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SchirZan | Schahrsad Shahmirzadi germany
Photo © SchirZan | Schahrsad Shahmirzadi
title
The solitaire as an Abstraktion
Particularly fascinating is the way geometry interacts with the environment: reflections and contrasts between architecture and sky add depth to the photographs and invite viewers to explore. Through carefully chosen angles and framing, both the rigor and the lightness of the architecture are revealed.
Active in photography since April 2025, she won the 2025 Architecture MasterPrize Student Exterior Architecture Photography Award (Other Exterior), with Honorable Mentions at IPA, ND Awards, Black & White Spider Awards and 2× Shortlist, 6× Official Selection at LICC 2025.
A 10‑time kickboxing world champion (2× WKU Pro), she is a master’s student in Applied Environmental Sciences.
For more informations: www.schirzan.com
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entry description
The solitaire as an abstraction This series captures the modern architecture of an urban facade in a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. Clear lines, geometric structures, and unusual perspectives emphasize the building's aesthetic and energy.Particularly fascinating is the way geometry interacts with the environment: reflections and contrasts between architecture and sky add depth to the photographs and invite viewers to explore. Through carefully chosen angles and framing, both the rigor and the lightness of the architecture are revealed.
about the photographer
SchirZan | Schahrsad Shahmirzadi (b. 1985, Berlin) is a German‑Iranian non‑pro photographer & artist; her name (Schir = lion, Zan = woman) stands for strength and self‑determination.Active in photography since April 2025, she won the 2025 Architecture MasterPrize Student Exterior Architecture Photography Award (Other Exterior), with Honorable Mentions at IPA, ND Awards, Black & White Spider Awards and 2× Shortlist, 6× Official Selection at LICC 2025.
A 10‑time kickboxing world champion (2× WKU Pro), she is a master’s student in Applied Environmental Sciences.
For more informations: www.schirzan.com
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