Zaha-Hadid

Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid was an internationally renowned architect born on October 31, 1950, in Baghdad, Iraq. She became one of the most prolific architects of her time, known for her radical deconstructivist designs which often defied traditional architectural expectations with their dynamic, fluid forms.

Early Life and Education

Hadid was born into a wealthy family; her father was a prominent industrialist. She studied mathematics at the American University of Beirut before moving to London to attend the Architectural Association School of Architecture.
At the AA, she was influenced by architects like Rem Koolhaas and Elia Zenghelis, where she was part of the avant-garde movement.

Career Beginnings

After graduating, Hadid established her own practice in London in 1979, Zaha Hadid Architects.
Her early projects were characterized by unbuilt, visionary designs, earning her the nickname "architect of paper architecture."

Major Works

Vitra Fire Station (1993) in Weil am Rhein, Germany, was her first major built project.
The MAXXI - National Museum of the 21st Century Arts in Rome, completed in 2009, which showcases her signature fluid, dynamic space.
Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, completed in 2012, known for its sweeping, undulating roofline.

Awards and Recognition

In 2004, Hadid became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often considered the Nobel Prize of architecture.
She was also awarded the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2016, and the Stirling Prize twice, in 2010 and 2011.

Legacy

Zaha Hadid passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2016, at the age of 65. Despite her death, her firm continues to operate, now known as Zaha Hadid Architects, carrying forward her vision and design philosophy.
Her work has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape, pushing the boundaries of what architecture could be through her use of new technologies and materials.

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