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Stuttgart 21

Ingo Rasp Photography · Chur, Switzerland

  • Category Winner 2026

    Photography — Architecture Fine Art

Stuttgart 21 by Ingo Rasp Photography

Overview

Stuttgart 21 is among the most ambitious infrastructure and architectural projects in Europe, transforming the relationship between mobility, engineering and public space. Developed with the involvement of Werner Sobek, the project is defined by its exceptional structural precision and the iconic station hall, where daylight, geometry and engineering converge to create a remarkable spatial experience.

This photographic series explores the architectural qualities of Stuttgart 21 beyond its technical achievement. The images focus on the dialogue between structure, light and movement, revealing how engineering becomes architecture through scale, atmosphere and spatial clarity.

Particular attention was given to the station's distinctive column structures and the changing qualities of natural light entering through the sculptural roof openings. The resulting spaces are both monumental and surprisingly human, balancing technical complexity with an intuitive sense of orientation and openness.

Rather than documenting the project solely as infrastructure, the photography seeks to communicate the experience of inhabiting the space – the relationship between people, architecture and movement within one of Germany's most significant contemporary public buildings.

Location
Chur, Switzerland
Edition
2026
Discipline
Photography
Category
Architecture Fine Art

Project credits

Team
1-3
Photography
Ingo Rasp

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  • 2026

    Category Winner

    Photography

    Architecture Fine Art

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