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Reduced to the Max: Kevin Krautgartner captures architecture in its simplest form

Is there anything more satisfying than minimalist photographs of buildings? I'm talking clean, sharp lines, candy colours and an expanse of blue skies. The type of imagery your Instagram account could only dream of hosting.

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Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

When it comes to this genre, Kevin Krautgartner is nailing it. His series Reduced to the Max, features fragments of architectural delights from the various cities he's visited.

He explains: "Heavily influenced by graphic design, colour and symmetry, my work shows textures and form structures of modern architecture, mostly shot from centered angles.

"Focusing on minimalism and vibrant colours, I'm constantly trying to create a new view of contemporary buildings. Simple is good. When I'm shooting I always try to get to the point where there is nothing left to take away."

If this appeals as much to you as it does to us, visit kevinkrautgartner.com.

Golden corrugated facade of a modern building with curved lines and rectangular window openings against a clear blue sky
Modern glass and steel building facade with stacked horizontal black balconies against a clear blue sky, shot from a centered angle
Looking upwards at modern skyscrapers with curved white facades and linear architectural details converging toward bright sky
Minimalist architectural photograph showing dark horizontal louvres above a white corrugated metal panel with geometric shadow patterns from Kevin Krautgartner's series Reduced to the Max
Curved white-lined architectural bands in shades of blue, burgundy and gold against a pale sky in Kevin Krautgartner's Reduced to the Max series
Modern building facade with repeating rectangular window pattern and curved architectural forms against clear blue sky
Geometric facade of stacked white and grey tiles creating a three-dimensional pattern of protruding triangular shapes
Grid ceiling with symmetrical white and blue illuminated panels set within black metal framework
White ribbed architectural structure shot from below against a clear blue sky, emphasising geometric lines and symmetry
Symmetrical upward view of modern building facades with golden-lit windows and white sky framed by geometric grid patterns of steel and glass
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