23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Brutalist Geometry: Dewan Tunku Canselor

This photograph captures the staircase of Dewan Tunku Canselor at the University of Malaya, emphasizing the raw concrete surfaces, geometric lines, and spatial rhythm of Brutalist architecture. The composition highlights the bold, functional aesthetic of the structure, showcasing the interplay of light, shadow, and material texture inherent in modernist concrete design.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Camera: NIKON Z 30
Copyright: © Nanncie Zhu