I don't think I am that tough, actually. Well, tough in the sense that I don't take any rubbish, and that doesn't make me very popular, frankly. I mean, because some people say something to me, and I just tell them off. I mean, why should I put up with it? Zaha Hadid franklymakepeople share on social
People don't talk to you properly. It's the way they talk to you; they dismiss you. I think it's a combination of me being a woman and a foreigner. Zaha Hadid combinationdismissforeigner Change image and share on social
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
My buildings are not particularly expensive. It is not a tin shed. If you want a tinny car, you pay for that. Zaha Hadid buildingcarexpensive Change image and share on social
I love driving around east London - it's always full of surprises. Actually, I don't drive myself - I like to be driven. Zaha Hadid driveeastfull Change image and share on social
I find industrial cities exciting. I like their toughness. Zaha Hadid cityexcitfind 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
Men think a woman should not have an opinion. Zaha Hadid manopinionwoman Change image and share on social
People in power, they're so used to people kind of playing up to them. Zaha Hadid kindpeopleplay Change image and share on social
