Week 1 Task

Architect - ZAHA HADID

Zaha Hadid is widely known for her freeforming designs that are both asymetrical in its style and revolutionary in its concept.

Born in Bagdad, she migrated and studied architecture in London and later started her own practice in 1980. Her works are noticeable and influential internationally which are not limited to only architecture, but also furniture, interior designs and objects designed for major clients such as swarovski.

Below are two significant designs;

Contemporary Arts Centre in Cincinnati, Ohio

‘vitra fire station’, weil am rhein, germany, 1994

References;

1. Hall, J., "Zaha Hadid - Brief Article". ArtForum. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0268/is_3_39/ai_67935481/, 20th July 2011

Image credits;

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaha_Hadid, accessed 20th July 2011
2. http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/hadid.html, accessed 20th July 2011