WINNER OF A 2024 CANADIAN ARCHITECT PHOTO AWARD OF MERIT
This is a sophisticated and transformative photograph of a 1970s building and entrance—an era ubiquitous in our built environment. The shadows are creatively seen and used as part of the composition. The photograph masterfully captures and celebrates the everyday beauty of a humble building material that has been deployed in a subtle way.
– Lisa Stinner-Kun, juror
St. Albert Place was designed by acclaimed Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal. Cardinal’s ability to create diversity and complexity with a simple, singular material speaks to his commitment to harmony, and his masterful control over form. Through my lens, I sought to show how Cardinal’s careful use of material and form allows the structure to feel both monumental and intimate, offering layers of meaning and a sense of quiet grandeur. This image not only reflects my appreciation for Cardinal’s work, but also my belief in the transformative power of restraint, expertly applied.
As appeared in the December 2024 issue of Canadian Architect magazine
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