Bau!Haus

Preface

Bau!Haus is a reflection on what happens around a chair—not just on top, but also behind, at its sides, and underneath. Designed as an interactive element for both humans and animals, particularly those who live with dogs, the chair allows people to sit while simultaneously inviting their animal counterpart to walk under and rest beneath it. The concept builds on the common habit of dogs sitting under chairs when their humans sit above. The design is inspired by the architecture of a tunnel, as a way to suggest the possibility for the chair to be traversed and used as a shelter.

Design

Bau!Haus is constructed from four laser-cut, folded, and brushed aluminum components. Each aluminum part has a thickness of 4 mm. For improved stability, the parts are secured together with aluminum rivets. Bau!Haus can be ordered with a separate leather saddle, which can be placed on top of the seat for improved comfort during long multispecies encounters.