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Public records list Zaha Hadid as an architect, university teacher and jewelry designer. Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq on October 31, 1950. Death is recorded on March 31, 2016, at the age of 65. Schooling on record includes American University of Beirut. Recorded honors include Stirling Prize (2010, 2011), Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2012), Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004) and 4 more.
My Take
Zaha Hadid is, for me, one of the few architects whose work genuinely rewires how you imagine a building can move. Her early grounding in mathematics shows in those impossible, swooping curves that feel less constructed than poured. Winning the Pritzker and shattering barriers for women in a stubbornly male field only deepens my respect. Structures like the London Aquatics Centre and the Heydar Aliyev Center still look like they arrived from a future we haven't reached yet. Her death in 2016 felt cruelly early, but the audacity she left scattered across the globe will keep astonishing people. I admire her fearlessness without reservation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zaha Hadid
- Name (Japanese)
- ザハ・ハディッド
- Reading
- ざは・はでぃっど
- Born
- October 31, 1950 – March 31, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
- Occupation
- architect / designer / university teacher / jewelry designer / artist
2. Background
- University
- American University of Beirut
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Stirling Prize
- 2012 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize
- 2009 Praemium Imperiale
- 2016 Royal Gold Medal
- 2011 Stirling Prize
- Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
- 2012 Jane Drew Prize
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | London Aquatics Centre | — | |
| Notable work | Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center | — | |
| Notable work | Guangzhou Opera House | — | |
| Notable work | Contemporary Arts Center | — | |
| Notable work | Dubai Opera House | — | |
| Notable work | BMW Central Building | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.zaha-hadid.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaha%20Hadid
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B6%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q47780
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zaha Hadid born?
Born October 31, 1950.
When did Zaha Hadid die?
Died March 31, 2016, aged 65.
Where was Zaha Hadid from?
Zaha Hadid was from Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.
What did Zaha Hadid do?
Zaha Hadid worked as architect, designer, university teacher, jewelry designer, artist.
What was Zaha Hadid known for?
Notable works include London Aquatics Centre, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Guangzhou Opera House.
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