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Initial Research: Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-British architect who passed away in 2016, had an immense impact on architecture. She designed many iconic structures that are now part of major cities' skylines. Additionally, her product designs, which include furniture, jewellery, lighting, and shoes, are widely used in homes worldwide. Hadid was known for pushing the boundaries of convention in her designs and is widely regarded as the most famous female architect of her time. She received many prestigious awards throughout her career, including the 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the 2010 and 2011 Stirling Prize, the 2014 Design Museum Design of the Year Award for her Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, and the 2015 RIBA Gold Medal. ((2023) Architectural Digest)

One of the architects who has inspired me is Zaha Hadid. Her work mainly comprises modern and organic forms, and she is unafraid to showcase her unique designs. Her work also includes more modernised designs, which I really love. Modern design is more minimalistic and easy to look at, yet fascinating and exciting at the same time.

Circle Yatchs

The image above depicts one of Zaha Hadid's works. Although it is not a building, the curvy lines, shapes, and materials give the yacht an elegant look.

“As a dynamic object that moves in dynamic environments, the design of a yacht must incorporate additional parameters beyond those for architecture—which all become much more extreme on water,” Hadid said in a previous statement. “Each yacht is an engineered platform that integrates specific hydrodynamic and structural demands together with the highest levels of comfort, spatial quality, and safety.” (Zaha Hadid, 2019)

Zaha Hadid fearlessly expresses and showcases her unique and intricate designs, proving that anything can be considered art. Her hardworking nature and unwavering dedication to architecture are truly remarkable and inspiring. She sets an example that anything one designs is something to be proud of.

Zaha Hadid is one of the most inspiring architects in the world due to her exceptional mindset and the courage she exhibits in overcoming challenges in architecture. Her unique and beautiful designs capture people's attention, and her futuristic and elegant approach makes them suitable for the future.

REFERENCES

Zaha Hadid’s architecture, buildings, and structures (no date) Architectural Digest. Available at: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/zaha-hadid-architecture-buildings (Accessed: 30 October 2023).

Nick Mafi, Z.H.A. (2019) Tour Zaha Hadid’s dazzling superyachts, Architectural Digest. Available at: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/tour-zaha-hadids-dazzling-designed-superyachts (Accessed: 31 October 2023).

Zaha Hadid architects (2022) Unique Circle Yachts – Zaha Hadid Architects. Available at: https://www.zaha-hadid.com/design/unique-circle-yachts/ (Accessed: 31 October 2023).











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