https://architecturenow.co.nz/contributors/Kawana-Masano/rss.xmlMasano Kawana is an internationally experienced photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over two decades across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, he specialises in capturing luxury hotels, resorts, and architectural masterpieces for global hospitality groups and leading designers. Known for a clean, modern aesthetic and a sophisticated approach to brand storytelling, Masano creates imagery that elevates marketing, positioning, and long-term brand value. His international acclaim includes a prestigious James Beard Award in New York. en-AU2026 AGM A Division of BCI Central. All rights reserved.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/viewfinder-top-five-with-masano-kawana/ <img alt="Viewfinder: Six of the best with Masano Kawana" src="https://cdn.architecturenow.co.nz/site_media/media/cache/13/02/1302906268ac006431cda8c67cbc8ba3.jpg" width="640" height="427" /><p><strong>How did you get started with photography? Did you always have an interest in architecture and buildings or has that evolved over time?</strong></p><p><em><strong>Masano Kawana (MK):</strong></em>I started photography simply as a way to record the spaces and environments around me. My interest in architecture wasn&#8217;t planned; it evolved naturally through my experiences and the people I met.</p> Masano KawanaTue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +000017873