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Zaha Hadid. About Hadid. Born in Baghdad, Iraq October 31, 1950 Grew up in modern, “Bauhaus-inspired†house; probably boosted her interest in field of architecture. Well-known and highly respected architect; has own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects
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About Hadid • Born in Baghdad, Iraq October 31, 1950 • Grew up in modern, “Bauhaus-inspired” house; probably boosted her interest in field of architecture. • Well-known and highly respected architect; has own firm, Zaha Hadid Architects • First female architect to win the Pritzker Prize (2004) • Also won Stirling prize (2011)
Beko Building • Newest creation • To be located in downtown Belgrade, Serbia Image retrieved from: http://www.businessinsider.com/zaha-hadids-beko-building-in-belgrade-2012-11
Edifici Torre Espiral • Joint project with Hadid’s firm and Patrik Schumaker • Currently under construction in Barcelona Image retrieved from: http://buildipedia.com/aearchitecture/zaha-hadid-architects-edifici-torre-espiralc-pros/featured-
Videos More buildings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WiMlrLfPlo Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr9P3EWYPiA Unveiling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOD8i8dJysM
Questions • Zaha Hadid was the first woman to win what prize? • What is Hadid’s most recent design? • What is Hadid’s architecture firm named?