Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary
King City, Ontario, Canada
Design Style
Modern Chalet
King City, Ontario, Canada
43°55′43″ N
79°31′09″ W
43°55′43″ N
79°31′09″ W
In progress
Animal Care Facility
45,058 ft2
Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary is a dual-species animal shelter located in Canada, designed to redefine how care environments can feel. The architecture balances functionality with emotional warmth, using natural materials such as corten steel, stone, and wood to evoke a sense of safety and dignity.
Composition
The layout is divided into two wings: one for horses, one for dogs.
A central sunken lobby connects them and introduces natural light into the lower level, which hosts public and educational functions: donation-based retail, classrooms, flexible workspaces, and private adoption rooms. These zones support community engagement while enabling sensitive first encounters between animals and adopters.
team
Artur Sharf
Co-founder and lead architect
Artem Zverev
Co-founder and lead architect
Veronica S.
Responsible for architecture
Denis Sh.
Responsible for architecture
Yuliana D.
Responsible for architecture
Maksym M.
Responsible for 3D imagery
Illia Ye.
Responsible for architecture
Olga O.
Responsible for architecture