This body of personal work explores New Zealand’s distinctive architectural elements by extracting buildings or structures from their usual surroundings and reimagining them in entirely new environments. Each image captures these architectural features—often subtle or overlooked in their native context—and digitally places them into settings where they take centre stage. The transformation shifts the viewer’s perception, highlighting the design’s significance and aesthetic qualities. The outcomes vary from seamlessly fitting into their new scenes to entering the realm of surrealism, challenging traditional notions of place and architecture. This work invites reflection on the relationship between structure, context, and visual narrative within New Zealand’s architectural landscape.
