Gallery
Graph
Spain
Credits
Sergi Ortega, Miguel Martinez, Agnieszka Skwirut, Simon Azrak, Albert Marin, Roser Quer
Notes
This image is part of our studio's passion project. It reflects our aim to take our storytelling beyond the typical commissioned archviz images. We found our story shifting the perspective. Instead of simulating architectural photography, we embraced the role of photojournalists, capturing the stories that reflect issues affecting our society and environment.
In this poignant image, we capture the resilience of refugee children who, despite facing unimaginable challenges, discover joy in the simplest of moments. Here, they find solace in playing with the earth, turning dirt into their playground.
As the children revel in their makeshift playground, a reflection in the pond unveils a stark contrast: a sleek, modern architecture that seems to exist in isolation, seemingly oblivious to the world beyond its polished facade. This reflection speaks volumes about the stark disparities in our world, where the innocence and resilience of children often go unnoticed by those who hold the power to make a difference.
The image encapsulates the duality of our society, where the unyielding spirit of these refugee children persists amidst adversity, even as the world around them remains indifferent to their plight. It calls upon us to recognize and address the challenges faced by the most vulnerable among us and to find inspiration in their unwavering capacity to embrace the beauty of life's simplest moments.
