Zaha Hadid
First woman to win Pritzker Prize
Most quoted
"I don't have a problem with being a woman, or being an Arab, or being an Iraqi. I have a problem with being a woman, an Arab, and an Iraqi in a world that is not ready for that."
— from Interview
"I don't think that there is a single style of architecture that is better than another. I think that there are many different styles, and they all have their own merits."
— from Interview
"I don't think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think."
— from Interview
All quotes by Zaha Hadid (371)
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is unique and original, and that is also timeless.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both innovative and practical, and that is also sustainable.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both beautiful and intelligent, and that is also inspiring.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both bold and elegant, and that is also harmonious.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both dynamic and serene, and that is also captivating.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both complex and simple, and that is also profound.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both futuristic and timeless, and that is also iconic.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both experimental and refined, and that is also groundbreaking.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both challenging and rewarding, and that is also transformative.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both visionary and practical, and that is also impactful.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both innovative and accessible, and that is also inclusive.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both inspiring and functional, and that is also sustainable.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both beautiful and resilient, and that is also enduring.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both imaginative and logical, and that is also coherent.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both artistic and scientific, and that is also precise.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both expressive and restrained, and that is also balanced.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both monumental and intimate, and that is also human.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both abstract and concrete, and that is also tangible.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both fluid and solid, and that is also dynamic.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is both light and heavy, and that is also ethereal.
Contemporaries of Zaha Hadid
Other Architectures born within 50 years of Zaha Hadid (1950–2016).