CIOB: Which of these is your Art of Building?

Thursday, 16 August 2012 8:41 AM

CIOB invites the world to decide the outcome of its 2012 international photography contest winner

A clash of bold steel and colour at London’s flagship Olympic Stadium, a young pilgrim transfixed by an abandoned synagogue and a panoramic view of Hong Kong are just some of the artistic subjects to reach the final of this year’s Chartered Institute of Building international Art of Building photography competition.

The twelve shortlisted images truly captured the imagination of the judging panel, which included Peter Murray, founder and director of the New London Architecture Centre and the renowned architect, writer and broadcaster, Maxwell Hutchinson. Among other qualities, the “power,” “elegance” and “humour” of the subjects and the composition of the photographs really struck a chord.

Now that the judges have had their say, the CIOB is inviting everyone to decide which of the twelve finalists will be awarded the prestigious title of ‘Art of Building Photographer of the Year’ and scoop a cash prize of £2,000. Voting is free and will take place via the competition website at artofbuilding.org.

“It was another very strong year for the contest, with imaginative entries from around the world,” says CIOB Art of Building manager, Saul Townsend. “The twelve shortlisted images are sure to divide opinion. Fortunately, it’s free to vote for your favourite, so we’re now urging everyone, everywhere to get online and decide the winner.”

The contest, which celebrates creativity in the construction industry, is also set to raise much-needed funds for a major project to build hurricane and earthquake resilient schools in Haiti, organised by development and disaster relief organisation, Article 25. A selection of the imaginative entries will be auctioned for the charity later in the year.

Voting will open on 16 August and close on 6 September. For more details on the competition and to vote, log on to www.artofbuilding.org. The competition can also be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Art_of_Building.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) represents for the public benefit the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.

Our Mission
To contribute to the creation of a modern, progressive, and responsible construction industry; able to meet the economic, environmental and social challenges faced in the 21st century.


Our 7 Guiding Principles

·          Creating extraordinary people through professional learning and continuous personal development.
·          Promoting the built environment as central to the quality of life for everyone everywhere.
·          Achieving a sustainable future, worldwide.
·          Advocating exemplary ethical practice and behaviour, integrity and transparency.
·          Pursuing excellence in management practice, and technological innovation rooted in evidence based science.
·          Being socially responsible and working responsibly.
·          Enabling our members to find an emotional resonance with the Institute; their success is our success.

We have over 47,000 members around the world and are considered to be the international voice of the building professional, representing an unequalled body of knowledge concerning the management of the total building process.

Chartered Member status is recognised internationally as the mark of a true, skilled professional in the construction industry and CIOB members have a common commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards within the built environment.

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Saul Townsend MCIPR
Media and Communications Manager
The Chartered Institute of Building
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e: stownsend@ciob.org.uk Twitter: CIOBsaul
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