Zaha HadidThe British born Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid has revolutionized architecture through a radically new typology. Her extraordinary personality and her originality have earned her a star status, which is unique in the history of women architects.
Guangzhou Opera House (Guangzhou, China 2010) Like pebbles in a stream smoothed by erosion, the complex sits in perfect harmony with its riverside location. The design evolves from the concepts of a natural landscape and the fascinating interplay between architecture and nature.
MAXXI: National Museum of XXI Century Arts (Rome 2009) The architect has emphasized a continuous, almost liquid approach to volumes and forms.
The indoor course spreads over 10,000 m² of exhibition spaces with plenty of sinuous lines, guiding the visitor along fluid lanes and large galleries.
Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art (USA 2003) To draw in pedestrian movement from the surrounding areas and create a sense of dynamic public space, the entrance, lobby and lead-in to the circulation system are organized as an ‘Urban Carpet’.