Hues Of The Future 건축 사진 by Sara Gaafar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 동상 in 사진 및 사진 편집 디자인 Competition Category.

동사진· 2025

Hues Of The Future 건축 사진

by Sara Gaafar

Client: GLC Paints

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 사진 Category

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The Design

About Hues Of The Future 건축 사진

〈Hues of the Future〉는 이집트 카이로에서 열린 제2회 카이로 디자인 위크 기간 중 게르나타 궁전(Ghernata Palace)에서 개최된 전시를 담은 건축 사진 시리즈이다. 이 전시는 여섯 명의 이집트 디자이너가 조성한 네 개의 파빌리온—Brutifully Forward, Ha-beita, Reserva 77, Casino Central—을 통해 GLC Paints의 2024년 컬러 트렌드를 선보였다. 파빌리온은 목재, 석고보드, 페인트로 제작되었다. 촬영에는 풀프레임 카메라와 틸트-시프트 렌즈를 사용해 원근을 제어했으며, 브라케팅 기법으로 큰 개구부와 반사면이 만들어내는 강한 명암 대비를 균형 있게 조율했다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Hues Of The Future 건축 사진, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Hues Of The Future 건축 사진, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Hues Of The Future 건축 사진, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: GLC Paints unveiled its 2024 color trends at Cairo Design Week, showcasing the creations of six Egyptian designers. The exhibition, titled "Hues of the Future," aimed to express aspirations for the ideal home in a century. The project featured four pavilions: Brutifully Forward, Ha-beit'a, Reserva 77 and Casino Central.
Dimensions & Packaging: For this project, the architectural photography was executed with a meticulous approach to composition, lighting, and detail to authentically capture the design vision.
1. Equipment and Technical Setup:
- High-resolution full-frame camera to ensure clarity and depth.
- Tilt-shift lenses for precise perspective control and distortion-free architectural shots.
- Tripod and remote shutter release for stability and consistency in framing.
2. Lighting and Exposure:
- Natural and artificial lighting balanced to highlight textures, materials, and spatial depth.
Bracketing technique was used to manage high-contrast areas.
- Long exposure shots for enhanced clarity and rich color rendering.
3. Image Processing and Editing:
- RAW image processing for maximum detail retention.
- Color correction to accurately reflect the project’s materiality and GLC Paints’ color selections.
- Retouching to refine details while maintaining the authenticity of the space.
4. Dimensions and Output:
- High resolution images optimized for print, digital media, and large-scale displays.
- Aspect ratios and framing tailored to editorial and marketing needs.
- Final deliverables include web-optimized and full-resolution files.

This structured approach ensured that the architectural essence, materiality, and spatial experience of Hues of the Future were preserved and communicated effectively through photography.
Tags: Architecture, Interior, Futuristic, Nostalgic, Colors
Production Technology: The designs were crafted using a combination of wood, gypsum board, and paint, creating dynamic yet functional spaces. Wood was used extensively for structural elements and intricate detailing, adding warmth and a natural feel to each pavilion. Gypsum board allowed for smooth, sculpted surfaces and creative geometric forms, shaping the futuristic yet nostalgic aesthetics. GLC Paints played a crucial role in bringing each vision to life, with carefully selected colors and finishes enhancing textures, depth, and atmosphere across the installations
Design Challenge: One of the biggest challenges during the photography of Hues of the Future was balancing light conditions across the different pavilions. The use of large openings and reflective surfaces created strong contrasts, requiring precise exposure control to retain details in both highlights and shadows. To overcome this, bracketing technique was applied, ensuring a balanced and true to life representation of materials and colors.

Another challenge was capturing the full spatial experience while maintaining the intended design perspectives. Given the intricate details and varying scales of the installations, a tilt-shift lens was used to correct distortions and preserve architectural integrity. Additionally, the dynamic flow of visitors interacting with the spaces required careful timing and framing to highlight human engagement without disrupting the composition.

Post-production also played a crucial role in refining textures and ensuring that GLC Paints’ color selections were accurately represented, overcoming any shifts caused by lighting variations. Through technical expertise, adaptive shooting methods, and meticulous editing, these challenges were successfully mastered, delivering a visually compelling and immersive photographic narrative.
Research: The architectural photography for Hues of the Future was informed by in-depth research on spatial perception, material interaction, and lighting behavior. A study of natural and artificial light effects guided the approach to capturing depth, texture, and ambiance, ensuring that the materials wood, gypsum board, and paint were represented authentically. Research into visual storytelling and human centric architectural photography influenced framing techniques, emphasizing openness, movement, and interaction within the spaces. Additionally, analysis of reflective surfaces, color psychology, and futuristic design trends helped in translating the designers’ vision into compelling visual narratives. Findings from this research were applied in composition, exposure settings, and post-production to enhance the clarity and emotional impact of the imagery, aligning with the project’s conceptual and aesthetic goals.
Inspiration: The fusion of history and future in Hues of the Future was my main inspiration. Photographing this project meant capturing how each pavilion redefined home a century ahead while embracing nostalgia, nature, and community. I was drawn to the interplay of textures, materials, and light. How reflections, openings, and shadows shaped immersive experiences. My vision was to translate these bold concepts into frames that evoke emotion, storytelling, and the human essence within architecture.
Project Duration: The project took place through Cairo Design Week 2nd edition in Ghernata Palace, Cairo, Egypt. From 23rd of February to 2nd of March 2024.
Operation Flow: The project’s operation and flow were designed to create a seamless interaction between spaces, materials, and visitors. Each pavilion was strategically positioned to encourage movement and exploration, with open pathways connecting the installations. Interaction was key, natural light, reflective surfaces, and bold colors engaged visitors, inviting them to experience the spaces dynamically rather than passively observing.