This time one of her latest projects, the 330,000 square meter, Galaxy SOHO, urban complex, in Beijing, is nominated, for The Designs of the Year 2013 Awards, the so called "Oscars of the Design World". Way to go, Zaha!
Let's take a look at this one of a kind project, hot cup of coffee at hand and all...
One of the design concepts of the project is to create an internal world reflecting the theme of the Chinese courtyard.
Soho Galaxy, Zaha Hadid Architecture, Urban Complex, Beijing
At the same time, the project is very much a design of the 21st century – no longer working with rigid blocks and the spaces between these blocks; but working with soft and malleable volumes which coalesce, fuse, pull apart and connect with multiple stretched bridges in order to create a world of synchronized adaptation and fluid movement within.
Soho Galaxy, Zaha Hadid Architecture, Urban Complex, Beijing
Soho Galaxy, Zaha Hadid Architecture, Urban Complex, Beijing
The other concept of the design is inspired by the ancient Chinese terraced rice field. Derived from nature, parametric design is the synthesis of contemporary digital technology and the natural landscape.
Soho Galaxy, Zaha Hadid Architecture, Urban Complex, Beijing
The multiple flowing plateaus act as a rice field in the mountains, connecting the various volumes, and forming an urban landscape.More Zaha Hadid in Future Architecture:
London Aquatics Centre
Pierres Vives, France
Regium Waterfront Museum, ItalyAntwerp Port House
Cairo Towers
Stunning project by Zaha <3
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