Architecture

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1st classified

Nordic Elegance
by Shyjith Onden Cheriyath


This architectural masterpiece, captured at the Finland Pavilion of Dubai Expo, reflects the minimalist beauty and clean lines of the Nordic design. The pavilion's sleek, white façade seamlessly merges modern innovation with natural simplicity.

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Runner up

Hands
by Wael Onsy


The photo was taken in Seoul, South Korea, and features one of the city's strikingly curved buildings. It was photographed from a sculpture on the ground floor, capturing the perspective of hands seemingly holding the structure.

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Highly commended

Graphic wall
by Marcel Van Balken


This black-and-white photograph captures a striking contrast between human silhouettes and a geometrically illuminated background. The architectural symmetry creates a sense of rhythm, while the figures introduce movement and scale. The interplay of light and shadow intensifies t...

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Highly commended

Wings
by Anna Biserni


Overlooking Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s Axel Towers—designed by the Lundgaard & Tranberg studio—blend harmoniously into the urban background. Observing the elements that surround us from different angles allows us to experience new, surprising sensations.

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Highly commended

Saemoonan church
by Wael Onsy


Saemoonan Church is the first organized Presbyterian church in South Korea, established in 1887 by Horace Grant Underwood, an American missionary who also founded Underwood School, Yonhi College, and Severance Hospital. As such, it is recognized as the oldest established church i...

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Commended

Bodega Ysios
by Jordi Egea Torrent


The design by the architect Santiago Calatrava represents the outline of a row of barrels. Inside, the space showcases avant-garde architecture. Despite this modern design, traditional production from small vineyard plots and careful ageing methods contribute to the winery's inno...

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Commended

Opposite Attraction
by Troy Williams


In this image, Troy wanted to draw viewer's attention to the geometric shapes and tones of the staircase. When followed upwards, it leads you to the contrasting shapes of the cityscape, particularly The Shard. For him, there is an attraction between the 2 subjects on opposite sid...

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Commended

Modern building 31
by Luigi Greco


The building is located in London and was photographed in June 2024; post-production was done using Lightroom and Photoshop.

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Commended

Desert Crystal
by Svetlana Fadeeva


This photo was taken on a sunny day on the grounds of the Qatar National Museum. The building itself is a giant sand rose, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The flowing lines and surfaces create an almost surreal image.

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Commended

Stazione ferroviaria
by Zhèn Wěi Lǐ


This is a photo of Wuhan Railway Station in China taken with a drone at an altitude of 500 meters. Its design is very unique; from the aerial view, the building looks like a bird spreading its wings, evoking a different kind of reflection. It stands out among the surrounding buil...

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Commended

Going in Circles
by Anna Wacker


An interplay between architecture and motion, juxtaposing the geometric precision of the Marie-Elizabeth Lüders House with the fleeting presence of a cyclist. The circular forms evoke themes of continuity, cycles, and repetition, while the solitary figure suggests a personal, eve...

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Commended

In the other room
by Valentina D'alia


Geometric cuts of some spaces in a Berlin museum: 'In the other room' a woman—her clothes matching the tones of the surrounding environment—gazes at something that remains hidden from our view.

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Commended

Ens estan mirant
by Franklin Neto


The Hemisfèric is one of the most emblematic buildings of the 'Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències' in Valencia. Its modern design was inspired by the shape of an eye, a true work of engineering and architecture, designed in the 1990s by the Catalan architect Santiago Calatrava.

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Commended

Dance in the Void
by Saba Noori


Where stillness meets motion, and time spirals inward—a visual dance through space and light. A composite image crafted from phone and camera shots, edited using Tiny Planet and Photoshop.

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Commended

Art of Contrasts
by Max Van Son


A contemporary sculptural corridor with harmonious contrasts between shapes, materials, space, texture, and light. The design of the large, modern and sculptural space, in combination with the low camera angle, shows a great contrast with the visitor, illustrating the insignifica...

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