A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers an example of Hadid's signature curves. They flow down from the building's four towers to a subterranean courtyard that was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture.
Galaxy SOHO, China —
A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers an example of Hadid's signature curves. They flow down from the building's four towers to a subterranean courtyard that was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture.
Hufton+Crow
The only government building Hadid built, this structure serves as the Antwerp Port Authority's head office. A nearby square was renamed Zaha Hadidplein in honor of the late architect.
Port House, Belgium —
The only government building Hadid built, this structure serves as the Antwerp Port Authority's head office. A nearby square was renamed Zaha Hadidplein in honor of the late architect.
Helene Binet
One of the most recognizable buildings in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, the Heydar Aliyev Center is typical of Hadid's flowing architectural style.<br />
Heydar Aliyev Center, Azerbaijan —
One of the most recognizable buildings in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, the Heydar Aliyev Center is typical of Hadid's flowing architectural style.
Hufton+Crow
Featuring an 1000-seat auditorium, a museum and a number of other cultural facilities, the structure was shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival's World Building of the Year award in 2013.
Heydar Aliyev Center, Azerbaijan —
Featuring an 1000-seat auditorium, a museum and a number of other cultural facilities, the structure was shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival's World Building of the Year award in 2013.
Hufton+Crow
Named after former president, Heydar Aliyev, the building was the source of significant controversy for Hadid, due to criticisms of Azerbaijan's human rights record.
Heydar Aliyev Center, Azerbaijan —
Named after former president, Heydar Aliyev, the building was the source of significant controversy for Hadid, due to criticisms of Azerbaijan's human rights record.
Hufton+Crow
Completed the year before Hadid's death, The Investcorp Building forms part of St Antony's College at the University of Oxford. Part-funded by Hadid's brother, Foulath Hadid, the facility is dedicated to Middle Eastern studies.
Investcorp Building, UK —
Completed the year before Hadid's death, The Investcorp Building forms part of St Antony's College at the University of Oxford. Part-funded by Hadid's brother, Foulath Hadid, the facility is dedicated to Middle Eastern studies.
Luke Hayes
After launching a design competition, The American University of Beirut chose Zaha Hadid's proposal for its new Issam Fares Institute building. Completed in 2014, the facility features a 100-seat auditorium and a group of smaller rooms that appear to "float" above the main exterior courtyard.
Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Lebanon —
After launching a design competition, The American University of Beirut chose Zaha Hadid's proposal for its new Issam Fares Institute building. Completed in 2014, the facility features a 100-seat auditorium and a group of smaller rooms that appear to "float" above the main exterior courtyard.
Hufton+Crow
Built for the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this 15-story tower can accommodate 1,800 students and staff.
Jockey Club Innovation Tower, Hong Kong —
Built for the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this 15-story tower can accommodate 1,800 students and staff.
Doublespace
Despite its name, the 1000 Museum in Miami is actually a 66-story residential complex due to open next year. The building features a curved concrete exoskeleton and large glass panels designed to glisten in the Florida sun.
1000 Museum, United States —
Despite its name, the 1000 Museum in Miami is actually a 66-story residential complex due to open next year. The building features a curved concrete exoskeleton and large glass panels designed to glisten in the Florida sun.
ZHA
Part of a huge regeneration project in Marseille, the structure comprises both a 482-foot tower and an adjoining annex. Completed in 2011, this was Zaha Hadid Architects' first built tower.
CMA CGM Tower, France —
Part of a huge regeneration project in Marseille, the structure comprises both a 482-foot tower and an adjoining annex. Completed in 2011, this was Zaha Hadid Architects' first built tower.
Hufton+Crow
Completed in 2014, d'Leedon is a sprawling complex consisting of seven residential towers and 12 semi-detached villas.
d'Leedon, Singapore —
Completed in 2014, d'Leedon is a sprawling complex consisting of seven residential towers and 12 semi-detached villas.
Hufton+Crow
More angular than many of Hadid's creations, the Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum is a contemporary art gallery at Michigan State University. The building's eye-catching facade is made from pleated stainless steel and glass.
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum, USA —
More angular than many of Hadid's creations, the Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum is a contemporary art gallery at Michigan State University. The building's eye-catching facade is made from pleated stainless steel and glass.
Hufton+Crow
The building's 2,000 triangular glass panels nod to Antwerp's history as a diamond trading city.
Port House, Belgium —
The building's 2,000 triangular glass panels nod to Antwerp's history as a diamond trading city.
Hufton+Crow
Hadid insisted on retaining the site's original building, a disused fire station.
Port House, Belgium —
Hadid insisted on retaining the site's original building, a disused fire station.
Helene Binet
One of Hadid's best-known buildings, the London Aquatics Centre was created for the 2012 Olympic Games, and has since been modified for public use. Its undulating form was inspired by the movement of water.
London Aquatics Centre, UK —
One of Hadid's best-known buildings, the London Aquatics Centre was created for the 2012 Olympic Games, and has since been modified for public use. Its undulating form was inspired by the movement of water.
Hufton+Crow
Completed in 2015, the Dominion Office Building can be found in Moscow's Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Street. Signature curves soften the edges of the building's vertically stacked layers.
Dominion Office Building, Russia —
Completed in 2015, the Dominion Office Building can be found in Moscow's Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Street. Signature curves soften the edges of the building's vertically stacked layers.
Hufton+Crow
A central atrium rises through the center of the building, with interconnected staircases joining the indoor balconies. Natural light floods in from the glass roof.
Dominion Office Building, Russia —
A central atrium rises through the center of the building, with interconnected staircases joining the indoor balconies. Natural light floods in from the glass roof.
Hufton+Crow
Through a series of drawings and photographs, the new book "Zaha Hadid Architects: Redefining Architecture and Design," highlights some of the Iraqi-British architect's most memorable creations.
Through a series of drawings and photographs, the new book "Zaha Hadid Architects: Redefining Architecture and Design," highlights some of the Iraqi-British architect's most memorable creations.
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