Zaha Hadid has long been an inspiration: the subject for my final year Art History paper at University was Deconstructivist Architecture, which featured Rem Koolhaus and the early years of Zaha Hadid.

Hadid’s approach to architecture explores a new modernity, creating buildings with multiple perspective points using fragmented geometry and the qualities of elasticity. Her architecture defies its own solidity, challenging our perception of space and creating the illusion of it changing as we pass through it. More intriguing is that she presented her drawings in the form of impressionist abstract paintings as she felt architectural drawings could not communicate the feel of her fluid spaces.

ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTURE

Images: Performing Arts Centre, Abu Dhabi and Aquatic Centre, London.

Images: Contemporary Art Museum, Cagliari Italy

ZAHA HADID OBJECTS

Images: Shoes for Brazilian brand, Melissa and Vortexx Light

Image: Louis Vuitton collaboration

As the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, Zaha Hadid has made her mark on the global world of architecture and for me she is a legend in our time. Owning a piece of her jewelry, like the ‘Glace’ bangle she created for Swarovski would serve as a constant reminder of a woman who succeeded in pushing the boundaries between form and function.
 

  The ‘Glace’ bangle for Swarovski