The dramatic, geology-inspired, plant-covered Valley stands out in Amsterdam’s Zuidas neighbourhood with its three towers of 67, 81, and 100 metres and its spectacular cantilevered apartments. Named the best new skyscraper in the world in the 2021 Emporis Skyscraper Awards, the building combines offices, shops, catering, cultural facilities, and apartments. The Valley incorporates insights in the field of sustainability, technology, and health. It is described as "an oasis in the stone desert on the Zuidas."
Anna Wacker is a Greek-Australian photographer based in Hamburg, known for her award-winning work in architectural, black and white, and fine art photography. Her photographic journey began with a broad curiosity—capturing anything that caught her eye. Over time, however, she found herself increasingly drawn to architecture, perhaps echoing an unfulfilled dream of becoming an architect. What captivates Anna most is photography’s power to transcend reality. With her lens, she reshapes and reinterprets architectural forms, moving beyond simple documentation to evoke abstraction, emotion, and