About this episode
This episode highlights the groundbreaking career of architect Zaha Hadid, narrated by Neri Oxman.
[This episode originally aired in May 2021.] Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Zaha Hadid had a groundbreaking career as an architect. She became known as the “Queen of the curve” for her innovative designs and buildings. Zaha was the first woman ever to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and designed the London Aquatics Center for the 2012 Olympics, the Guangzhou Opera House, and many other beautiful and creative buildings. She used her skills in art, architecture, and mathematics to leave her mark on cities around the world. You can listen to more podcast episodes you know and love, PLUS exciting new content on our Rebel Girls app! Just go to go.rebelgirls.com/dream-on to download and listen for free! About the Narrator A multi-disciplinary designer, architect, and professor, Neri Oxman founded The Mediated Matter Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2010 where she established and pioneered the field of Material Ecology. Oxman received her PhD in Design Computation at MIT in 2010. Prior to that, she earned a diploma from the Architectural Association in London. In addition to over 150 scientific publications and inventions, Oxman’s work is included in the permanent…
People in this episode
Host: Neri Oxman
Topics covered
- architecture
- women in design
- innovation
- Zaha Hadid
- Neri Oxman
- material ecology
Keywords
- Zaha Hadid
- architecture
- Neri Oxman
- Pritzker Prize
- design
- London Aquatics Center
- Guangzhou Opera House
- Material Ecology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Royal Institute of British Architects, SFMOMA, Cooper Hewitt
Places: Baghdad, London, Guangzhou
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