| Sumario: | Zaha Hadid is one of the most important and influential architects in the world. Educated in mathematics in Baghdad and architecture at Londons Architectural Association, Hadid is the first female recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Prize. This is a complete monograph of Zaha Hadids early, unbuilt and built works, from her student years to the latest projects under development, and includes her furniture, stage and exhibition designs. The projects ? constructed, in planning or under construction ? are located around the globe. An introduction by Aaron Betsky, 2008 Director of the Venice Architecture Biennale, examines the architects career, both in the context of architectural history and as a manifestation of the current and future state of architecture. The works are organized in chronological order over Hadids 30-year career, revealing her earliest inspirations and powerful resonances between projects
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