Try this for peak Islington: a luxury Japanese-themed dog kennel, complete with exposed beams and traditional straw matting, has been handcrafted by a Southgate Road architect to raise cash for charity.

Islington Gazette: The Inu-Goya kennel was inspired by the architects' resident Shiba Inu Alfie. Picture: Brian O'�Tuama ArchitectsThe Inu-Goya kennel was inspired by the architects' resident Shiba Inu Alfie. Picture: Brian O'�Tuama Architects (Image: Brian O�Tuama Architects)

The unusual doggy dream house, designed by Brian O’Tuama Architects, has special slots for dog toys, a slant roof, windows and fashionable wooden beams.

It will now be auctioned off in aid of animal charity the Blue Cross.

The Oriental inspiration came from Alfie, a Japanese Shiba Inu, who keeps the design team company in the studio.

Upon closer inspection, its two “chimneys” are actually funnels for food and water. A diagram for the Inu-Goya (Japanese for “kennel”) also proudly points out the “dog tatami” floor matting. Tatami is a traditional lightweight Japanese building material usually made from straw.

Islington Gazette: The Inu-Goya kennel was inspired by the architects' resident Shiba Inu Alfie. Picture: Brian O'�Tuama ArchitectsThe Inu-Goya kennel was inspired by the architects' resident Shiba Inu Alfie. Picture: Brian O'�Tuama Architects (Image: Brian O�Tuama Architects)

The dog house has indoor and outdoor spaces and you can see through some of the walls. The firm said this would let Alfie “always keep a watchful eye on the world around him”.

If you think this is for you (or your dog), it will be up for auction in May 2018, alongside a collection of other unique kennels by various designers.