Guangzhou Opera House / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Iwan Baan
Surely every architect has wondered how the fluid but complex forms of the architecture of Zaha Hadid Architects are brought to reality. And it’s beautiful to see how an initial conceptual idea –probably drawn as a quick sketch– materializes in precise and detailed planimetric drawings.
We have compiled a series of construction details from 9 projects developed by Zaha Hadid Architects that give insight into her distinct style and approach, showing us that, with a little ingenuity and a lot of expertise, even the most impossible-seeming dreams can be built.
Jockey Club Innovation Tower / Zaha Hadid Architects
Facade Details
Jockey Club Innovation Tower / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Iwan Baan
Jockey Club Innovation Tower / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Jockey Club Innovation Tower / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery / Zaha Hadid Architects
Cross Section and Roof Details
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Luke Hayes
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
London Aquatics Centre for 2012 Summer Olympics / Zaha Hadid Architects
Section Details
London Aquatics Centre for 2012 Summer Olympics / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Hélène Binet
London Aquatics Centre for 2012 Summer Olympics / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
London Aquatics Centre for 2012 Summer Olympics / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
MAXXI Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects
Roof Details
MAXXI Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Iwan Baan
MAXXI Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
MAXXI Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Guangzhou Opera House / Zaha Hadid Architects
Envelope Details
Guangzhou Opera House / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Iwan Baan
Guangzhou Opera House / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Guangzhou Opera House / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects
Facade Details
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Paul Warchol
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
The Investcorp Building / Zaha Hadid Architects
Envelope and General Details
The Investcorp Building / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Luke Hayes
The Investcorp Building / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
The Investcorp Building / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Messner Mountain Museum Corones / Zaha Hadid Architects
General Details
Messner Mountain Museum Corones / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Werner Huthmacher
Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Messner Mountain Museum Corones / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Library and Learning Centre University of Economics Vienna / Zaha Hadid Architects
Envelope and Facade Details
Library and Learning Centre University of Economics Vienna / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Roland Halbe
Library and Learning Centre University of Economics Vienna / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
Library and Learning Centre University of Economics Vienna / Zaha Hadid Architects. Image Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
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