MIAMI, FLORIDA
The Barking Club provides an oasis on the edge of Miami for dogs and their owners to socialize and create community. The site is currently overwhelmed with Maleleucas, an invasive species, that threaten the health and stability of the Everglades ecosystem. The proposed plan creates an new home for the Barking Club while rehabilitating the site and managing these invasive species. The site will be restored with a native everglades plant palette to provide shade and habitat for native creatures and the furry friends that will occupy this new home.
The Barking Club site is broken up into a series of play lawns that accommodate dogs with different levels of socialization. A large public plaza with canopy and public lawn anchor the park, while a series of more private lawns provide for individual dog play and quiet seating areas for their owners. Play follies and spray features are designed to provide an active environment for the dogs and stimulate their senses. Terrain Work in collaboration with Odd House.