"Philip Johnson wrote that architecture exists only in time. It is not the design of space nor the massing or organizing of volumes. The main point is what he called “procession” — the experience of moving through a building.“
Sugar Hill Mixed Development, New York NY, Architect: Adjaye Associates ©Ari Burling/Esto
Ari Burling graduated with a BFA in Photography from Parsons School of Design in 1995 and has since devoted his photography practice to finished project documentation for a wide range of world-renowned architectural firms. In addition, he focuses on historic preservation assignments for both local and national conservation organizations, including state historic offices and the Library of Congress. Ari’s personal projects—notably “Green Roofs NYC”—is an ongoing and expanding archive of green roofs and green technology in New York City.
In addition to his traditional photography, Ari is a licensed drone pilot. He integrates aerial perspectives into his shoots, enhancing the storytelling of architectural projects by capturing them from both ground and sky. This approach helps to convey the full context of a building within its environment, offering a richer narrative of its design and surroundings.
recent Clients
AECOM
AKF
Amazon
Beyer Blinder Belle
BKSK Architects
Cadre
Dattner Architects
DLR Group
Design Well Spent
DXA Studio
FX Collaborative
GAP
HDR
HOK
Huntsman Architectural Group
Jablonski Building Conservancy
Jones Lang Lasalle
Magnusson Architects and Planners
MMoser Associates
Nanawall
National Trust for Historic Preservation
NJ Rail
SGA
Skyframe
Starbucks Coffee
STV
Syska Hennessey
TPG
The Library of Congress
Publications
Architectural Record
Architect’s Newspaper
Architect’s Journal
Columbia Journalism Review
Contract
Commercial Observer
Dwell
Forbes
Interior Design
Metropolis
Preservation
Red Herring
SPIN