La Chambre and the European House of Architecture – Upper Rhine are launching the 8th edition of Archifoto – European architectural photography competition.
Since 2010, Archifoto has brought together documentary and artistic views on current architectural issues. By favouring a free and subjective viewpoint, it rewards photographers whose vision helps us to understand the urban and natural landscape, the ways of living and living together, and the new ways of building the world and society.
With Architecture & Landscape as this year’s theme, participants in the Archifoto competition are presented with a vast field of exploration. However, it is challenging to address this theme through photography whilst avoiding clichés. This is precisely because the concept of landscape is no longer self-evident. Having become a catch-all term, it encompasses not only the aesthetic dimension, but also political, social, environmental and cultural realities. In the face of climatic, demographic and ecological changes, the concept of landscape has emerged as a strategic framework for thinking about cities and territories. So, how can we capture the relationship between architecture and landscape, reveal their similarities and differences, and demonstrate their ability to influence people and places?
Prize money: 500€ for each of the 5 nominees
The nominees will be exhibited at La Chambre in autumn 2026, and the exhibition will then be hosted in several partner venues in the Upper Rhine region.