Architecture nominee

Brutalism is a style of architecture which developed from the modernist ideas of the Bauhaus. It was prevalent from the 50s to the late 70s and featured prominently in urban redevelopment and civic projects. It is distinguished by the use of bare materials - usually concrete, and stark imposing design. Whilst it fell out of favour and is perceived negatively by the public, brutalism is now appreciated for its bold and innovative design. My series seeks to interpret brutalist architecture with a new aesthetic and present it as something worthy of value in urban design and living.

David boam is a street and fine art architectural photographer. His architectural work is minimalist and seeks to show the built environment as patterns of light and shadow.

My images have been exhibited in the Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival twice in a row and published in the Daily Telegraph, Eye Photo Magazine, Digital Camera and Vintage Life Magazine.


Awards
2020
Landscape Photographer of the Year - runner up (2nd) in the Urban View category



2021
Urban 2021 Photo Awards - Selected

Siena International Photo Awards - honourable mention



2022
Urban 2022 Photo Awards - Semi-finalist

Minimalist Photography Awards Honourable Mention



2023
Fine Art photography Awards - Awarded

Monovisions Awards - honorable mention for series "Beautifully Brutalist" and "Fragments of Design"

Urban 2023 Photo Awards - Semi-finalist

Siena Creative photo Awards - Commended

Urban 2023 Photo Awards/Matrix for Design "Icons of Architecture" prize Top 10