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The competition

THE CONTEST

HUMAN & PET LIVING
AWARD 2027

HUMAN
& PET LIVING AWARD 2027

An award recognizing projects that can transform the relationship between people and animals into a new quality of space.

A recognition for projects capable of transforming the relationship between people and animals into a new quality
of space.

MISSION

Designing beyond anthropocentrism.
Designing beyond
anthropocentrism.

The Human & Pet Living Award was created to promote innovation in pet-oriented real estate and to spread a design culture based on the real integration of human and pet needs.

Human & Pet Living Award was created to promote innovation in pet-oriented real estate and to spread a design culture based on the real integration of human needs and those of pets.

Human & Pet Living Award was created to promote innovation in pet-oriented real estate
and to spread a design culture based on the true integration between human needs and those of pets.

The award celebrates architecture, interiors, services, materials, and interdisciplinary research that enhance the quality of daily life and the value of real estate assets.

Scientific approach. The curation by The HAD - Human Animal Design® introduces ethological and zooanthropological criteria, along with the competition’s "Pet-Score".

Scientific approach.
The curatorship of The HAD -
Human Animal Design® introduces ethological and zooanthropological criteria
as well as the competition's
“Pet-Score”.

PROJECT AREAS

Where innovation can be unleashed.
Where innovation can be unleashed.

A

Architecture & Real Estate

Residential, real estate development, construction, design and space management.

I

Interior

Furniture, materials, surfaces, finishes, accessories, and systems for interior design.

Furniture, materials, surfaces, finishes, accessories, and systems for
interior design.

Y

Young Talent

Universities, students, researchers, theses, start-ups, and experimentation.

EXCELLENCE

A multi-level structure.
A multi-level structure.

The project's credibility is grounded in the meeting of vision, technical expertise, science, academia, real estate, and ethics.

Technical Committee

The HAD, international architects and representatives of the real estate associations.

The HAD, international architects
and representatives of the real estate
industry associations.

Scientific committee

Veterinary behaviorists, university professors, and experts dedicated
to the evaluation of the Vision Lab.

Ethics committee

Associations and organizations that are completely independent and unbiased by standard market dynamics.

The final composition of the jury and committees is currently being defined and will be published alongside the official regulations.

TREATS

Best Barkitecture 2027
Best Barkitecture 2027

The project includes a first absolute prize, category winners, and opportunities dedicated to Young Talents.

01

1st Prize Overall

Best Barkitecture 2027.

02

Category winners

Recognitions for the different areas
of the competition.

03

Young Talent

Internship or workshop at a partner studio or sponsor company.

Project

Conceived and organized
by NIC PR srl

Scientific curation: The HAD -
Human Animal Design®

© 2026 Human & Pet Living Award.
Website powered by Progetto Creativo Srl on behalf of NIC PR Srl.

The award dedicated to innovation in pet-oriented real estate and the culture of shared well-being between people and pets.

© 2026 Human & Pet Living Award.

Website powered by Progetto Creativo Srl

on behalf of NIC PR Srl

The recognition dedicated to innovation

in pet-oriented real estate and to the culture of shared well-being between people and pets.

Project

Conceived and organized
by NIC PR srl

Scientific curation
The HAD -
Human Animal Design®

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently
asked questions.

Who can participate?

Are the rules already available?

When does registration open?

How are the projects evaluated?

Project

Conceived and organized
by NIC PR srl

Scientific curation: The HAD -
Human Animal Design®

© 2026 Human & Pet Living Award.
Website powered by Progetto Creativo Srl on behalf of NIC PR Srl.

The award dedicated to innovation in
pet-oriented real estate and the culture
of shared well-being between people
and pets.