IDPA Japan Design Award

PET Shower & Laundry

by Chern Interior Design Center

Project Description

Design Philosophy
Modern pet care transcends simple maintenance and becomes a shared act of companionship that demands both physical safety and emotional consideration. Our practice envisions a pet salon not merely as a service facility but as a sanctuary of trust. Current industry standards often prioritize functional throughput at the cost of animal comfort and human safety. By addressing the stress inherent in manual grooming where noise and confinement heighten anxiety, we redefine the grooming experience. This design transitions from traditional restraint based practices toward autonomous, anxiety reducing care, ensuring that grooming is a dignified experience rather than a struggle.
Innovation of the Automated Pet Washing System
The core of this project is the patent pending Automated Pet Washing and Drying System. Designed to accommodate various sizes of cats and dogs, the system integrates washing, dehydration, and drying into a seamless, intelligent workflow. By automating these essential tasks, we minimize the necessity for prolonged direct human pet contact, thereby significantly reducing the risk of bites, scratches, and potential falls in wet environments. This innovation serves not only as a functional solution for pet salons but as a modular component for modern, pet friendly residential spaces.
Spatial Integration for Holistic Wellness
We conceptualize the Pet Clean Room as a bridge between high tech efficiency and sensory comfort. Glass partitions serve a dual purpose. They permit owners to monitor their pets for peace of mind while providing the pets with visual continuity, which mitigates feelings of abandonment. Every material selection, from tactile textures in the waiting area to hygienic, non slip surfaces of the washing zone, is curated to balance the human requirement for order with the animal need for a stable, stress free environment.

Chern Interior Design Center

Hecheng Interior Design Studio positions itself as a human-centered spatial integrator, dedicated to creating living environments that balance aesthetics, functionality, and long-term durability. Led by Director Cheng Chih-Chung, the studio specializes in residential, commercial, and workplace interiors, building each project on precise proportions, thoughtful materials, and solid craftsmanship to deliver honest, warm, and enduring spaces.

 

Hecheng offers an end-to-end service—from early-stage consultation and spatial planning to material selection, budgeting, and construction supervision—ensuring consistency between design and execution. The team excels in old-house renovation, circulation optimization, storage integration, and commercial brand space development, earning long-term trust through reliable workmanship and transparent project management.

 

Guided by values of refinement, warmth, and sustainability, Hecheng believes that spaces should respond to real life rather than feel contrived. Moving forward, the studio aims to expand its use of sustainable materials, strengthen standardized construction processes, and continue supporting families and brands in creating spaces that genuinely enhance everyday living.

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