Our Vision
Merging formal spatial design with a deep understanding of cats’ needs.
Founded in Melbourne, Florida by licensed architect Mario Arbore, Square Paws was born from a simple observation: most cat furniture is built as an afterthought. Cheap carpet, flimsy posts, and uninspired shapes treat feline territory like an eyesore to hide in a corner.
We believe your cats deserve real architecture.
During the prototype process for our very first builds, friends and family kept asking Mario how the “cat condos” were coming along. It sparked a thought: if human living spaces are measured in square feet, then cat condos must be measured in “square paws”.
We approach every build through the formal principles of proportion, aesthetics, color, texture, function, and structure. Your pet’s play environment shouldn’t feel like a foreign object in your house. It should elevate your home’s aesthetic while delighting the cats who live there!
Architecturally Sound
Every structure is designed and built with precision and sturdiness, plus pet-safe, high-grade materials to ensure safety for kittens, senior cats, and entire multi-cat crews.
Feline-Centric Enrichment
We design with a cat’s natural psychology in mind, creating vantage points for confidence, private nooks for security, and playful routes for active movement.
Clever Aesthetics
High-end design doesn’t have to be sterile. We bring artistic wit and clever storytelling to our creations for statement pieces that spark conversation (and compliments).
Designed to be lived in and loved.