Fresco School
by Roman Robroek
Public's Choice Winner, 2024
This is a photograph of an abandoned school in a remote Italian village. The school was large, and had multiple floors and entrances. It was built in a square with an open center that's now covered in grass and left-behind farmers equipment.
Once Upon A Pass
by Liam Man
Judges' Choice Winner, 2024
Cradled in a bend of the serpentine Furka Pass, the Hotel Belvédère stands as a silent monument to a bygone era. Once alive with the warm laughter of guests, this historic hotel now rests in solemn stillness under the stars, with only the occasional streak of headlights to break the darkness. Built in 1882, the Belvédère was a sanctuary for those journeying to the Rhône Glacier, once home to Europe’s largest man-made ice cave. By 2015, the glacier had receded 1,300 meters, causing the hotel to close its doors and board up its windows. (Long exposure, lit with aerial lighting rigs as part of the "Icebreaker" project, a self funded passion project highlight the impacts of climate change on glaciers. In support of 2025, the UN International Year of Glaciers' Preservation).
The Royal Pavilion's Reflection
by Michael Steven Harris
The ornate domed structure of Brighton's Royal Pavilion mirrored in a small pond found in the surrounding Regency Gardens. The Pavilion was constructed between 1787-1823, a Grade I listed former Royal residence, now repurposed as a tourist attraction. A panorama of photos were taken to capture the full scale of the building including its reflection.
Future
by Ran Shen
I captured this shot in the unfinished lobby of the Xiamen Central Building in Fujian, China- a massive commercial complex and a major project for the city. With over 610,000 square meters of construction and a budget of 7.5 billion, its scale is breathtaking. Standing there I couldn’t help but feel how small we are in comparison.
Battersea Power Station
by Daniel Sambraus
Between 2017 and 2022, I have been fortunate to follow the progress of the development of the derelict Battersea Power Station in London, UK, into one of the most sought after places in the world. A huge piece of real estate with a monstrous, iconic building in the middle of London, it will become almost a small city within the city. But it aso became something else for a while: Europe’s biggest building site. Between March 2019 and January 2020, I have visited the site many times and I have created a series of related pictures. I have developed a mirroring technique to completely isolate certain architectural elements from their urban surroundings and made the Power Station float in space. The impression of a spaceship is quite intentional – this huge monster of a building gave an impression of being out of this world, when walking around it.
Daxing International Airport
by Marcel van Balken
Beijing Daxing International Airport is a masterpiece of design, where the terminal’s flowing, vaulted roof gracefully extends to the ground, seamlessly supporting the structure while flooding the space with natural light. This thoughtful design directs passengers toward the central courtyard, creating a sense of orientation and calm. A network of linear skylights further enhances the experience, guiding travellers intuitively to and from their departure gates, blending functionality with architectural beauty.
Medieval Highrise
by Gabriel Coarna
This is Uchisar Castle, in Cappadocia, Turkey. Dwellings carved into/out-of rock are Cappadocia’s other claim to fame, in addition to hot-air balloons. Some are more impressive than others; Uchisar Castle was, for me, the most impressive by far. I love the apparent modernity of this construction -- an idea I emphasized via the straight-on angle and composition, and an idea which is the basis of the image's title.
A Pane in the Rear
by Bob Debski
Roadside architecture is a uniquely American form. These buildings, erected alongside the country’s intertwined network of roads and highways, were designed with the specific intent to attract travellers off of the road and into their particular form of commerce. What better way to catch the attention of the weary traveller than to construct your business to appear glaringly out of place? “Lucy the Elephant”, located just off of the beach in Margate City, New Jersey (US), is the earliest example of this peculiar architectural form. “Lucy” was built in 1882 by a real estate developer trying to lure prospective buyers to the open beach just south of the popular resort community of Atlantic City. Not surprisingly, the 60-foot tall (20 m), 90-ton pachyderm rising from the beach startled many seafaring captains navigating their way to the bustling harbour of New York City. Lucy’s constant gaze out to the open ocean continues to this day due to the efforts of an active preservation organization. Time and time again, she has been rescued from the ravages of hurricanes, fires and neglect. Ironically, her biggest threat today is posed by land developers that understand the value of the same real estate upon which she was built 142 years ago.
Whiteford Point Lighthouse
by Matt Emmett
The only remaining wave-swept cast-iron lighthouse in the UK, now a rusting ruin located on a remote stretch of coastline in South Wales. The structure was built in 1865 and positioned on a shallow reef 600 meters from Whiteford Sands beach, warning vessels approaching from Burry Port, Llanelli and the open sea to the south. The lights of Burry Port are visible in the image across the estuary. The walk from the nearest village takes around 80 mins and gives the location a very isolated feel, particularly at night.
Calm Waters
by Rosetta Bonatti
An abandoned ship-shaped building moored on a belvedere about 800 meters above sea level, on the Parma Apennines. More than thirty years have passed since a gentleman from Sestri decided to invest in Tarsogno and build a ship-shaped nightclub. The suggestive concrete building bears the name of the historic Segesta (Segesta Tigullorum – ancient Sestri Levante).
We Are All One
by Dorota Yamadag
I took the photo at the Baha'i Temple. It's a place open for everyone, regardless of their faith, race, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation. It welcomes all. The Baha'i House of Worship invites all the people to come in and pray, meditate, ponder, reminiscence, or just enjoy a quite moment. It has a beautiful design based on a shape of floral petals. It's very harmonious, peaceful and artistically balanced. It brings peace and a feeling of relaxation. Wonderful connection between the purpose and structure design. Hats off to Siamak Hariri who is the architect of the Baha'i Temple.
Growing Cities
by Zhang Xiangsheng
By chance, I saw forest graffiti on the roof of a friend's house, and the city skyline in the distance, and the overall appearance was like a huge urban complex supported by forest trees, which together formed an interesting picture. So I recorded this image, trying to understand and think about the city in front of me through the similarity between the forest trees and the urban buildings.