Serhii Chrucky is a commercial photographer known for being a sharp, perceptive interpreter of modern and contemporary architecture. He works collaboratively with design firms, producing images that are used to win awards and generate new business. Combining artistic vision with technical precision, he is adept at identifying distinctive features of a project in order to convey the spirit of place.
Represented by Esto, he is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and is an allied member of the American Institute of Architects. His work has been published in National Geographic, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Guardian, Bloomberg, Artforum, and The Architectural Review.
He holds an MFA in Visual Art from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, and a BFA in Photography from the UIC School of Design in Chicago. He has taught courses on photographic techniques at institutions including the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the University of St. Francis, Maryville University, and Craft Alliance.
His contributions to preservation initiatives include work with Preservation Chicago's successful effort to save the James R. Thompson Center, as well as involvement with Docomomo, the Chicago Art Deco Society, and the Society for Industrial Archaeology.
Selected Clients
Arbolope Studio
Beyer Blinder Belle
CannonDesign
Christner Architects
DG2 Design
DLR Group
Gensler
Incite Design Studio
JEMA
Lamar Johnson Collaborative
OJB Landscape Architects
Patterhn Ives
Studio Axis
Trivers
Valerio DeWalt Train
Project Recognition
Merit Award / AIA Central States
Honor Award / AIA St. Louis
Distinguished Award / AIA St. Louis
Distinguished Award for Social Progress / AIA St. Louis
Award of Excellence / ASLA Central States
Award of Excellence / ASLA St. Louis
Honor Award / ASLA St. Louis
Merit Award / ASLA St. Louis
Platinum Winner / Building Design + Construction Awards
Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration / ENR Midwest
Honor Award / Fire Industry Education Resource Organization
Illumination Award / IES St. Louis
Les Grube Memorial Design Award / Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute