Photography is often likened to a visual language. The “most literary of the graphic arts”[i] is after all a formal system with commonly accepted structure and recognizable motifs.
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Photographic Language for Impermanence
https://www.archdaily.com/977137/photographic-language-for-impermanenceErieta Attali
Building Images: Between Nature & Architecture
If “nature” and “architecture” are commonly conceived as opposing entities, representative of human encroachment on the primordially physical image of the world, under which conditions do these two fundamental factors form a strong liaison and which is the ensuing by product? Can this often ignored bond between culture and nature be unearthed and put to light by the use of photography?
https://www.archdaily.com/974622/building-images-between-nature-and-architectureErieta Attali
Berlin's Famous Architecture Studios Captured by Marc Goodwin
After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, Architectural photographer Marc Goodwin has resumed work on the Atlas of Architectural Atmospheres, Archmospheres, starting with the city of Berlin. This project that seeks to capture architecture offices from around the world has already gathered images from Madrid, Brazil, Panama City, the Netherlands, Dubai, London, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, the Nordic countries, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Istanbul.
Documenting diverse architecture and design studios, Goodwin captured 13 different office spaces in Berlin, including Hesse, LAVA, JWA, Tchoban Voss, Richter Musikowski, Barkow Leibinger, FAR frohn&rojas, studio Karhard, Jasper, Kleihues + Kleihues, Graft, Bundschuh Architekten and Sauerbruch Hutton.
https://www.archdaily.com/974613/berlins-famous-architecture-studios-captured-by-marc-goodwinChristele Harrouk
Archeology of the Present
The degree to which a building engages with the culture or the landscape of a place is primarily controlled by the design intent i.e. the architectural concept and the success of its implementation. Photography reveals relations but it does not build them in the first place. Even in the extreme case where a structure is consciously designed to differentiate and separate itself from any sort of environment, cultural or natural, it is still inevitably situated into a context and perceived as part of it.
https://www.archdaily.com/973408/archeology-of-the-presentErieta Attali
World Photography Day: 25 Emerging Architectural Photographers from Around the Globe
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Architectural photography has developed into its own art form, and it might be as important as the built work itself. We consume architecture not only physically and spatially in a building but also through photographs. A good image reportage work can give the viewer a feeling of the atmosphere, senses, and design intentions the project may spark, without actually being in the place. Photography is also a way of documenting the project's process, the use of materials, lighting, and architectural elements, and as a result, tell a complete story behind a building.
To celebrate World Photography Day, we've gathered a list of 25 architectural photographers from around the world who are worth knowing - and following on Instagram. These emerging photographers have been selected for their ability to capture architecture each in their own unique ways. Get to know them!
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https://www.archdaily.com/966900/world-photography-day-25-emerging-architectural-photographers-from-around-the-globePaula Pintos
Beirut, One Year Later: People-Driven Reconstruction Efforts Midst Devastated Nation
Exactly a year ago, on August 4, 2020, the third-largest non-nuclear explosion ever-recorded destroyed almost half the city of Beirut, ripping through the port and the eastern part of the capital. One of the biggest urban tragedies of modern times, killed more than 200 people, wounded thousands, and left an estimated 300,000 people homeless, damaging over 80,000 commercial, residential and public spaces. Felt across neighboring countries, the blast stripped the city’s constructions of their cladding, framing, and glass elements, while completely tearing down other buildings, leaving around US$15 billion in property damage, in times of Covid, political and social unrest, and economic collapse.
One year later, so little has changed. One year later, it only became harder for the people of Beirut. One year later, everything in the city still reminds them of that day. Major questions remained unanswered, no rescue or action plans have been taken by governmental institutions, instead, civil society rose to take into their own hands, reconstruction efforts, in the total absence of the state.
https://www.archdaily.com/966166/beirut-one-year-later-people-driven-reconstruction-efforts-midst-devastated-nationChristele Harrouk
The 2021 Serpentine Pavilion by Counterspace Studio Captured by Mark Hazeldine
The 20th Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, opens today, on June 11, 2021, after 1-year postponement. On display until the 17th of October 2021, on the Serpentine Gallery’s lawn in Kensington Gardens, the project was captured by Mark Hazeldine. Check the exclusive photo series that highlights the story of the space.
https://www.archdaily.com/963238/the-2021-serpentine-pavilion-by-counterspace-studio-captured-by-mark-hazeldineChristele Harrouk
I.M. Pei & Partners' Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Captured by Nipun Prabhakar
On the week commemorating American-Chinese architect I.M Pei’s birthday, Delhi-based photographer and photojournalist, Nipun Prabhakar, has shared with us a series of images of I.M Pei & Partners’ building, the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. The firm was commissioned in 1968 by Cornell University to build the university’s museum that would also serve as a teaching facility and cultural center for the educational community. The building was completed in 1973 and was awarded the American Institute of Architects Honor Award in 1975.
https://www.archdaily.com/960800/im-pei-and-partners-herbert-f-johnson-museum-of-art-captured-by-nipun-prabhakarPaula Pintos
Paul Clemence Captures BIG's Spiral Skyscraper in New York City
Paul Clemence has just released recent photos of Bjarke Ingels Group’s Spiral skyscraper, an under-construction 1,000 feet tall tower with a series of stepped landscaped terraces. Set for completion in 2022, the highrise that topped out in February of this year, is located at Hudson Yards in New York City.
https://www.archdaily.com/960469/paul-clemence-captures-bigs-spiral-skyscraper-in-new-york-cityChristele Harrouk
Uncovering The Hidden Gems Of Brutalism In Madrid
The city of Madrid can be viewed as a place that is representative of all the architectural styles found on the European continent. 16th-century Renaissance buildings and 18th-century Baroque buildings all co-exist in harmony with more modern architectural styles such as Art Deco or the expressive contemporary architecture of recent years. Iconic contemporary architecture firms such as Herzog & de Meuron and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, with projects such as the BBVA Headquarters and Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal, have all played a part in defining Madrid’s architectural character too, making for a city with highly varied and distinct streetscapes.
https://www.archdaily.com/958637/uncovering-the-hidden-gems-of-brutalism-in-madridMatthew Maganga
Paul Clemence Releases New Images Highlighting SHoP's 111 West 57th in Progress
Paul Clemence has released a new series of images, showcasing the on-going construction works on 111 West 57th, designed by SHoP. Located in New York, the residential tower is set to become the second-tallest building in the city by roof height, and the most slender tall building in the world, once completed.
https://www.archdaily.com/958715/paul-clemence-releases-new-images-highlighting-shops-111-west-57th-in-progressChristele Harrouk
Creative Spaces: Rainer Taepper Captures Series of Architectural Offices
Seeking to give insights into the architectural creative centers of the world, Rainer Taepper created an architectural book that doesn’t feature buildings and plans. Looking behind the scenes, the architecture photographer highlighted both the working spaces of international design firms and the creative people, who contribute to the conception of a building.
https://www.archdaily.com/955710/creative-spaces-rainer-taepper-captures-series-of-architectural-officesChristele Harrouk
Frank Lloyd Wright's Civic Center Captured on Film by Skyler Dahan
Skyler Dahan, an LA-based photographer, has captured Frank Lloyd Wright's Civic Center, in Marin County. Shot on Kodak Portra film with a Contax 645 medium format camera, the series of images highlight Frank Lloyd Wright's latest commission. Serving as a justice hall, the project was actually completed by Wright's protégé Aaron Green after the architect’s death.
https://www.archdaily.com/954938/frank-lloyd-wrights-civic-center-captured-on-film-by-skyler-dahanChristele Harrouk
Sebastian Schutyser Uses Pinhole Photography to Document the Work of Miró Rivera Architects
In documenting the body of work of Miró Rivera Architects, Belgian photographer Sebastian Schutyser employs a photographic technique never before used for the presentation of contemporary architecture. The soft, pictorial imagery produced with a pinhole camera perfectly showcases the dialogue between architecture and landscape which underlines the studio’s designs.
https://www.archdaily.com/952575/sebastian-schutyser-uses-pinhole-photography-to-document-the-work-of-miro-rivera-architectsAndreea Cutieru
Psychology of Scale: People, Buildings and Cities
In the introduction of Cities for People, Jan Gehl stated clearly that most cities have neglected the human aspect when planning the built space. While technologies have allowed us to build large, our focus shifted from creating architecture for humans to erecting structures that look like they are meant for a different kind of species. Top-down urban planning decisions have ignored scales adapted to the senses and organic growth, and new ideologies prioritized speed, functionality, and profitability.
Dictating our city experience, scale, this major spatial component related to the human dimension, stimulates our senses, and influences our well-being. In this article, we lay down historical changes and underline scientific facts to highlight how scale can impact our daily city life, guided by Eden of the Orient, a series of photos by Belgian photographer Kris Provoost, portraying a battle of scale in Hong Kong.
https://www.archdaily.com/950321/psychology-of-scale-people-buildings-and-citiesChristele Harrouk
Federico Covre Captures Barozzi Veiga's Swiss Projects: the Tanzhaus Zürich Cultural Center and MCB-A
Federico Covre’s latest series of photographs showcases two of Barozzi Veiga's projects in Switzerland, the Tanzhaus Zürich Cultural Center, and the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts. The Italian architectural photographer based in Italy and Sweden, who “seeks to achieve a balance between conceptual rigor and functionality” through his images, has captured both projects after a year of their completion.
https://www.archdaily.com/951098/federico-covre-captures-barozzi-veigas-swiss-projects-the-tanzhaus-zurich-cultural-center-and-mcb-aChristele Harrouk
International Photography Awards Announces Winners of its 2020 Competition in the Architecture Section
The International Photography Awards has announced the winners of its 2020 photography competition. Showcasing some of the most outstanding photographic work from around the globe, this year’s contest gathered a total of 13,000 entries from 120 countries. Discover the selection of winners and honorable mentions from the architecture sub-categories: fine art, cityscapes, bridges, buildings, interior, historic, industrial, abstract, and other.
https://www.archdaily.com/950632/international-photography-awards-announces-winners-of-its-2020-competition-in-the-architecture-sectionChristele Harrouk
The Tragedies of Chateau Laurens Captured by Romain Veillon
Situated on the Mediterranean port of Agde, France, the eclectic Laurens castle holds a history as rich as its architecture. Emmanuel Laurens, owner and architect of the villa, gathered inspiration from countries all over the world to create his masterpiece. Photographer Romain Veillon visited the castle ahead of its renovation and captured the architectural collages present inside it.
https://www.archdaily.com/950805/the-tragedies-of-chateau-laurens-captured-by-romain-veillonDima Stouhi