TITLE: Visor

In this photograph, Santiago Calatrava’s architecture in Valencia is reflected in still water, transforming the structure into something unexpected - an abstract form that resembles a helmet or visor. This moment of visual ambiguity reveals the kind of unseen beauty I’m drawn to: where familiar shapes shift, and architecture becomes something almost organic, futuristic, or symbolic. My love for architecture lies not only in its form and precision, but in its potential to surprise - to evoke new meanings when viewed from a different angle or caught in a fleeting moment. This image is part of my ongoing exploration of space, structure, and perception - an invitation to pause, look again, and find poetry in the built environment.

AUTHOR: Alexandra Thannhäuser (Germany)

Alexandra Thannhäuser is a Düsseldorf-based photographer with a background in architecture and digital design. She holds a Diploma from the Münster School of Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Design & Digital Media from the University of Edinburgh. Her early professional experience spans knowledge management, e-learning, and the integration of virtual reality technologies into education.
A mother of nature-loving twins and accompanied by the family’s Australian Labradoodle, Alexandra brings both structure and spontaneity into her photographic work. Since 2022, she has been developing a distinct visual language rooted in observation, atmosphere, and a curiosity for the quiet, often overlooked moments in everyday life.

Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Rome, Venice, and Tehran, and recognised in several juried competitions. Among her recent achievements are third place in SnapCollective’s 2024 book publishing contest - which resulted in the publication of her debut book 'Beyond' - and a finalist position in the Smithsonian Magazine’s 21st Annual Photo Contest. She has also received multiple awards in the International Photography Awards (IPA), been recognized by the Paris International Street Photography Awards (PISPA), among others, and featured in Docu Book Vol. 31.


Alexandra continues to explore photography as a form of visual storytelling, reflecting her ongoing interest in space, identity, and the poetry of the ordinary.