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by لُجين العتري
Zaha Hadid’s Biography
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1. Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1950.
2. She studied mathematics at the American University of Beirut before moving to London to study architecture at the Architectural Association.
3. After graduation, Hadid worked for several prominent architects before establishing her own practice, Zaha Hadid Architects, in 1980.
4. Hadid was known for her futuristic and unconventional architectural designs, which often featured sweeping curves and fluid lines.
5. She was the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, considered the most prestigious award in the field, in 2004.
6. Hadid designed a number of high-profile buildings around the world, including the MAXXI Museum in Rome, the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympic Games, and the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan.
7. Hadid passed away in 2016 at the age of 65 from a heart attack.
8. Despite her passing, her architecture firm continues to design and build innovative structures around the world.
9. Hadid's legacy continues to inspire and influence the next generation of architects and designers.
