People don't talk to you properly. It's the way they talk to you; they dismiss you. I think it's a combination of me being a woman and a foreigner.
Zaha HadidRead
I'm trying to discover - invent, I suppose - an architecture, and forms of urban planning, that do something of the same thing in a contemporary way. I started out trying to create buildings that would sparkle like isolated jewels; now I want them to connect, to form a new kind of landscape, to flow together with contemporary cities and the lives of their peoples.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Zaha Hadid expresses the desire to create architecture that integrates and harmonizes with urban life.
In this quote, Zaha Hadid reflects on her evolution as an architect, moving from the creation of individual, eye-catching buildings to designing integrated urban environments. She emphasizes the importance of architecture that not only stands out but also connects with the surrounding urban fabric, enhancing the lives of the people who inhabit those spaces.
Themes
ArchitectureUrban PlanningDesignIntegrationLandscapeContemporary
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about modern architecture trends, one could use this quote to illustrate the shift towards integrated urban designs.
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