Putting aside finishes, coatings, and cladding to work with exposed structural elements is not an easy task. Faced with this challenge, architects have demonstrated an eagerness to surpass ourselves and to design increasingly creative structures. In portraying this type of project, there are often opportunities for photographers to create incredible and innovative compositions: from geometric patterns, to the use of symmetry and rhythm, to the possibility of focusing on the textures and details of the materials. Here, we present a selection of photographs of impressive structures by renowned photographers such as Iwan Baan, Julien Lanoo and Yao Li, among others.
University of Stuttgart
ICD-ITKE Research Pavilion 2015-16 / ICD-ITKE University of Stuttgart
© ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart
Yao Li
Da Chang Muslim Cultural Center / Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT
© Yao Li
CCDI – Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
Qingdao Cruise Terminal / CCDI – Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
© Courtesy of CCDI
Iwan Baan
Beirut Terraces – Herzog & de Meuron
© Iwan Baan
Eric Dinardi
School of Alfa Omega / RAW Architecture
© Eric Dinardi
CCDI – Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
Qingdao Cruise Terminal / CCDI – Mozhao Studio & Jing Studio
© Courtesy of CCDI
Julien Lanoo
Elytra Filament Pavilion / ICD-ITKE University of Stuttgart
© Julien Lanoo
Pierre L’Excellent
Porte Marguerite de Navarre / 169 architecture
© Pierre L'Excellent
Daylight Liège sprl
Walloon Branch of Reproduction Forestry Material / SAMYN and PARTNERS
© Daylight Liège sprl
Haruo Mikami
Norton Restaurant / BLOCO Arquitetos
© Haruo Mikami