Known as “Queen of the curves”, Zaha Hadid for some people may come across as just another starchitect who produced eye-catching forms. However, there are many unexpected and bizarre aspects about this pioneer architect in her career, her academic life, and even her personal life that go beyond the limit of concrete and steel.
Here we highlight 10 unusual and unpredictable noteworthy facts that you might not know about the Iraqi-British architect.
1. She designed almost 1000 projects
“You really have to have a goal. The goal posts might shift, but you should have a goal. Know what it is you want to find out.”- Zaha Hadid
Photography: Wojtek Gurak
The late architect is the founder of the leading firm Zaha Hadid Architects which has designed 950 projects in 44 countries. Initially founded in 1980 with only five employees, the London-based firm has now over 427 staff members working on its many projects. Hadid’s first project?Vitra Fire Station in Germany, was constructed in 1994, while her latest project was the One Thousand Museum which is currently under construction and will be ready by the end of 2018.
2. She had a very successful line of shoe designs
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Labeled as “The Lady Gaga of Architecture”, Hadid’s infatuation with design was not only limited to architecture. As a matter of fact, her line of shoes was where she could let out all her creative juices without being restrained by the limitations ...