Design Monograph: Hadid

The design monograph series features influential architects, designers, brands, and design movements of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on women. Hadid, the first female architect to receive the Pritzker Prize, is known for her dramatic and confident designs influenced by globalism, including the London Aquatics Centre, Broad Art Museum, and Guangzhou Opera House.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A captivating design monograph series delves into the lives and remarkable works of the most influential architects, designers, brands, and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Each meticulously crafted volume presents a historical-critical essay that delves into the essence of the subject, shedding light on their life and artistic journey. This is followed by an exquisite illustrated appreciation that showcases groundbreaking masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on the world of design.

Among the distinguished cohort of architects, Zaha Hadid stands out as a trailblazer, achieving global recognition and securing the prestigious Pritzker Prize. Renowned for her bold and daring designs, Hadid was affectionately hailed as the "Queen of the Curve." Her architectural creations exude a sense of drama and confidence, seamlessly blending a global aesthetic with elegant fluidity and unexpected twists. Her major works, including the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics, the Broad Art Museum, and the Guangzhou Opera House, are testament to her unparalleled talent. However, it is her untimely passing in 2016 that has left a void in the architectural landscape, as many more remarkable projects were yet to be realized.

Through this captivating design monograph series, readers are invited to explore the profound impact of these visionary architects, designers, brands, and movements on the world of design. Each volume serves as a testament to their creativity, innovation, and enduring legacy, inspiring future generations of designers and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 188 x 134 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838611965