The annual Arcaid Images Architectural Photography Awards were announced recently and the winner for 2016 is photographer extraordinaire, Matt Emmett. He was awarded the first prize for his image of the Covered Reservoir in Finsbury Park, which was constructed by the East London Waterworks Company in 1868.  It is the first time that an image of a historic location has bagged the prize. 

Paul Finch of the World Architectural Festival announced the winners at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The winner will receive a sum of 3000 dollars and an opportunity to exhibit his work in London and Berlin. 

Here are some of the most mesmerising images for you. 

1. The roof terrace at the Allianz Headquarters in Zurich

© Adrien Barakat

2. Mumbai's Dharavi slum 

© Torsten Andreas Hoffmann

3. Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, London 

© James Newton

4. Shanghai Tower, China 

© Nick Almasy

5. Sou Fujimoto's Forest of Light installation, Milan 

© Laurian Ghinitoiu

6. Independence Square in Accra, Ghana 

© Julien Lanoo

7. Interiors of the Jesus Church designed by Rafael Moneo for the Spanish town of San Sebastian

© Fabrice Fouillet