Recently, the highly anticipated 2026 NorthGlass Cup “Within the Frame” Architectural Photography Competition concluded successfully at the NorthGlass Luoyang Base.

Organized by Architectural Technique Magazine and sponsored by NorthGlass, the competition received enthusiastic responses since its launch. More than 600 entries were submitted by architects and photography enthusiasts from across China, capturing moments where architectural technology meets artistic expression, the profound dialogue between architecture and nature, as well as between people and space.

As the title sponsor of the competition, NorthGlass has always been committed to promoting innovation and application in architectural glass technology.

During the event, NorthGlass specially organized the judging panel to visit the NorthGlass Luoyang High-End Equipment Industrial Park for an on-site inspection. Covering an area of 340,000 m², the industrial park is a high-end equipment manufacturing base integrating R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales for glass deep-processing equipment. It is dedicated to creating a smart equipment manufacturing industrial park serving global markets.

The park has developed into a comprehensive high-end equipment industrial complex integrating advanced equipment manufacturing, automated and intelligent production, international trade, and technological innovation, providing solutions for the entire industry and serving customers worldwide.

Through this visit, the experts gained a deeper understanding of NorthGlass’s unique development model driven by the dual engines of “Equipment + Glass”, as well as its advanced intelligent manufacturing capabilities.

Hu Yue

National-level Master of Engineering Survey and Design; Professor at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture; Chief Architect of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

Zhang Guangyuan

Honorary Director of the Architectural Culture Communication Center of China Architecture Design & Research Group; Architectural Photographer

Jia Dongdong

Former Editorial Director of World Architecture Magazine, Tsinghua University; Cultural Director of Hongshi Design

Fu Shaohui

Chief Expert and Chief Architect of China Aviation Planning and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Li Yinong

Chief Architect of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design Co., Ltd.; President of Beijing Women Architects Association

Zheng Fang

Professor of School of Architecture and Art, Beijing Jiaotong University

Zeng Qun

Vice President and Chief Architect of Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.

Wu Wei

Partner and Executive President of gmp International Architectural Design Co., Ltd., Germany

Wei Wenmei

President of the Shanghai Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Chen Ribiao

General Manager and Chief Architect of Hong Kong Huayi Design Consultants (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Gao Xueming

Chairman of NorthGlass

Moderator:

Yang Lin, Operations Director of Architectural Technique Magazine

The competition invited 11 renowned experts from the architectural community to form the judging panel, bringing together an impressive lineup of experts.

Following the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality, the judging process adopted a comprehensive evaluation system combining expert review (80%) and WeChat voting (20%). Entries were assessed from multiple perspectives, including originality, uniqueness, and relevance to the competition theme.

After the preliminary review, 40 works were shortlisted for the WeChat voting stage (click here to view the outstanding shortlisted works). Following two additional rounds of on-site evaluation, all shortlisted entries were carefully discussed and reviewed.

The final results included three Second Prize winners (with no First Prize awarded), six Third Prize winners, nine Excellence Award winners, and one Popularity Award winner.

The final results included:

Second Prize

Connection Between Landmarks

Tianjin Jinwan Skyline

Mountain Village in the Heavy Fog

Third Prize

Phoenix Spreading Its Wings, Structures Dancing in Motion

The Spiral Eye

Fantasy Cityscape

Flower of the Green Forest

Gaze

The Moment of Construction

Excellence Awards

Memories of Beijing

Snow Covers the Forest, Smoke Rises from the Village

Guangji Temple Ancient Architectural Complex

Summer Island in the Lake

Spring Scenery Along the Jianghuai Canal

Dreamlike Moment

Lunch Break

My Heart Takes Flight

Crossing the Hills

Popularity Award

Walking Alone Through the Light Corridor

In the future, NorthGlass will continue to be driven by innovation, creating more platforms for communication and interaction among architecture, art, and the public.

The award-winning works from this competition will also be exhibited in the future, allowing more people to discover the beauty of architecture through the lens of photography and experience the brilliance of craftsmanship.