I think Peter Zumthor is one architect I can think of which his creation goes so well with black and white photographs. We have been to his Vals spa in Swiss and it was so rich with grays it brew my mind.
Peter Zumthor

http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/27/photographs-of-the-work-of-peter-zumthor-by-helene-binet/