Amid the jagged skyline of Guangdong's modern cities, skyscrapers are not only the backbone of the city supported by steel and concrete, but also a three-dimensional expression of design aesthetics.
Photo by He Yuheng
They showcase the strength of "gang" (firmness) through their tall and straight forms, while incorporating the tenderness of "rou" (gentleness) through curved textures and the interplay of light and shadow.
This balance of harmonious coexistence of strength and tenderness is precisely the unique character that modern architectural aesthetics imbue the city with.
And once again, IP Guangdong creators captured this balance.
In He Ziyong's lens, the Panyu White House and Canton Tower echo each other, engaging in a dialogue across time and space.
Huang Tinghong, on the other hand, uses the openings in modern buildings to gain a view of the Macao Tower.
In the lens of Zhou Jingwei, the curved surfaces of the Dongguan Vanke Center give it a distinct character — smooth in form, agile and fluid in movement, and grand and elegant in appearance.
This curvilinear beauty is also one of the distinctive features of the Nansha GBA Cultural and Sports Center in Guangzhou. In Miu Qiang's photograph, the building engages in a dialogue with the blue skies and white clouds.
Spirals are a common language in architecture. When Roby shot the Guangzhou Museum of Art from above, the piano on the blue carpet in the center resembled a sapphire.
On the other hand, Yu Zijiang shot He Art Museum in Foshan from below, capturing the sense of holiness brought by the light pouring down from the dome.
Symmetry is a common technique in modern architecture. Ou Zhongwei's lens enhances the sense of vastness in the waiting hall of Shantou Railway Station.
In Su Hongbin's lens, the focus is on a corner of the Bai'e Tan GBA Art Center, Guangzhou. Its pyramid-like triangular shape makes one feel as if they are in a precisely calculated geometric world.
Diao Qiang's photographs focus on the student dormitory building of Shantou University, where the repeating geometric units reveal a rhythmic beauty within order.
Chen Yongdong, on the other hand, aims his lens at the exterior glass walls of skyscrapers, showcasing the "honeycomb-like" visual effect and a sense of surrealism.
