Benjamin Benschneider is a Seattle-based architectural and nature photographer whose work captures the interplay between structure, light, and environment. He brings a poetic clarity to his images, accentuating geometry, texture, and spatial narrative while maintaining a sense of atmosphere.
With a background in photojournalism, Ben collaborates with architects, designers, and institutions to document a wide spectrum of projects—including residential, civic, healthcare, and educational buildings. His images are widely published and serve as a bridge between architectural ideas and public experience.
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington, USA
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Perched on a forested hillside above a shallow bay in the San Juan Islands, the Henry Island Guesthouse offers a compact, thoughtfully designed escape. By responding to the site’s rugged terrain, reusing materials from the main residence,…
Perched on a scenic ridge, the Grand Ridge Project seamlessly blends modern design with its stunning natural surroundings. This three-level residence is a testament to thoughtful planning, combining functionality, beauty, and a deep connection to its environment.
Sited to take in views of mountains to the east, west, and southwest, the 13,375-square-foot house’s windows blend the indoor and the outdoor, while energy-efficient geothermal heating keeps the house comfortable at a fraction of the typical…
A family home unites the demands of an extensive program with hierarchy, plasticity, natural light, views, blurring of interior/exterior space and a unique connection to the natural landscape.
Located in Belltown, a downtown Seattle neighborhood, this studio is dedicated to the display of Lino Tagliapietra’s glass art. Tagliapietra’s work explores the limits of glass—its form, texture, and color.
Beginning with an outdated 1962 split-level beachfront house, the challenge for this remodel involved the transformation and recycling of the original 1960s split-level house into a home that’s connected to its location.
This beautiful, south facing, ten-acre site on Useless Bay sits at the southern end of Whidbey Island. The clients wanted a home to accommodate large groups of friends and family
This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is located on a 26-acre site composed of a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with occasional rocky clearings and several small ponds.
This mid-century home held promise, despite having endured a series of clumsy additions, including a 1980s sunroom addition and years of disrepair and neglect. The home takes its name from a family of starlings that nested in…
