Today marks 31 years since the passing of architect Zaha Hadid, and to commemorate her legacy, ten items from her archives have been highlighted. These pieces capture both her architectural talent and personal idiosyncrasies.
One notable item is a presentation box for the Vitra Fire Station in Weil am Rhein, Germany. This acrylic box model contained layers of cardstock reliefs, paintings, drawings, and photocopies, allowing Hadid to carry her design process with ease during client meetings. The transparent cases were also a clever way to speed up airport baggage searches.
Another intriguing piece is a set of sketches on Post-it notes from the "A New Barcelona" project in 1989. These quick sketches explore interlocking geometries and layering elements within Barcelona's grid, showcasing Hadid’s iterative design process.
The MAXXI museum relief model from Rome is another standout item. Made from single sheets of heavy paper, these cut and folded reliefs bridged Hadid’s two-dimensional and three-dimensional work while articulating the interlocking forms and flowing spaces she was exploring for the MAXXI site.
A unique personal touch is a wooden goat that Hadid took with her everywhere, symbolizing her deep loyalty to friends.
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