Zaha Hadid Talking About Challenges of Architecture

Zaha Hadid talks to JO Magazine about the challenges of architecture.
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[@saratw5537]

"it's too painful...it's very very demanding to do it well and thats why most of us do it badly". That's what I have going through for the last year in my Architectural college, in studio 2 I wanted to do it well but I did not reached my design vision, in studio 3 the same thing with the group project, then with the individual there was improvement. It was a difficult year I wanted to bring something new and benefit the humans who's gonna use the space, I failed twice and I understand why. I do not want to take the easy road and do something normal, now in my studio 4 I'm almost achieving my vision for the first time, still difficult but hopefully I will achieve my vision this time 💪🏻 Edit after 2 years: i just want to tell myself 2 year ago that you didn’t failed, you made a progress 💕

[@_gesho]

I feel that all the time. You work so hard and sometimes achieve so little its honestly painful. I am typing this rn as I pull off an all-nighter for a final studio.

[@saratw5537]

@@_gesho keeeeeep going , wither you reach 100% of your goal or less you made a progress because you kept going and that’s what matter ✌🏼💪🏼. update about me, I strted working in big company I didn’t thought it was possbile for me to have a place there, specially a job in my filed when a lot of ppl told me”interior design doesn’t have future”(I didn’t let them decide my future i knew if i worked for what i love i can get results that I will love). Thanks god I feel staisfied about myself and that what matter, you feel good and satisfed about your self not the ppl not the things (i learned this lesson over the last year). ✨✨✨

[@tayebaadiba9312]

Taking all of those challenges.. Was that worthy enough. What do u think?..

[@sarahfeil8728]

She’s my favourite architect. Her work is fantastically beautiful and beyond compare. Artistic vision is hers.

[@try2justbe]

I think she is the real Iron Lady, both in name and character, Hadid= means Iron in Arabic! So proud of her:)

[@othfan44]

you must be proud of her cause she's Arab. Well, you should actually.... at least one Arab person who doesn't practice terror. she should get an award for it!

[@abdelhak50]

othfan44 u r so racist u know the math u use is created by arabs? aljebra is an arabic word? ibn khaldoun created today's sociology? ibn sina developped the medcine? and the list is long christians created terror before spreading it in today's world

[@abdelhak50]

othfan44 u r so racist u know the math u use is created by arabs? aljebra is an arabic word? ibn khaldoun created today's sociology? ibn sina developped the medcine? and the list is long christians created terror before spreading it in today's world

[@othfan44]

Abdelhak Chaker I'm the brainwashed one???? What about ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hamas, Taliban, Islamic Jihad?!?! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_designated_terrorist_groups ALL are Islamic terrorist organizations! Jesus, you can't be THAT stupid to think people are actually going to buy your lies!

[@abdelhak50]

try2justbe yeah u're right bro

[@alihamadi8687]

your beautiful work will be an immortal witness of what great person this earth has witnessed! thank you!!

[@isaacg5268]

Shes like the realist architect alive...

[@mimisangale4676]

RIP .....She was born in the right place where she was able to exploit her potential and display her brilliance

[@AsdAsd-rc2yo]

Mimi sangale she was born in baghdad

[@IraqiRomanceKing]

the correct spelling of her name is Zuha as it's pronounced in Arabic language or Iraqi accent ..

[@meshlife88]

I love her work, glad to learn more about her! Thanks for posting.

[@TheRickydrummer]

As an architect, I am sure Zaha Hadid is the most free-minded architect in the world. Her work is not influenced by the conventional aspect of modern construction. Many times innovation was paralleling with her ideas. New technology was often being brought in in order to realize her design. She is the pioneer of future architecture.

[@dankevinjaro8157]

REST IN PEACE ZAHA.

[@meitalz9501]

I am a fourth year Architecture student living in Jerusalem Israel. And I think that you are a great! much respect to you and to your work. keep on shining. god bless.

[@n.a.d8005]

palestine*

[@othfan44]

nerjes allami what's/where's "palestine"? didn't find it on the map!

[@abdelhak50]

othfan44 what map the one you draw? no checkout the real map

[@othfan44]

Abdelhak Chaker Is google good enough? cause it ain't there, stupid.

[@abdelhak50]

yeah the one edited in the last few decades

[@joeyhernandez5382]

I really enjoyed this interview, thank you.

[@Sparkling_Designs]

RIP Zaha your works are unforgettable......u r my role model

[@nelliepoo7120]

:48 she is right about that...because I remember when I took a class in high school and some of the guys struggled at reading the floor plans and using auto- CAD ...some men don't like it when a female can do better at their dominated field.....because some men pursue it for the wrong reasons too...this field is definitely not something you want to waste time in if your heart isn't in it...

[@MobileFatasy66]

Your hard works and achievement...you have my respect.

[@trish8321]

If I had just one dollar for everytime I've heard another architect saying "if you're a doctor, if you're a lawyer, people dont argue with you. But people argue with architects and feel like they can negotiate with your standards and rates".... I would probably have about half a million dollars.

[@nestanijolia8214]

I love and admire this human being!!! And she inspires as well!!! The humanity needs more people like her!!

[@hakaboy6924]

here work is a perfect blend of math and architecture with more than a touch of engineering. Like her work or not you have to admire her mind

[@theoryg]

I think for sure its a field headed for many changes its constantly evolving what you learned 15 to 20 years ago is being challenged by technology and digital applications. Talk about life long learning-

[@kimura3033]

She is one of the few architects whose theory and the actual form of architecture are equally amazing.

[@Bambi469]

Listen to Toyo Ito, listen to Sanaa...darn this woman knows how to talk!

[@carlmar713]

impresive interview thanks so much.

[@rafaelpetinesii7123]

Wow..superbly incredible amazingly brave designer

[@archiscale]

Respect for this lady.

[@mohitkesar7710]

Misss uu so much mam ...rip...

[@jibrilzakari9495]

Shes an inspiration

[@akonali9637]

proud of u..my nation proud of such lady

[@ZzlundagardZz]

Una mente tan brillante no necesita empaquetadura... ! ZAHA HADID the best!

[@becs290]

my no. 1 inpiration

[@swatch716]

@LokHangLorraine Architects or students always learn through the practise of architecture. it's a never ending process. by put it as a profession, it does kinda of put a stop to the process, which is never the case in the practice of architecture.

[@rvggarcon]

Except Zaha Hadid is a true visionary, genius, and everything she does has never been seen or done before (a million times.)

[@dhuhakasim7179]

Love you so much gad bless your soul

[@aramuk2848]

Genius Woman

[@rr7firefly]

For those who read, there's a penetrating and revealing look at her professional life in Rowan Moore's book "Why We Build." She's in a unique position as the preeminent woman in the world of architecture, the only one to receive a Pritzker Prize. Her ability to thrive at that level of achievement is a testament to her resilience in a world dominated by men. I wish I could find that video of her throwing a tantrum during an interview.

[@rr7firefly]

***** I'm not so sure that my observations about architecture as a male-dominated profession are off the mark. I have worked in that field (designer in an office, writing for publications, and as a professor) and the shift to a more equal gender distribution of design responsibilites is still not fully realized. (I can only speak from my experiences in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin.) My admiration for Zaha is not based on her architecture, but on her dogged persistence to assert herself where many women would just accept the status quo. She sets herself up as an easy target in that effort and that contributes to her "difficult" personality.

[@proximaism]

her designs are simply composed of expressive geometries nothing more just like an ordinary architect.

[@mary28aoao]

ZAHA HADID u r my idol and i'm sooo proud cuz u r from my lovely county IRAQ my dream is being like u love u :) maryam

[@gork12]

@proximaism no theyre not. theyre composed of recursive and parametric design

[@archirix]

as any great architect, shes has a strong team behind her.

[@33Giusi]

YOU ARE THE BEST

[@blimofrisc]

lord well ho interviewed 6 exceptional designers during this year's design week. you can find more on his website

[@NimrodClover]

Don't know if I agree with her assertion about the critical role of teamwork given her history within her own studio. Yes, the team can work so long as they are all a team and she is the coach. There are multiple studies that show that creative design by committee produces lesser work than small groups or individuals. In a way, that is how she started. Teamwork is just the most recent catch-phrase within Architecture sometimes used to justify maintaining an army of underpaid and underappreciated workers all feeding into the ego of another and occasionally producing some true gems.

[@davetv4705]

What a great woman! Continue to rest in peace Maám.

[@lukec21]

I want to know the answer to the first thing she said " I dont think it is a profession?"0.20 "what is it then?" Does she mean people are also biased in saying it is a profession when they are architects. as apposed to the universal status of architecture? what is it then? @4.27 shes says i think architecture is a fantastic profession.

[@gterrymed]

Prejudice Sucks. People who are prejudiced or witness prejudice need to stop. It's a continuous Fight just as Zaha says.

[@adamasarr856]

"The professional is not bias, the people are"

[@VertigaDesignMEDIA]

ZAHA FUCKING HADID. JESUS CHRIST. She is a legend.

[@hallmarkin1093]

but being a woman in architecture and engineering is not difficult. I start in arch then went to engineering. You get all the support in the world especially nowadays.

[@mireylleberenicetellocaver1988]

I liked the video , I have a question to manage the program which uses Zaha Hadid NECESSARY FOR YOUR PROJECTS master mathematics 'd really appreciate it ?, THANKS

[@roksraka9241]

As an architecture student, I find her an important figure in popularising architecture, showing that women can achieve great things in our profession etc., but I have little respect for her as an actual architect. Here's why... although she has produced some very decent projects in her career, they are, on average, her smaller, less known projects. The buildings she's known for, and the ones she seemed most proud of, were the ones which capture the public's imagination on pretty photos, but are actually harmful for the environment they're built in, do not function as they should, are unnecessarily complicated and expensive for the sake of sculpturalism and are merely a reflection of her massive ego. Whoever elevates herself above the rest of us, thinking she is somehow greater (which she has said in one way or another) by definition can't be a great architect - someone whose primary duty is empowering other people's lives through design, rather than empowering herself through publicising and media attention. Even though she has also said that architecture is for the people, I think it'd be unfair to compare her to someone like Aravena, who actually does good for thousands of people by improving their living conditions, instead of giving them some white curves to look at. By no means do I think that all architects should be designing only social housing and building schools in Sub-Saharan Africa, but our profession would certainly benefit if more people shared this kind of mindset. Architecture is not about shape - it's about the life that this shape attracts, guides and enhances. ... nevertheless, RIP

[@marcopolo-cd9yd]

Rok Sraka Brahh you have no clue what her work did for people like us, architecture students, she has liberated our minds she has given us permission to let out our imaginations. Her work is a powerful tool. To anyone who sees this either as an architect or a farmer they will learn that there are no limits in this world they will learn that they themselves can do anything. Brah her work can also inspire people living in poverty her architecture cam send a message of limitless possibility to those who need it.

[@joemeyer6876]

Any woman who gains respect and notoriety in a profession dominated by homosexual Jews is exempt from criticism. . .

[@truthseeker000000]

Awww...that's cruel! She's quite an amazing woman and a brilliant architect!

[@YMAlbaik]

I love you Zoha Hadid ..... I'm so inspired from you ... May ALLAH bless you...

[@rvggarcon]

Oh, you are that person I was talking about in total awe of these kinds of buildings I hate. I am a minimalist and modernist in every sense. My house is completely white with Mies Van der Rohe and Arne Jacobsen furniture while yours probably has antiques or is "eclectic". We are total opposites and will never agree, get over it.

[@varundogra7992]

5:25-5:35...true indeed...i face this many times...!!

[@vonspre]

Amazing!!

[@koukou1985]

@umtemaisoutrote Well, I don't really think so that she could reach the level she is at the moment if she wasn't, at least, a clever and methodical. The truth is that she is such a trademark and amazingly commercial now, but still her designs are outstanding!

[@dannarfa]

she talking to the interviewer !! not the camera

[@Lawrence176321]

Please, if you wish to share your idea's & thoughts, share them in a respectful manner, so that all of humanity can get along, being subjective & prejudice about certain issues is not going to get us forward in dealing with 1.6 billion people (islam; muslims; those whom are practicing of course). Peace & Love. Your brother in humanity.

[@wasdnty]

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[@RichDoesGames]

has she ever done a site analysis?

[@abdelhak50]

Richod no her concept is to impose her project, to dominate, to steal the attention so she creates a contrast with the environnement

[@abdelhak50]

Richod no her concept is to impose her project, to dominate, to steal the attention so she creates a contrast with the environnement

[@MuteAndContinue]

0:43-0:45 A slip for the ages!

[@zigzagshift]

Yup I think people should respect the profession more. One teacher from the other faculty commented to me that architects only know how to "make things look pretty". Sad really...

[@truthseeker000000]

It's a bit presumptuous of you to think I have not seen first hand any of her projects! You're wrong! I have visited a high-end residential project she designed in my city.

[@hallmarkin1093]

she is very strong and intimidating but also sincere and beautiful

[@pu328]

we long for a chance to make an animation for great projects

[@wildflxwer6261]

Rest In Peace the “Queen Of Curve”I learned a lot about her on my project and her nickname is the queen of curve!

[@pslopez7]

@Malbo22 well that can be a compliment or an insult, which depends on the individual. but either way nice comparison.

[@Malbo22]

@7superduper I wasn't being offensive, since I like Lady Gaga's innovativeness and modernity, much like Zaha Hadid. Don't worry, I'm not that much of a fan of Lady G's music either. lol!

[@salfaridz]

He wished for his God to bless Zaha, at least NOW. He didn't write "May ALLAH bless you now and hereafter". Get right, get real. OMG, for people like you that still be living on this pure soil, I just could say "Bless you".

[@carlmar713]

SE REQUIERE APOYO Y SOPORTE UN AMBIENTE PARA APRENDER, ESPECIALMENTE DADOS LO PREJUICIOS! not bad not bad at all

[@HeartAnimeManga]

uhm no I was just telling you that even if you are not a muslim a muslim can pray to god/allah for you and the girl/boy was saying "May allah bless you" you replyd and told her "I don't think shes into allah and shit" so even if you dont believe in anything someone who does believes in something can pray for you thats it!! dont be so rude dude

[@silvanapopa]

She looks like a mature version of Mona Lisa...

[@hansgutscher6798]

I do not find any interest in this interview. There is an enormous difference between the fascinating work of Zaha Hadid and her talking.

[@haidertirhi9463]

People have a preferred way to express themselves. Obviously for her, its design not talk

[@ivylamlam3446]

what inspired zaha hadid to become an architect?

[@MrMaurito1986]

thnak you ... for what it's worth ...

[@HeartAnimeManga]

maybe but she doesn't said that she is she just said that god / allah may bless her even if she is christian or not :)

[@lukec21]

Ah so she says architecture is a profession although many people dont see it that way, And is not respected and trusted enough on public buildings. So i guess some can practice the profession side of architecture, yet others can only really be architects on the same level as home builders and developers. Unless you are trusted fully with a general brief you then fall in the profession category. To do it well you need full trust from the clients without being told to much what to do by them.

[@rvggarcon]

It will take at least 1,000 years, if that, for it to look stupid. What looks stupid is hideous old buildings you see everywhere in London and Paris that have cultural and historical meaning. Buildings that everyone looks in awe of, I just want to tear them down. When you talk about only visual appeal that looks stupid years later, you are talking about the buildings with baroque or Victorian architecture for example. I find them so ugly.

[@mimbubble1]

Go on you good thing ...

[@ZeljkoZdravkovic]

Zaha welcome to Belgrade, Serbia ! :)

[@umtemaisoutrote]

why?

[@saqraldhahiry8986]

very well.

[@rvggarcon]

I dismissed your comment because it's just an opinion, and your attitude is also quite douche-y. I'm not saying she is a mathematical genius or invented the cure to cancer; it's obvious she hasn't. Visual appeal is important and not as easy as it looks, fuck cultural, historical, or social meaning. And I was talking about her in relation to "lady gaga," who everyone thinks is so new and visionary, when she's ripped her ideas off other people and we've seen it a million times before.

[@crystalyeowchingching1036]

全世界的建筑工程师，设计师，填土师，准备好了，不是很好玩的工程，我要求满高的，准备好了，梯级旁边要建斜路推轮椅上去，每层楼也有方便轮椅的上下，每栋楼可以衔接。

[@1999sedat]

you are very very well I LOVE YOUR SCULPTURES ''ZAHA'' I WOULD LİKE TO BE SAME YOU

[@davidsakumoto]

@Malbo22 Agreed. both of them r my idols

[@1994jordanian]

how did you know that?

[@jabbaricality]

this woman gonna kill me!! TRULY WHAT MEN CAN DO, women CAN DO MOST MORE BETTER!!!

[@tinashen2984]

Fierce!

[@7superduper]

@Heyabong True, but more so with someone like Justin Bieber, he's equally talented and twelve! Sorry for being unfair.

[@fariz90]

guys it's kinda lame for you to be talking bout religion here

[@dailyinsprirations]

What makes architecture so hard?

[@annabelle4192]

people

[@khaledbenaida5676]

It takes years for a building to be visible unlike music or cinema or paintings !!!!

[@khaledbenaida5676]

Rem koolhaas said architecture is an incredibly slow process !!

[@myndwork]

so that's your contra argument? very mature. one more thing though, it doesn't matter where and into what religion people are born, its what they become that matters.

[@MrSafety18]

FUCK I need subtittles

[@reitveld1]

interesting.

[@msij1992]

she is muslim actually her full name is *Zaha Mohammad Hadid* her father's name is mohammad + 97% of the iraki population is muslim...do some research:)

[@Muusicization]

Her point about architects not being respected enough is totally true. Other than that, she's difficult to listen to...

[@mgmsz]

@Malbo22 OMG i just thinking of that on my head right now !!

[@JIKUereno]

She reminds me a bit of Martha Argerich.

[@Malbo22]

Zaha Hadid... the Lady Gaga of the architectural world!

[@nia_nah]

@swatch716 What does that mean?

[@zlyable]

Google > ZAHA HADID CHANDELIER