if you’re a fan of modern architecture then you’ve undoubtedly crossed the photographic works of dutch-born iwan baan. however, if you’re only scratching the surface of structures designed by the likes of SANAA, Herzog & De Meuron, or Zaha Hadid; then browsing iwan’s portfolio is a must! having been around the world since taking up architectural photography in 2005, iwan has climbed to the forefront of in-demand photographers for some of the most recognized studios worldwide. his main ethos is to shoot “images that narrate the life and interactions that occur within architecture”. this simpe, functionality-based approach is perhaps what makes his photos so appealing to the naked eye.

iwan’s works have been published by numerous media outlets, such as the new york times (link), domus (link), or abitare. he’s also been the focus of several exhibitions around the world, with the latest one happening at ACME in LA (info). last year, iwan hosted an excellent exhibition at the villa noailles in hyères, where he showcased a photo-diary taken across 52 weeks of traveling. during said time frame he photographed iconic buildings such as the burj khalifa by SOM in dubai, MAXXI by Zaha Hadid in rome, and olympic stadium by Herzog & De Meuron in beijing; but iwan’s adventures didn’t stop there, he also visited caracas and medellín, which are typically considered dangerous territory for a foreigner carrying a fancy camera.

if you dig architecture as much as we do, we definitely recommend keeping track of mr. baan’s whereabouts by checking his website from time to time. we are truly looking forward to where his camera might take him next. in the meantime enjoy some of our favorite images from his portfolio below…