A while ago, there was some global competition, and the prize was supposedly 'the best job in the world': island caretaker in the Great Barrier Reef. And although I am very happy for the guy who won the prize, I'm afraid that someone else has the real best job in the world: Iwan Baan.

Baan is the photographer of the starchitects: Rem Koolhaas, SANAA, Herzog & de Meuron, and many more. The Dutch photographer is sent around the world to shoot their latest works, such as the CCTV tower in Beijing, and the Bird’s Nest olympic stadium in Beijing.

So what makes Baan's work so special? In a recent NY Times article I read the following, which I think says it well:

Mr. Baan’s work, while still showing architecture in flattering lights and from carefully chosen angles, does away with the old feeling of chilly perfection. In its place he offers untidiness, of the kind that comes from real people moving though buildings and real cities massing around them.

For Minimalissimo I have selected a few photos of Baan's extensive portfolio, but make sure you check out Baan's website for more architectural goodness.