2019 winners of the Art of Building competition

29/01/2020. Chartered Institute of Building
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The 2019 winners of the Art of Building competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, have been announced. The overall winner was a surreal shot of the science museum in Valencia, Spain, taken by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz.

The prize attracted entries from more than 100 countries.

Fish, taken in Valencia, Spain (overall winner of the competition): “Due to the reflection of the water at night, the architecture of the buildings shows us the figure of a fish.” Photograph by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz

Fish, taken in Valencia, Spain (overall winner of the competition): “Due to the reflection of the water at night, the architecture of the buildings shows us the figure of a fish.” Photograph by Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz

Kunststück, taken in Russia: “In the past, faux facades were rare and temporary interventions in urban spaces, but today they have become a part of the city landscape.” Photograph by Pegova Olya

Eiffel Bridge, taken in Portugal: “People were waiting for the street festival Senhora da Agonia, one of the biggest in Portugal. From the street, I saw these beautiful silhouettes, the bridge, the green crosses and the building behind in harmony.” Photograph by José Pessoa Neto.

Metrostation, taken in Moscow, Russia (winner of the public choice award): “The new Moscow metro station is made in a futuristic style.” Photograph by Alexandr Bormotin

Skywards, taken in Prague, Czech Republic: “The House of the Black Madonna is a cubist building in the Old Town area of Prague.” Photograph by Debdatta Chakraborty

At work, taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: “The photo is an example of needful interaction between humans and buildings. Without the busy people cleaning the giant glass frames of the tower, the building would look quite ugly.” Photograph by Volker Sander Facebook Twitter Pinterest

Axonometry, taken in Wrocław, Poland: “This is an aerial view of the underground entrance to the National Forum of Music.” Photograph by Grzegorz Tatar

Muralla Roja, taken in Calpe, Spain: “This image encapsulates the sense of light and colour in photography that I enjoy most, and which is important to my work.” Photograph by Agnese Sanvito

Bank, taken in London: “I use minimalism – it eliminates distraction, keeping the viewer focused on the purest elements of photography.” Photograph by Jonathan Walland

Colourful Mixture, taken in Hamburg, Germany: “This picture shows the peaceful coexistence of old and new architecture. The buildings don’t fit together, but they are not fighting against each other.” Photograph by Volker Sander

Sea and Humans, taken in Peru: “The intervention of man in nature is not always bad. The photo shows the tranquillity of nature and a balcony from where people can better appreciate it.” Photograph by David Martin Huamani Bedoya

Bexhill Promenade Shelter, taken in Bexhill, East Sussex: “The promenade shelter is an elegant and appealing solution to a mundane problem.” Photograph by Regan/Adam Regan

The Art of Building photography competition is an international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment. It is open to both professional and amateur photographers.

Categories:

- Architecture - Focussing on the design and style of the built environment this category celebrates everything from the small details that make up a structure to entire cityscapes.
- Conservation and Heritage - Cultures around the world are often described by their built environment. This category celebrates the poetry of old buildings and showcases their relevance into today's modern world.
- Human interaction - Entries in this category capture the story of how people interact with buildings. From those who build our infrastructure to those who live, work or play alongside the built environment.