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Completed around 2012, the project is Kosuth's first-ever architectural work, created in collaboration with architects Claudia Hertrich and Ryo Shimizu.

The (or "Mr. Waka's Dog House") is a unique residential building and permanent public art installation located in a quiet pocket of Shibuya, Tokyo. Designed by renowned American conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth , the structure serves as a personal residence for art promoter Joni Waka and a tribute to his late dog, Bacon, a vegetarian Irish Wolfhound who was a local celebrity. A Fusion of Art and Architecture

: Visitors can freely view the exterior and the public park area. For those interested in the Artist Residency Tokyo (A.R.T.) programs or interior tours, contact is required.

: Tucked away on a sloped site between two narrow streets, the house is screened by trees and bushes, providing a calm contrast to the frantic energy of central Shibuya. Connection to Shibuya's Dog Culture

: While the interior is a private residence (viewable by appointment only), the property's exterior is registered as an official Shibuya Ward park , making it accessible to the public at any time.

: The building's exterior literally resembles a large doghouse. It features Kosuth's signature neon text installations on the glass walls, often displaying philosophical quotes.