Architecture And Colorful Minimalism In Photographs By Jacob Mitchel
“Photography is a complex art, which can either tell a story or record an event”, Jacob Mitchel, a San Fransisco based photographer writes. On his Instagram account, he reveals a colourful and geometrical vision of Uncle Sam’s country. Continue reading »
Photographer Yu Captures Weird And Majestic Architecture Of China
Outstanding and scary looking architecture shots by Yu a.k.a. 5.12, talented self-taught photographer, retoucher and urban explorer from Guangzhou, China. Yo focuses on cityscape and architecture photography. He shoots also a lot of urban, street and portrait photography. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Minimal Architecture Photos Sprinkled With Tiny Humans
Here is an Instagram gallery dedicated to urban spaces and architecture. Luxembourg-based photographer Vlad captures buildings from all angles. Men, in his pictures – whether they are curious wanderers or lost tourists – are often crushed by the weight of society. An account for the lovers of great spaces. Continue reading »
Guido Zimmermann Turns Compelling Architecture Into Cuckoo Clocks
“Cuckoo Blocks” are Zimmermann’s answer to the traditional cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest in Germany. They present a contemporary view of urban living and compelling architecture. The hull is new, but the soul, a clockwork with a cuckoo, is still an old one. Continue reading »
“Alien Architecture”: Photographer Al Mefer Captures Futuristic Martian Architecture – In Benidorm, Spain
Spanish photographer and neuroscientist Al Mefer has captured some out-of-this-world images of Benidorm’s Martian structures. The photographs of the buildings were post-processed and laid on a coloured background to create the illusion they are floating, or part of an alien landscape. Continue reading »
The Desert House: A Landmark Of American Organic Architecture By Kendrick Bangs Kellogg
Lance Gerber / Nuvue Interactive
Perched on the slope of a rocky hill in the Californian desert, not far from Joshua Tree National Park, the Desert House by American architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg is hard to categorise. Its impressive exterior form which is impeccably composed and sophisticatedly embedded within its natural surroundings consists of numerous cast-concrete slabs, which seem to cover the interior like the foliage of an otherworldly tree. Continue reading »
Architecture Photography By Salvador Cueva
Salvador Cueva is a talented photographer, art director and filmmaker currently based in Monterrey, Mexico. Salvador shoots a lot of food, commercial, travel and architecture photography around the world. Continue reading »
Creative Architecture Photography By Nick Frank
Nick Frank is a multi-talented fine art photographer and graphic designer based in Munich, Germany. Nick captures the beauty of some of the world’s most famous architectural spaces. Continue reading »
Stunning Minimalist Architecture Photography By Kevin Krautgartners
Kevin Krautgartners is an professional 28-year-old photographer and graphic designer who was born in Schwelm and currently lives and works in Wuppertal, Germany. Continue reading »
“Reforming The Built Environment”: Architecture Photo Collages By Michael Jantzen
Michael Jantzen is a conceptual artist, designer, architect, inventor and engineer currently based in Los Angeles, California. Michael explores art, architecture and design in his imaginative renderings of conceptual buildings and structures inspired by nature, technology and science. He describes this series as a surreal reinterpretation of known structures such as houses, churches, apartment buildings, and other conventional built forms, including furniture. Continue reading »
The Fantastically Sculptural Architecture Of Cyril Lancelin
Fantasy homes require architects with imagination and daring, qualities which French architect Cyril Lancelin clearly has in abundance. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Architecture Photography By Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen is a talented self-taught photographer and student from Seoul, South Korea who currently based in Berlin, Germany. Anh focuses on architecture and people, she also shoots a lot of urban, cityscape and travel photography. Continue reading »
Stunning Images From Arcaid’s Architecture Photographer Of The Year 2016 Shortlist
Stock photography stalwart Arcaid Images just announced the 20 of the year’s best architectural photographs in the running for the 2016 Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards. Photographs are shortlisted under four categories: Exteriors, Interiors, Sense of Place and Buildings in Use. The photographs will be showcased at World Architecture Festival from November 16-18 in Berlin, Germany. The overall winner will be revealed at a gala dinner following the show
Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland. Architect: Yrjo Lindegren and Toivo Jantti. Photographer: Sebastian Weiss. Continue reading »
The Beauty Of Italian Architecture Photographed By David Burdeny
Hunting Lodge (Rotunda), Stupinigi Palace, Piedmont, Italy, 2016
David Burdeny captures the stunning architecture of the Italian peninsula. From north to south, Burdeny’s sharp eye takes the viewer into unique spaces, some still private residences, others transformed into museums, others shuttered permanently and falling into decay. His compositional symmetry and attention to light and color betray his background as a practicing architect, as he gives value to the structure as a living, breathing figure. It’s easy to imagine the phantoms of history past floating through the scenery. Continue reading »
Minimalistic Photos Of Architecture That Pop With Color, Geometrical Elements
Yener Torun is the architect-cum-photographer behind this social media account that features beguilingly vibrant snapshots of buildings tucked away in Istanbul, Turkey. Continue reading »
Terrifying Russian Architecture Which Looks Better From Above
The main highlight of these unique Moscow buildings is their architectural forms. At usual angles they may look absolutely differently. But the creative idea of architects is disclosed in full measure only if you look at the buildings from above.
The Circle
This is an experimental project of Russian architects Evgeny Stamo and Alexander Markelov. The residential house was built in 1972. The building was dedicated to the Olympic Games in 1980 and supposed to have 5 circles but after the second one the project was closed. Continue reading »
Classical Portraiture Meets Modern Architecture In These Digital Collage Mash-Ups
During his semester abroad in London, Brazilian student and artist Gabriel Nardelli Araujo was searching for a way to document his sojourn in a way that combined his passions for architecture, photography and travel. With that in mind, the “Canvas Project” was born— a series of digital collages that transposes figures from classical paintings into photographs of modern environments. Continue reading »
Soviet Brutalist Architecture Photographed By Frederic Chaubin
When one thinks of something fascinating, Soviet brutalist architecture does not come to mind. However, Frédéric Chaubin’s remarkable photographs, published under the curious title “CCCP: Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed”, can change that perspective of many. French photographer has traveled the former Soviet Union since 2003, capturing unusual sculptural buildings. Continue reading »
Weird Architecture – The Apartment Block With “Chicken Legs”
This apartment block has 22 floors and 221 apartments. It’s situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Google maps). It was built in 1988. Continue reading »
Beautiful Baroque Architecture Bags
Ukrainian designer Konstantin Kofta imagined a collection of bags and backpacks that mimics the baroque architecture. His collection, called Arxi, is inspired by sculptural, natural and dramatic lines and curves of the XVIth century buildings. Decorative elements of a grey stone facade are here applied to fashion. The used materials make the illusion of concrete. Continue reading »
These Playhouses Are Inspired By Japanese Architecture
Barcelona-based designer, David Lamolla of SmartPlayhouse, has designed a collection of minimalist playhouses inspired by Japanese architecture.
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Photographer’s Unconventional Self-Portraits Highlight Intriguing Architecture in Urban Spaces
In her ‘Urban Self-Portrait’ series, Anna di Prospero photographs herself against the backdrop of towering, irregular architectural forms in the middle of sprawling cities. Continue reading »
Federico Babina Illustrates The Imaginary Architecture Of Movie Director-Designed Homes
Federico Babina draws a comparison between the makers of architecture and the creators of film in his latest series of illustrations titled ‘archidirector’. “Directors are like the architects of cinema” – said Babina. Continue reading »
Miniature Architecture by Takanori Aiba
The Japanese art of raising bonsai trees is a beautiful way to infuse greenery into indoor spaces. But artist Takanori Aiba takes the art to a new level with his incredibly intricate series of bonsai castles. The Japanese artist carves miniature masterpieces that weave in and out of the miniature trees, creating cohesive architectural marvels that burst forth with life! Continue reading »
16 Best Architecture Photos of the Year
The Architectural Photography Awards, hosted by Arcaid Images, have announced the winner, runner-up and shortlisted images for this year’s best architecture photos.
Overall Winner: Trollstigen, Norway by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekten
Category: Sense of Place — Images should show buildings or spaces in their wider context and environment. Photographer: Ken Schluchtmann. Continue reading »
