Holfeld approaches architecture not merely as physical form, but as a catalyst for transformative, contemplative experience. While each project is shaped by its environment, culture, and history, it becomes a vehicle for exploring how the built environment influences perception, presence, and human connection. Rooted in principles akin to meditative art practice, his process emphasises attentiveness, slowness, and sensory awareness. Through abstraction, framing, colour, and the subtle play of light, his images invite a quieting of the mind—drawing focus to texture, form, colour and atmosphere—to gently anchor the viewer in the present moment and foster a sense of calm.

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In this way, the act of both creating and viewing becomes reflective and restorative. Holfeld encourages a departure from canonical modes of seeing that have long defined architectural photography, proposing instead an intuitive, embodied gaze. By prioritising feeling over formal interpretation, his work opens a space for personal reflection, heightened awareness, and a deeper, more mindful engagement with the world.

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Holfeld's works are included in numerous international private and public collections.​​​​​​​​

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Solo Exhibition

2025, Levels, Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin, Ireland 

2022, Conveying Space, MoLi UCD Naughton Joyce Centre, Dublin

2021, Conveying Space, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin

2020, The Royal Institute of British Architects, The Space Between, London

2020, The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, The Space Between, Dublin

2018, Art & Style, Selfridges Brown Thomas, Dublin, Ireland

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Recent Group Shows

2025, Royal Hibernian Academy, 195 Annual Exhibition 

2022, Photo Ireland Festival, Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

2022, Photo London, Somerset House, London, United Kingdom

2021, BBA Gallery Photographic Prize during Berlin Photo Week, Berlin

2021, Art Without Walls, Campari X Affordable Art Fair, London, United Kingdom

2020, The Performer, Millepiani, Rome, Italy. 
2019, The Royal Art Prize, Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, London, United Kingdom 

2018, The Other Art Fair hosted by Saatchi Art, London, United Kingdom

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Collections

Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

OPW, Irish State Permanent Collection

University College Dublin Permanent Collection

Royal Institute of British Architects Permanent Collection
Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce Permanent Collection

 

Awards

2025, Architecture Photography MasterPrize (Architecture MasterPrize) - Residential Exterior

2024, Architecture Photography MasterPrize (Architecture MasterPrize) - Educational Exterior

2024, ReFocus Black & White Photography Contest, Abstract Architecture

2024, 1839 Awards, Color Photography Contest, Architecture/Minimalism - Silver

2023, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Architecture/Buildings - Silver

2022, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art/Abstract - Gold

2022, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Jury Top 5 Selection

2022, Budapest International Foto Awards, Fine Art/Architecture - Silver

2022, PX3 Prix de la Photographie de Paris, Fine Art/Architecture - Gold

2021, Budapest International Photography Awards, Fine Art-Abstract, Gold

2021, Budapest International Photography Awards, Fine Art, Second Place Win 

2021, International Photography Awards, Abstract Architecture, Honourable Mention

2021, PX3 Prix de la Photographie de Paris, Architecture/Buildings - Silver

2021, PX3 Prix de la Photographie de Paris, Fine Art/Architecture - Silver

2020, ITSLIQUID, Artist of the Month, July 2021 Winner

2021, MONOVISIONS Photography Awards, Honorable Mention - Series, Architecture

2020, International Photography Awards, Abstract Architecture, Second Place Win 

2019, International Photography Awards, Honourable Mention

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Grants

2025, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Grant Scheme Award

2022, The Arts Council of Ireland Agility Award

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Education

Daniel Holfeld grew up in Ireland and graduated with a BA [Hons] degree in photography from Dublin’s Institute of Technology in 2008. 

 

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