Half of architecture students are women, and you see respected, established female architects all the time. Zaha Hadid architectarchitectureestablish Change image and share on social
Architecture is how the person places herself in the space. Fashion is about how you place the object on the person. Zaha Hadid architecturefashionobject Change image and share on social
The commission process in America and England is different. In America, they do it through an interview process, and it's really based on whether they like you or not. I mean, it's nothing to do with whether you do the best scheme or the worst scheme. Zaha Hadid americabadbase share on social
Of course, my family helped me, my brothers helped me, but after I set up my own office I had to really help myself. Some people seem to think I had an oil well in my garden! It's a nice idea but not true. Zaha Hadid brotherfamilygarden share on social
Women are always told, 'You're not going to make it, its too difficult, you can't do that, don't enter this competition, you'll never win it,' - they need confidence in themselves and people around them to help them to get on. Zaha Hadid competitionconfidencedifficult share on social
I have always appreciated those who dare to experiment with materials and proportions. Zaha Hadid appreciatedareexperiment Change image and share on social
Good education is so important. We do need to look at the way people are taught. It not just about qualifications to get a job. It's about being educated. Zaha Hadid educateeducationgood Change image and share on social
When I was growing up in Iraq, there was an unbroken belief in progress and a great sense of optimism. It was a moment of nation building. Zaha Hadid beliefbuildgreat Change image and share on social
I have always appreciated designers who dare to reinterpret fabrics and proportions, so I follow the Japanese and Belgian designers. The pieces are so animated. When they lie still, they are one thing, but once you stand them up or wear them, they become something else. Zaha Hadid animateappreciatebelgian share on social
What's nice about concrete is that it looks unfinished. Zaha Hadid concreteniceunfinished Change image and share on social
