Excellence in Architectural Photography Spotlighted in Upcoming Photo Competition

# The 2024 Architecture Photography MasterPrize: Honoring Architectural Brilliance

## Introduction

The intersection of architecture and photography produces striking visuals that can stir emotions, narrate stories, and forge profound connections between viewers and their surroundings. The *Architecture Photography MasterPrize* (AMP), now entering its fourth year, remains committed to celebrating this synergy by honoring outstanding achievements in architectural photography. AMP’s accolades span multiple categories, each highlighting the distinctive viewpoints presented on architectural design, interiors, and global environments.

By its endeavors, AMP establishes a venue not only to honor the architects who create these remarkable spaces but also to acknowledge the photographers who showcase these designs to the world. Capturing extraordinary moments, these photographers lead audiences on a visual odyssey through breathtaking built environments, enriching our comprehension and admiration of architectural elegance.

### The 2024 AMP Winners: An Exhibition of Skillful Collaboration

This year, photographers **Albrecht Voss** and **Franco Casaccia** stood out as the overall victors, each excelling in exterior and interior photography. Their works exemplify the meticulous attention to detail and composition necessary to animate architectural forms.

#### 1. **Albrecht Voss – Winner of Exterior Photography**

Voss’ award-winning shot presents the **Cabane du Glacier de Tortin**, a 2024 architectural feat created by **Snorre Stinessen**, located atop the Tortin Glacier in Switzerland. This photograph captures a rare and fortuitous moment—witnessing the first Northern Lights over Switzerland in 25 years. By highlighting both the contemporary design of the structure and the stunning natural backdrop, Voss elevates the glacial cabin into a dreamlike and captivating subject. His dedication and skill, waiting until 3 AM to sync the moonset with the Northern Lights, exemplify how outstanding photography demands not only technical expertise but also impeccable timing.

This accomplishment illustrates how architectural photography can encapsulate more than just a building—it immortalizes the relationship between human artistry and the natural realm.

#### 2. **Franco Casaccia – Winner of Interior Photography**

Casaccia introduced a new dimension to architectural photography with his victorious image of **In Orbit – K21**, an installation at an art institute in Düsseldorf. This work by acclaimed artist **Tomás Saraceno** creates an illusion of visitors floating in an ethereal cloudscape. Casaccia’s images of the suspended steel framework and delicate air-filled spheres immerse the audience in the experience of traversing through clouds—where art, architecture, and photography converge harmoniously to forge an unforgettable encounter. His work achieves what exceptional interior architectural photography often aspires to: capturing the sensation and emotive essence of a space, going beyond simple documentation.

### Outstanding Winners in Other Categories

Here is a selection of additional winners who distinguished themselves in their respective categories, exemplifying how photography enriches architectural storytelling:

#### 3. **Michael Tessler – “Salt Crystallizer,” Industrial Exterior**

Tessler’s image depicts the impressive infrastructure of MP Materials, a site focused on sustainable practices. The intricate design of the salt crystallizer, which is employed for the sustainable recycling of water in rare-earth mineral processing, transforms into an architectural icon through Tessler’s discerning eye for visual narrative. His treatment of this industrial edifice accentuates sustainable practices by highlighting this technological accomplishment from inspiring angles, including a dramatic interior shot that emphasizes its scale.

#### 4. **Jiachen Li – “The World’s Tallest Atrium,” Public Interior**

Li’s striking portrayal of the world’s tallest atrium—standing an astonishing 200 meters tall—leaves viewers in awe. With a structure that cascades seemingly without end, resembling a waterfall, the photograph skillfully captures both the magnitude and grace of this hyperbolic architectural creation. The building’s sweeping forms and extraordinary vertical ascent evoke a sense of vertigo, making the viewer feel diminutive in the presence of such immense splendor.

#### 5. **Nicolas Wauters – “Tokyo Cityscapes and Structures,” Cityscapes Category**

Wauters focuses his lens on the everyday scenes of Tokyo, highlighting the unrecognized yet iconic architecture of the vibrant city. From metro entrances to pedestrian pathways, Wauters’ series uncovers the contrast between modern architectural innovations and eternal urban elements. His photography prompts viewers to reassess the environments they often overlook, bringing everyday structures into the foreground.

### Special Mentions: Additional Unique Perspectives

The diverse range of styles and subjects in this year’s competition underscores the breadth of architectural photography:

– **HGEsch Photography**, with its award-winning image of **Atmosphere by Hotel Krallerhof**, conveys the tranquil sophistication of hospitality architecture, demonstrating how commercial structures can embody a serene escape through integrated design.

– **Shoayb Khattab**’s collection on the **Kaktus Tower in Copenhagen**, designed by BIG Architects, captures this residential marvel at various times throughout the day, emphasizing the interplay of light with its modern framework.

– **Angie McMonigal** provides a historical perspective with her photograph of **Grundtvig**