Best architectural photograph of the year announced

A shot of a brick reservoir in London's Finsbury Park has been selected as the best architecture photograph of the year at the Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards 2016.

The image, taken by British photographer Matt Emmett, captures the brick arches of the covered reservoir, which was designed by the East London Waterworks Company in 1868.

A chapel by Peter Zumthor, a red brick gallery by Herzog & De Meuron and a São Paulo museum by Linda Bo Bardi were among the subjects of 20 images shortlisted for architecture photograph of the year.

Bricklaying robots create bulging brick facade for Shanghai arts centre

Some impressive architectural advancements happening in China, Archi-Union Architects have created an undulating masterpiece in Shanghai.

The complicated form could only be generated using computer software that needed to be programmed into robots that could accurately place the bricks into the correct positions to create the sculptural warped-effect surface.

Photography is by Shengliang Su and Bian Lin.

Photography is by Shengliang Su and Bian Lin.

Damien Hirst Gallery wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2016

"Caruso St John Architects has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2016 with the "highly accomplished and expertly detailed" London gallery it designed for British artist Damien Hirst.

Described by judges as a beautifully curated collection of buildings, Newport Street Gallery in south London is the 21st winner of the prestigious prize, awarded for the biggest contribution to British architecture in the last year."

A wonderful recognition for beautiful British architecture - very well deserved.