- Iconic creator of brick system in play is to join the fun at the ultimate dog’s day out.
- The LEGO Group will enter the Barkitecture competition with a bespoke kennel design created by Fairy Bricks
- The ‘U-Woof-O’ concept responds to Barkitecture’s ‘Dogs in Space’ theme.
- The designer of the ‘U-Woof-O,’ LEGO Certified Professional and Chief Fairy, Kev Gascgoine, will also lead free workshops for adults and children.
- Goodwoof takes place on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May 2026. Early Bird tickets are available at com.
Goodwoof is set to blast off to new creative heights as the LEGO Group joins the ultimate dog’s day out with an out-of-this-world entry in the Barkitecture kennel design competition.
Curated by Kevin McCloud MBE, Barkitecture challenges designers, artists, and architects to push the boundaries of creativity. This year’s theme – ‘Dogs in Space’ – invites entrants to imagine how a dog might travel the cosmos, or where they might call home among the stars.
Globally admired for inspiring imagination and play, the LEGO Group’s stellar submission, the ‘U-Woof O,’ created by Fairy Bricks, will be on display at Goodwoof across the weekend and will go under the hammer on Sunday 17 May. Bonhams will auction all Barkitecture kennels, with proceeds supporting Goodwoof’s charity partner, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Kev Gascgoine, Chief Fairy at Fairy Bricks, said of the special creation: “In imagining the ‘U-Woof-O,’ we saw our canine companion, not as a passenger, but as an explorer, one destined to travel between worlds. That vision naturally led us to design a landing craft. From there, the shape revealed itself: a form created for canine comfort, rather than human convention.
“Picture our intrepid hound touching down on low-gravity planets to play epic games of catch, roaming endless plains where fetch and walkies never end, or splashing down on ocean worlds where every day means a joyful doggy paddle. A truly cosmic adventure for the ultimate space dog.”
The Duke of Richmond, CBE DL said, “I am absolutely delighted that the LEGO Group is joining us at Goodwoof this year. Having had a glimpse of the concept designs, I can’t wait to see the ‘U-Woof-O’ in May. This is a rare opportunity for LEGO collectors and design fans to own a truly exclusive piece of brick-built artistry. We are incredibly grateful to the team at the LEGO Group for helping us to raise funds for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and are sure that their lot will attract a high level of interest at the charity auction.”
Kuran Sharma, Head of Marketing UK&I at the LEGO Group said, “At the LEGO Group, we’re always looking for fun, unexpected ways to inspire creativity and bring families together through play. Partnering with Goodwoof is the perfect fit – it’s a celebration of imagination, shared experiences, and the joy that dogs bring to family life. We’re excited for one lucky individual to take away a one-of-a-kind LEGO build which will certainly be a talking point in the winning bidder’s home!”
A dog event like no other, Goodwoof guests can enjoy a host of activities included in the price of their ticket. This year, attendees will also be able to build a mini version of the ‘U-Woof-O’ kennel at pre-bookable workshops running across the weekend, with LEGO Certified Professional and Chief Fairy, Kev Gascoigne and the Fairy Bricks team leading the make-and-take sessions for children aged 6-12, and a daily workshop for adults. Workshops will be available to pre-book in the coming weeks.
Further details about Goodwoof 2026 will be announced in the coming months.
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