Putting aside finishes, coatings, and cladding to work with exposed structural elements is not an easy task. Faced with this challenge, architects have demonstrated an eagerness to surpass ourselves and to design increasingly creative structures. In portraying this type of project, there are often opportunities for photographers to create incredible and innovative compositions: from geometric patterns, to the use of symmetry and rhythm, to the possibility of focusing on the textures and details of the materials. Here, we present a selection of photographs of impressive structures by renowned photographers such as Iwan Baan, Julien Lanoo and Yao Li, among others.
University of Stuttgart
ICD-ITKE Research Pavilion 2015-16 / ICD-ITKE University of Stuttgart

Yao Li
Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center / Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT

CCDI - Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
Qingdao Cruise Terminal / CCDI - Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio

Iwan Baan
Beirut Terraces - Herzog & de Meuron

Eric Dinardi
School of Alfa Omega / RAW Architecture

CCDI - Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
Qingdao Cruise Terminal / CCDI - Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio

Julien Lanoo
Elytra Filament Pavilion / ICD-ITKE University of Stuttgart

Pierre L'Excellent
Porte Marguerite de Navarre / 169 architecture

Daylight Liège sprl
Walloon Branch of Reproduction Forestry Material / SAMYN and PARTNERS

Haruo Mikami
Norton Restaurant / BLOCO Arquitetos
