Arch2O is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Arch2O photography competition. The competition was established as The growing obsession with visual documentation is giving us a chance to learn more about our architectural context. After we build, the Architecture rebuilds and frames our stories. Taking a photo of a building might be easy, but telling a story through it is quite challenging!

Meet Our Winners

The First Prize

“Superhero”

By Giorgio Marafioti

Giorgio Marafioti

“Novazzano Residential Complex by Mario Botta (1989 – 1992, Switzerland) This photo goes beyond pure architectural photography. It would like to give a positive message to a contemporary society characterized by the loss of values. Society as a whole, cannot accept a world without hope, but now, above all, it must seek the path of reconstruction. The situation we have experienced in the last year has highlighted a world where the work of the community. The real superheroes are all of us. \”The world needs superheroes because their exploits help us overcome our greatest hopes”

The Second Prize

“Isolation”

By Mabel Cedrón

Mabel Cedrón

“The photo was taken at the MACBA in Barcelona (Spain) during the COVID19 pandemic. A place that is regularly frequented by visitors, for me this image conveys the ISOLATION that we live worldwide. Fortunately, our Museums are beginning to resume their usual activity, undoubtedly great news. [Safe culture] The museum was designed by Richard Meier || 1995”

The Third Prize

“White”

By Erik Vorwerk

Erik Vorwerk:

“On my way to Prague, I made a brief stop in Dresden (Germany), wandering in the inner city I found myself in the courtyard behind the famous”Fürstenzug “. While exiting the courtyard I glanced to the left, seeing the opening and the rows of columns behind it. All white and empty of people – in contrast to the manifold and chaotic other facades. Such a pure and simple creation of beauty.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS

"It's not enough to just own a camera. Everyone owns a camera. To be a photographer, you must understand, appreciate, and harness the power you hold!"

- Mark Denman Tweet

JURY FEEDBACK

Ema Peter

"The architectural images in this year's submissions created curiosity in me to see more of the buildings captured. Our main goal when we photograph architecture is to make sure the viewer appreciated the architect's vision and the strongest images submitted achieved this goal."

About Ema Peter

She is an architectural photojournalist based in Vancouver and London.

Paul Eis

I was surprised by the variety of styles of photography and buildings. On the shortlist was everything from very detail-rich building photos to straight geometrical and minimal approaches. All in all on a very high level of quality. So it was different to compare the photos in the voting process. In the end, I found some favorite images that were both expressive but also clean and minimalist.

About Paul Eis

He has always been interested in architecture and finds that architecture buildings at times may come off boring so he decided to add a splash of color to some of the images he took.

Paul Clemence

“It was exciting to see how inspiring Architecture is for all the participants and the diversity of visual approaches. From abstraction to more subtle narrative moods, high profile buildings or local, historic edifications, it was wonderful to see all the different ways these talented contestants found to express the built world! It tells us of the importance of developing a personal vision, of making an unique statement with the work. “

About Paul Clemence

He is an award-winning photographer, artist, and visual poet exploring the cross-sections

Aldo Amoretti

"It was an honor to be able to preview, as a juror, the world in through all these different angles. Each with its own character and personality. It wasn't easy to give a preference between these so interesting looks. I congratulate the winners.”

About Aldo Amoretti

Aldo Amoretti is a photographer of architecture based in Sanremo, Italy. Imperia, Italy Sanremo

Darren Bradley

It was truly an honor to act as a judge for the Arch20 photography competition. The diversity, quality, and skills of the participants demonstrated so much talent and enthusiasm for architecture. It was refreshing and revealing to see the different perspectives of these photographers.

About Darren Bradley

Darren is an American architectural photographer with a passion for mid-century modern architecture and design.

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