Architecture nominee

Designed by Heatherwick Studio and opened in 2021, Little Island is a public park on Pier 54 on the Hudson River. The pier, located on the west side of Manhattan, had been damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The park consists of 280 individual piles making up 132 "tulip pots" that are rooted in the river bedrock and rise up form an undulating park landscape. These abstract images of the tulip pots aim to reflect both the permanence and organic nature of the architecture. Approached from various angles in bright winter light, the structures take on unexpected depth and even sensuousness. Images captured in a single visit, January 2025.

Beth Buelow is a Michigan-based artist, coach, and educator specializing in abstract and minimalist photography. Beth's creative philosophy is simple: If you’re not amazed, you’re not paying attention. Her work doesn’t fit into one genre or subject, as she aims to reflect the incredible world around us. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s words, "I am large, I contain multitudes," Beth's photography explores themes of calm, order, mystery, balance, and experimentation. These elements may seem at odds, but they reflect her playful approach to creativity.