Fifteen stunning images from top photographers around the world have been selected as finalists of Chartered Institute of Building?s (CIOB) 2016 Art of Building Photographer of the Year competition.

"The Hive". Image © Marco Grassi

Fifteen stunning images from top photographers around the world have been selected as finalists of Chartered Institute of Building?s (CIOB) 2016 Art of Building Photographer of the Year competition.With subjects ranging from the windswept wonderland of an empty New York City to a rapidly changing Tibetan hillside village to a dreamy shot of Foster + Partners? Swiss Re Headquarters ( a.k.a. ?The Gherkin?) this year?s entries constitute a ?cornucopia of styles and stories,? says CIOB spokesman Saul Townsend.Selected by a panel of judges that included professional photographers, editors and communicators, the fifteen finalists will now compete for the grand prize, which will be selected by reader vote on CIOB's Art of Building website. Check out the photographs below and remember to vote before January 23, 2017. The winner will be announced on February 7.
"Overlook". Image © Jonathan Walland

Photograph title: Overlook
Photographer: Jonathan Walland
Photo was taken: London, UK
Camera used: Nikon D7100
Photographer?s description: This is part of a series of photographs demonstrating how the absence of light can be used to divert the attention of the observer towards what the photographer intended to hi...