Celebrating the built world
The Art of Building
Open For entries: 30 July 2026
The Art of Building photography competition is an international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment.
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If you have a good eye for a photograph and are passionate about the built environment then take part in this year’s Art of Building competition. It is free to enter and your photograph could inspire thousands of people. Previous winners have been featured on the BBC website, throughout the UK national press and in international titles across the globe.
30 July
Open for Entries
The competition begins 30 July when we start accepting submissions
7 September
Entry Deadline
After the competition closes for new entries, our judges will choose the photos that go through to the next round
21 September
Public Voting Begins
We will invite the public to vote for the images shortlisted by our judges
3 November
Winners Announced
Public voting closes on 16 October and we will announce the winners on 3 November
