CIOB photographic competition final images revealed

[edit] Art of Building prestigious photographic competition final images revealed by CIOB

Stunning images captured by professional and amateur photographers have been put forward for the chance to win the Chartered Institute of Building’s prestigious annual photography contest.

The pictures were entered into CIOB’s Art of Building competition, which encourages both budding and professional photographers to showcase the beauty of buildings around the world.

Twelve images have made the final cut, including shots of Battersea Power Station in London, an abandoned ship in Tarsogno, Italy, and the unfinished lobby of the Xiamen Central Building in Fujian, China.

Judges will now handpick the best entry for a share of two £1,500 cash prizes.

[edit] Comments on this years competition entries

Saul Townsend, Head of Communications at CIOB, said: “It has been an incredible journey selecting the 12 finalists for this year’s Art of Building photography competition.

“These stunning images, captured by talented photographers from across the globe, showcase the breathtaking beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship that shape our built world. Each photograph tells its own story, celebrating the ingenuity of those who design, build and transform spaces for us all.”

The public is also urged to pick their favourite image to help determine which photographer should win the Public Choice award. The winning entrant will also take home £1,500 in cash.

“Now it’s the public’s turn to be part of the excitement,” continued Townsend.

“The vote is open and this is your chance to choose the winner. Dive into these extraordinary perspectives, feel their stories, and cast your vote for the image that resonates with you most."

[edit] Public voting and further information

Public voting is open now and closes on 10 January 2025. Winning photos will be announced on 22 January 2025.

For more information, visit: https://artofbuilding.org/

You can download high-resolution versions of all 12 final images here.

This article appears on the CIOB news and blog site as 'Final images for CIOB’s prestigious photographic competition revealed' dated 9 December 2024.

--CIOB

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