Great WOOF Lodge™

Great WOOF Lodge luxury interior materials and textile selections including custom rugs and designer finishes — Gloria Black Design Naples Florida
Great WOOF Lodge aerial view of custom luxury pet lodge interior construction with skylight and biophilic details — Gloria Black Design Naples Florida

PROJECT Scope

Great WOOF Lodge custom brand logo and identity design by Gloria Black Design Naples Florida

Create a custom luxury dog 🐾 house for SNIP Collier's annual fundraising gala, competing against nine teams of Naples' top creative talent for Best in Show and highest auction bid.

  • Location: Naples, Florida
    Property Type: Custom luxury dog house with integrated cat cabin
    Project Type: New Construction | Fine Furnishings
    Design Style: Mountain Modern
    Purpose: SNIP Collier charity fundraiser - "Bark & Build: The Ultimate Dog House Challenge"

  • Gloria Black served as project lead, discovering the SNIP Collier fundraising opportunity and personally assembling a collaborative team of Naples' top creative professionals to compete in the "Bark & Build" challenge.

    • Project leadership and team coordination

    • Concept design and styling

    • Marketing and video production

    • Custom Logo design by Gloria Black

    • Custom interior design for pet accommodations

    • Fine furnishings and custom artwork creation, curation, and installation

    • Design-build collaboration facilitation

    • Competition presentation and showcase

  • Event & Impact:

    Venue: Ritz Carlton Naples Tiburón Golf Club
    Fundraising Method: Live auction at SNIP Collier annual gala
    Beneficiary: 100% of proceeds benefit SNIP Collier's animal welfare mission

    The project demonstrated Gloria Black's leadership abilities and community engagement, showcasing how she proactively identifies opportunities, assembles expert teams, and applies luxury residential design principles to unique creative challenges while supporting Naples' animal welfare causes. The event collectively raised over $700,000 for SNIP Collier, directly contributing to the construction of their new facility and advancing their mission to provide accessible spay/neuter services throughout Collier County.

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The Transformation:

THE Key CHALLENGES Addressed.

Mountain modern architectural aesthetic - something fresh and different to the stereotypical Naples scene.

Dual-purpose accommodation - main dog lodge with integrated cat cabin, why should one species have all the fun? 🐾

Custom fine furnishings and interior + exterior details

Pet-friendly luxury materials and finishes

Indoor + outdoor comfort features scaled for pets

Custom pet pool & fire pit at back for play and hydration

Hydraulic roof for ease of owner access (with real aluminum roofing) and skylight

Biophilic design used throughout

Interior lamps and exterior landscape lighting for day and night ambiance

Realistic home design miniaturized for pets, including cowboy boots and hat to support the Lodge theme.

Great WOOF Lodge luxury interior with linen wallcovering, gold baroque mirror, framed artwork and custom pet bedding — Gloria Black Design Naples Florida
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