Architecture surrounds us, but the right photograph can make even a familiar building feel completely new. The inaugural PERSPA Awards 2026, organized by the France-based Association PERSPA, celebrate photographers who use perspective, light, geometry, and atmosphere to reveal the built environment in striking ways. This first edition, titled “Architectural Perspective 2026,” brought together work spanning everything from historic spaces and sweeping cityscapes to abstract details and carefully composed interiors.
Taking the top honor as Photographer of the Year is Alessia Santambrogio with her seven-image series “A Historic Italian Theatre From the 1700s.” The series also won three individual categories—Cultural, Historic & Heritage, and Open Color. Architectural photography experts John Gollings, Glenn McArthur, and Paul Raftery judged the competition. Below, we’re showcasing a selection of the winning and honorable mention photographs recognized across this year’s awards.
Scroll down to explore a selection of the awarded images, and let us know in the comments which photograph made you stop and take a closer look.
