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The Queen of the Curve: Transforming Urban Architecture

Barbara Griffin04 mins

Zaha Hadid’s Iconic Architectural Designs

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.

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.
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.

Galaxy SOHO, Beijing

A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers another example of Hadid’s signature curves. These curves flow down from the building’s four towers to a subterranean courtyard that was inspired by traditional Chinese architecture.

A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers another 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.
A modern Beijing landmark, Galaxy SOHO offers another 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.

Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku

One of the most recognizable buildings in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, the Heydar Aliyev Center epitomizes Hadid’s flowing architectural style.

One of the most recognizable buildings in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, the Heydar Aliyev Center is typical of Hadid's flowing architectural style.
One of the most recognizable buildings in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, the Heydar Aliyev Center is typical of Hadid’s flowing architectural style.

Featuring a 1000-seat auditorium, a museum, and various other cultural facilities, the structure was shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival’s World Building of the Year award in 2013.

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.
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.

Named after former president Heydar Aliyev, this building was a source of significant controversy for Hadid, due to criticisms of Azerbaijan’s human rights record.

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.
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.

London Aquatics Centre

One of Hadid’s best-known buildings, the London Aquatics Centre was created for the 2012 Olympic Games. It has since been modified for public use. Its undulating form was inspired by the movement of water.

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.
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.


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