Zaha Hadid Architects

‘Re:Imagine London’ in Fortnite ZHA collaborates with @EpicGames ‘Re:Imagine London’ is a creative experience played in Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular video games. Using Epic Games’ Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), ‘Re:Imagine London’ has been jointly developed by ZHA and Epic Games to research the use of UEFN for practical applications in architecture and to pool creator talent across industries including architecture, landscape, and interiors. Published by Epic Labs, ‘Re:Imagine London’ is a creator-made island in Fortnite, providing an interactive experience which highlights UEFN’s capabilities in Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) based on content provided by ZHA, AccuCities, and Beyond Creative. The project continues ongoing research applications by ZHA’s Computation & Design Group (ZHACODE) in urban planning, platform design, spatial content creation, configurators, user-experience design, and future twins. ‘Re:Imagine London’ explores London as a cooperative multiplayer experience in the genre of strategy-builder games with an educational component. Situated around London’s waterfronts, the project investigates urban intensification and community participation in the creation of walkable, mixed-use sustainable development. The experience facilitates rapid optioneering through an engaging and exploratory approach to negotiating the complexities of urban planning to build collaboratively in a contemporary context. The games’ build content is crafted in various scales as pre-composed spatial scenes expressing architectural, geometric, and spatial features consistent with ZHA’s built works while contributing to the planning & constructional awareness of configured solutions. PLAY- Re:Imagine London (1442-4257-4418) by downloading Fortnite (Fortnite.com/download) on your platform of choice and searching ‘Re:Imagine London’ or ‘1442-4257-4418’ in game LEARN- More about Re:Imagine London’s development in Epic’s Blog SHARE - Join ZHACODE Discord server and share your creations at Re:Imagine London #public_builds_share channel https://lnkd.in/etMjncES TAG your creations #reimaginelondoninfortnite

ZHA x GENCORK: office tours during London Design Festival, Tues 17 Sept Zaha Hadid Architects has partnered with GENCORK, the regenerative cork panel brand by Sofalca to create four cork walls informed by ZHA’s architectural designs. Each of the stunning wall reliefs now installed at the ZHA’s London studios convey the rich materiality and sustainability of cork and Gencork’s advanced production techniques. Join us at the Zaha Hadid Architects Gallery to preview newly-installed cork walls fabricated by Gencork with designs inspired by different ZHA projects to explore the potential of black cork agglomerate through advanced CNC milling machine systems. Material experts from Gencork and ZHA will lead the guided tours through the gallery and offices. Zaha Hadid Architects Gallery 101 Goswell Road London EC1V 7EZ, UK Three 45-minute tours are available on Tues 17 Sept - starting at 2pm; 3pm; or 4pm As limited tour spaces are available, booking required via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e8ewA3sw

ON SITE: Construction of the new Taikang Financial Centre in Wuhan is approaching full height Informed by Wuhan’s position as a central hub of China’s transport networks, the design is a circular composition of three interconnected towers within the Hankou Riverside Business District integrating the Yangtze River park and wetlands to the east as well as the city’s new Central Park to the south. With an adjacent station on Line 1 of the city’s metro network, the centre’s garden courtyard extends vertically as an urban canyon between the three towers. Further public spaces and amenities are located on skybridges connecting the towers at higher floors that includes the rooftop garden terrace providing panoramic views across the city and Yangtze River valley. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the circular composition of three interconnected towers provides effective self-shading while external fins with tapered profiles extend from each glazing mullion for additional facade shading whilst maintaining unobstructed views of the city. Founded in 1996, Wuhan’s Taikang Insurance Group has grown to become one of the largest providers of insurance, health and elderly care in China. The new Taikang Financial Centre will be a centre of excellence, developing effective systems and networks that will provide a new ecosystem of support for people of all ages across China. https://lnkd.in/e88z-YfY Photograph by Xue Liang

DDP, Seoul celebrates its 10 year anniversary with spectacular events and exhibition throughout 2024 Welcoming a record 13.75 million visitors to its exhibitions and events in 2023 – and an average of over 10 million visitors each year since opening in 2014 – DDP was listed by the New York Times as one of the world’s best places to visit; its design defined by Seoul’s ancient city wall discovered in archeology of the site during excavation before construction began - establishing an engaging cultural centre and a new public park in the middle of the city with direct connections to its ancient past. Home to Seoul Fashion Week showcasing Korea’s most innovative young designers, DDP has hosted iconic global brands including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci and Gaultier presenting acclaimed retrospective exhibitions of their collections. In 2022, film director Tim Burton hosted a blockbuster solo exhibition at DDP, explaining, “It’s an infinite honour to fulfill my wish to exhibit in a building designed by Zaha Hadid.” Later that same year, ZHA collaborated with the artist Refik Anadol at DDP’s Design Museum on the “Architecting the Metaverse” immersive exhibition exploring the intersection of generative AI and the metaverse. https://lnkd.in/emcbrSVW Photo : Seoul Light festival is one of the fantastic events throughout this year celebrating DDP's 10th anniversary.

ZHA’s Erosion Collection nominated as finalist in SBID International Design Awards   One of two ZHA designs selected as finalists in this year’s SBID awards, the new Erosion Collection by Zaha Hadid Architects for Neutra explores the dynamic interplay between materiality, time and form.   Carved from the finest Carrara marble, the fluid forms and sinuous lines of the collection blur the boundary between furniture and sculpture.   The Minera Table emerges as a singular composition defined by its materiality and precision craftsmanship. Expressing the erosion evident in the natural world, the table’s fluid forms have been expertly carved by Neutra from a single block of marble. Accommodating up to eight people, the Minera Table measures 320 x 160 x 72 cm and is an exclusive limited edition of eight pieces. Finely balanced between lightness and solidity, the Branch Console appears simultaneously suspended in space yet firmly grounded by the natural forces acting upon it. Crafted from one piece of marble, two symmetrical branches rise seamlessly from the base to support the 290 x 68 cm surface of the console, defining a central void which enhances the ethereal qualities of the design.   Photography by Leo Torri Studio   Public voting now open at https://lnkd.in/e8JsNdEc

ZHA hosted our inaugural Archimake session, making use of samples in our materials library and working as a group to create mood boards, collages and models. Over the course of the morning we explored why ZHA use specific materials for our buildings, installations and interiors. Archimake is a STEM Architecture and Design School for Young People, that help young people develop skills, learn about the built environment and design through creative workshops. STEM education focusses on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We look forward to hosting a full programme of Archimake sessions throughout the year. https://lnkd.in/ehb3eCZd

Three ZHA projects shortlisted for The Plan Awards 2024 Three projects by Zaha Hadid Architects are shortlisted for The Plan Awards 2024; Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Arts Centre in the ‘Culture’ category, Jiangxi River Bridge in the ‘Transport’ category and Masarycka in the ‘Office & Business’ category. The Plan Awards were established to promote discourse and debate on global design and planning themes. The centre at the heart of Zhuhai’s Jinwan district integrates a Performing Arts Centre, Science Centre and Art Museum; sheltered by latticed steel canopies configured through repetition, symmetry and scale variation. This repetition optimised pre-fabrication, pre-assembly and modular construction. The centre’s landscaping and lake are integral elements of Zhuhai’s ‘sponge city’ initiative that targets the natural permeation, storage and re-use of 70% of the city’s rainwater. The double-insulated glazing of the building’s envelope is optimized for thermal performance. With its 185-metre central span and 55-metre secondary spans reaching to the riverbanks, the Chengdu West First Bridge is a road, cycle and pedestrian bridge over the meandering Jiangxi River; enabling the West Line Road to become the western section of the Airport New Town ring-road and cycle route. As arches provide the most efficient bridge structure for spans between 120-250 meters, the bridge’s steel arches lean together touching at their crown, stabilising the structure while its supporting piers taper into its arches and road deck. Integrating Czech Railways’ modernisation and historic railway station, Masaryčka’s design defines the gateway to the city’s new public plazas and terraces establishing a dialogue with the urbanism of Prague’s Old Town, known as ‘the city of 100 spires’. Achieving LEED Platinum certification and meeting RIBA 2025 targets for embodied & operational carbon, its design incorporates roof gardens, a triple-insulated façade for optimal natural light, photovoltaics harvesting renewable energy and natural ventilation supported by smart management systems to reduce energy consumption. Readers can now vote for the Community Wish List Special Prize, follow link below. https://lnkd.in/eMd4SVJS

JLand Group & ZHA to build Discovery City within Ibrahim Technopolis ZHA’s first project in Malaysia, the 582-acre Discovery City masterplan will embrace circularity and foster a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environments JLand Group announced their pioneering collaboration with ZHA to develop the mixed-use Discovery City precinct within Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), the 7,290-acre township in Johor, Malaysia. Set to become a model of environmentally conscious design integrating seamlessly with the region’s distinctive landscapes, IBTEC is planned as a major circular city within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. With a Gross Development Value of RM27 billion, IBTEC is a key destination for strategic expansion in southern Malaysia. Zaha Hadid Architects are leading the Discovery City design, in addition to designing the centrepiece of the masterplan – the RM269 million cultural centre by ZHA will be the practice’s first building in Malaysia. HIJJAS Architects and Planners is the Local Project Architect while AJM-Planning and Urban Design Group serve as the local master planner. ZHA’s design approach for Discovery City will prioritise the integration with Johor’s natural surroundings, reflecting IBTEC’s vision of a circular city where innovation thrives. Staying true to this vision, ZHA will establish the framework for Discovery City’s ecologically sustainable architecture, together with innovations in smart city technologies, and a steadfast commitment to minimising environmental impact. By embracing circularity and fostering a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environments, Discovery City aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable development in Malaysia. Adhering to both local and international standards, including the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation’s Low Carbon Cities Framework and LEED international certification, Discovery City will demonstrate IBTEC’s commitment to environmentally sustainable development. Image: Proposed interior concept for office buildings within Discovery City https://lnkd.in/eS55Em6F

On Site: New photos from the construction site of the Central Bank of Iraq Headquarters in Baghdad Construction continues on the new 90,000 sq. m headquarters for the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad. Conveying the core values of this important national institution - resilience, stability and sustainability - the 170-metre tower is tailored to its very specific conditions within the city. Solid at its base, the bank’s structural façade gradually reduces as the tower rises above the banks of the River Tigris, peeling away in vertical layers to provide external shading to the tower’s double-insulated glazing. https://lnkd.in/ehmM7RGC

Ethiopian Airlines to build Africa’s largest airport to meet growth forecasts Design consultancy contract for new airport awarded to consortium led by DAR and ZHA. 
US$6 billion phase one will serve 60 million passengers annually with further phases serving up to 110 million passengers/year. Ethiopian Airlines Group will build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera, south of the capital Addis Ababa – cementing Ethiopia’s position as the crossroads of Africa, Asia and the Middle East (the world’s most rapidly expanding sectors of air travel) with a global transportation hub for the 21st Century. Achieving more than threefold growth in past ten years and foecasting similar expansion over coming decades, Ethiopian has become Africa’s largest airline - and one of the fastest-growing airlines worldwide operating to more than 150 domestic and international destinations. A key member of Star Alliance, Ethiopian is implementing its 15-year strategic plan to become one of the leading and most competitive aviation groups in the world. Meeting IATA forecasts for East Africa of more than 200% growth over next decade, the airport at Abusera will unlock Ethiopian Airlines’ potential beyond their current base at Bole International Airport which has no possibilities for significant expansion. The new airport’s location allows for progressive growth to meet future demand, while its lower altitude will enhance aircraft performance at take-off; enabling Ethiopian Airlines to take full advantage of its ultra-modern fleet to carry more passengers and cargo to more global destinations on longer-range, non-stop flights, using less fuel. Creating thousands of new jobs to serve Ethiopian Airlines expanding customer base & fleet, the new airport will have 4 times capacity of the existing Bole airport to meet Ethiopian Airlines’ growth forecasts. With a new express rail link to centre of Addis Ababa, the airport will combine proven innovations in aviation architecture with ecologically sound materials, sustainable construction practices, on-site renewable power generation, natural ventilation & rainwater collection across the site. Photo: Alamy https://lnkd.in/eHZsT4gC