Join me as we explore the groundbreaking architect Zaha Hadid, famous for her radical curved designs that redefined architecture. This video traces Hadid's journey from her childhood in Iraq to her status as a superstar "Starchitect" with major projects like the London Aquatics Centre.
We'll learn about Hadid's progressive style characterized by sweeping fluid forms, tilted walls, and fragmentation of shapes. See innovative buildings like the Rosenthal Center in Cincinnati with its alien-like curves and the Guangzhou Opera House with its melted slab appearance.
As the first woman awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize, Hadid smashed stereotypes and inspired younger generations with her futuristic aesthetic vision. Though she faced obstacles as a pioneering female architect, Hadid left behind an unbelievable body of work when she passed away in 2016.
See examples of Hadid's models in addition to her mind-blowing constructed buildings. You'll never look at architecture the same way again after understanding Zaha Hadid's boundary-pushing legacy!