Spectacular Award-Winning Photos from the 2025 GCCA Concrete in Life Photography Competition
Concrete in Life Photo of the Year: “Venice Beach Skating” by Henrik Hagerup
The 2025 GCCA Concrete in Life Photography Competition celebrated 16 stunning photographs that highlight the beauty and significance of concrete in everyday life.
With over 20,000 entries ranging from casual smartphone shots to professional works, the contest emphasized concrete’s role in shaping our world, from infrastructure to design. Winners received prizes totaling up to $10,000, showcasing concrete’s versatility, artistry, and essential presence in modern life.
Urban Design and Use winner: “Urban Flow” by Anvar Sadath TA
Concrete Infrastructure winner: “Structure as Aesthetics” by Wentao Guo
Concrete in Daily Life winner: “Daily Life in Bedok Jetty” by Wellington Kuswanto
Beauty and Design winner: “Broken Building” by Artemio Layno
People’s Choice winner: “Fluttering Through Life” by Mohamed Rafi
Shortlist: “Where Nature and Architecture come together!” by Febina Nabeel
Shortlist: “The Oculus” by Edwin Loyola
Shortlist: “Futuristic Ithra Library” by Jason Balaba
Shortlist: “Colorful Stairs” by Ee Long Tan
Shortlist: “Maracanã” by Ricardo Funari
Shortlist: “Drying incense sticks” by Shibasish Saha
Shortlist: “Hyperboloid” by Ian Payne
Shortlist: “Varyant” by Serdar Aydin
Shortlist: “Arch_ES_Valencia” by Anna Kropf
Shortlist: “Door to the Unknown” by Jacob Surland
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