ZAHA HADID

Full Name: Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid

Born: October 31, 1950, in Baghdad, Iraq
Died: March 31, 2016
Nationality: British-Iraqi
Profession: Architect, designer, and professor
Known as: "The Queen of the Curve"
Slide 3: Architectural Style & Influence
Architectural Movement: Deconstructivism &
Parametricism
Design Characteristics:
 Curvilinear, futuristic, and fluid forms
 Use of innovative materials and digital design
 Breaking traditional geometric forms
Major Influences:
 Russian avant-garde artists (Kazimir
Malevich, El Lissitzky)
 Nature, landscapes, and urban environments
 Advanced computational design
Grew up in an influential Iraqi family
Attended American University of
Beirut (AUB) – Studied Mathematics
(1968-1971)
Developed strong analytical and
problem-solving skills
Slide 5: Architectural Training
Architectural Association School of
Architecture (AA), London (1972-1977)
 Studied under architects like
Rem Koolhaas and Elia
Zenghelis
 Developed her interest in
radical and experimental
architecture
 Influenced by Russian
Suprematism
• Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004) 🏆
• First woman to receive this prestigious
award
• RIBA Gold Medal (2016) 🏅
• First solo female architect to win
• Stirling Prize (2010 & 2011)
• UK’s most prestigious architecture
award
• Revolutionized parametric
design using advanced
computational techniques
• Pioneered fluid and
organic forms in
architecture
• Inspired new generations
of architects
 Futuristic & Organic Forms: Inspired by
nature, fluid, and dynamic designs
 Parametricism: Use of algorithms and digital
tools to create complex, curving structures
 Deconstructivism: Breaking traditional
architectural forms into fragmented, non-linear
shapes
 Integration with the Environment: Designs
that blend seamlessly with surroundings
 Features:
 Flowing, wave-like
structure with no sharp
corners
 Seamless blend between
walls, floors, and ceilings
 Symbol of modernity and
progress in Azerbaijan
 Impact:
 Redefined architecture in
Baku
 Example of Zaha Hadid’s
signature fluid design
 Features:
 Inspired by river pebbles and
natural erosion
 Two interlocking structures with a
futuristic, sculptural form
 Advanced acoustics and seamless
integration with the landscape
 Impact:
 Elevated Guangzhou’s cultural
scene
 One of the most important opera
houses in China
 Features:
 Contemporary art museum
with an innovative layout
 Use of flowing, intersecting
lines and open spaces
 Concrete and glass create a
striking, modern aesthetic
 Impact:
 Redefined museum
architecture
 Created an immersive
experience for visitors
THE PIONEER OF ORGANIC
ARCHITECTURE
 Full Name: Frank Lloyd
Wright
 Born: June 8, 1867, in Richland
Center, Wisconsin, USA
 Died: April 9, 1959
 Profession: Architect, interior
designer, educator, and writer
 Famous For:
 Pioneering organic architecture
 Designing over 1,000
structures, with 500+
completed
 Developing the Prairie School
Movement
 Studied Engineering at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison (1886-1887)
 Did not complete his degree but gained
architectural training through work experience
 Apprenticeship: Worked under Louis
Sullivan, the "Father of Modernism"
 Developed his architectural philosophy
through hands-on learning
 Designed over 1,000
buildings, including homes,
museums, and offices
 Developed "Usonian
Homes" – affordable,
simple, modern homes for
the middle class
 Founded Taliesin
Fellowship (1932) – A
school for aspiring
architects
 Designed the first open-
plan concept in residential
architecture
 Revolutionized urban
planning with the
Broadacre City concept
 Organic Architecture:
 Buildings should harmonize with nature
 Use of natural materials like wood, stone, and
glass
 Prairie School Movement:
 Horizontal lines, flat roofs, and open spaces
 Inspired by the American Midwest landscape
 Form Follows Function:
 Every design element should serve a practical
purpose
 Gold Medal, American Institute of Architects
(AIA) (1949)
 Royal Gold Medal, RIBA (1941)
 Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Established
(1940) – To preserve his legacy
 UNESCO World Heritage Site (2019) – Eight
of his buildings were recognized
 Location: Pennsylvania, USA
 Features:
 Built over a waterfall,
blending with the natural
landscape
 Cantilevered terraces
extending over the water
 Considered one of the greatest
architectural achievements
 Impact:
 Redefined modern
architecture
 Symbol of organic architecture
 Location: New York, USA
 Features:
 Unique spiraling form inspired
by nature
 Continuous ramp gallery for a
seamless viewing experience
 Use of reinforced concrete for
fluidity
 Impact:
 One of the most famous
museums in the world
 A landmark of 20th-century
architecture
 Location: Chicago, USA
 Features:
 Iconic example of Prairie School
Architecture
 Horizontal lines, long overhangs,
and open interior spaces
 Integrated furniture and stained
glass windows
 Impact:
 Set a precedent for modern
American homes
 Showcased Wright's vision of
blending architecture with
nature