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Architectural photography series celebrates clean lines and symmetry

There's something altogether soothing about this series by Finnish photographer, Tapio Koivula. In a similar vein to Instagram's obsession with symmetry and grids, Koivula's black and white images are appealing to the eye.

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Black and white architectural detail showing curved white structural beams against a dark grid pattern of rectangular window frames

Based in the city of Tampere, the photographer aims to use natural lighting, contrast, and shadows. His interests include movies, design, nature, and architecture – a combination of which is apparent in his work.

Of this series, Koivula said: "You may notice different buildings, landscapes and detail in the continuum of the round, diagonal or straight lines that emphasise the shapes, shadows and natural lighting. The photos are located in Tampere and the surrounding area – Tampere is the most populated inland city in any of the Nordic countries."

His work has been described as 'thoughtful', and he as being a 'mystical mathematician'. Very cool. See more at tapioimagination.com.

All images courtesy of Tapio Koivula

Black and white photograph of a modern building's curved facade with alternating white and dark striped bands featuring horizontal windows
Close-up of a cable-stayed bridge pylon with taut suspension cables creating geometric lines against a grey sky, photographed in black and white
Overhead view of a spiral staircase with tiled walls descending in concentric circles, shot in black and white
Black and white architectural photograph showing brick chimneys and connected white-painted buildings with regular window patterns in Tampere
Looking up at a white modernist building's courtyard, showing symmetrical rows of gridded windows and a central chimney in black and white
Angular concrete building shot from below, with geometric window openings and strong shadows against a pale sky
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