Zaha Hadid

Why We Love Zaha Hadid

Zaha Hadid was larger than life in so many ways...as an architect, businesswoman, visionary and teacher, to name a few. Her foundation in mathematics allowed her a certain freedom to experiment. The boundary-pushing building designs that resulted have a curve-kissed fluidity and continuity that, on their grand scale, seem almost structurally impossible and visually indescribable. That also applies, on a smaller scale, to her lighting designs and home accessories--boldly and beautifully curved, they practically cry out to be touched.

Noteworthy Products from Zaha Hadid

The Alessi Forma Cheese Grater incorporates key elements of Hadid's creative philosophy (especially the curves and soft edges).

In Her Own Words

“With experimentation, you think you’re going to find out one thing, but you actually discover something else. That’s what I think is really exciting. You discover much more than you bargain for."