Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect known for her bold, futuristic designs that redefined modern architecture. She was born on October 31, 1950, in Baghdad, Iraq, and passed away on March 31, 2016.

Key Achievements & Legacy

• First woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004)

• Won the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011

• Designed iconic structures like the Heydar Aliyev Center (Azerbaijan), MAXXI Museum (Rome), and Guangzhou Opera House (China)

• Known as the "Queen of Curves" for her fluid, dynamic architectural style

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

Her firm, Zaha Hadid Architects, continues her legacy, working on global projects across 44 countries with over 950 completed designs