The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
The world is not a rectangle. A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid
Written by Jeanette Winter
Category: Tricycler
Summary:
This is a portrait of architect Zaha Hadid who is one of the most famous architects and one of the few influential women architects in history.
The book shows her architectural journey with:
Her ability to creatively find inspiration in nature
Her “outside-of-the-box” thinking
Her perseverance in making “unrealistic” designs a reality
Plus point:
Zaha Hadid is famous for her innovative designs and her pioneer spirit. She overcame the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, as well as the adversities of being an immigrant.
Discussion points with your kid:
Before or after you read this book with your child, it will be useful to show them some of Hadid’s work. Point out the unique architectural qualities in her designs, and make a connection between her designs and nature. Further recommendations:
If your child would like to see more of Hadid’s work, you can visit her website and have a deeper look at her infrastructure work, her urban planning designs, or even her sculptures.
Ask your child to find Iraq on a map.
Expose your child to more about where Hadid is from and the culture in Iraq. If you’d like to go deeper, look for true stories about other women's lives in Iraq and in other Muslim countries. Discuss the challenges and accomplishments of these women.
Other Facts about Hadid:
Zaha Hadid is of Iraqi Arab Muslim origin and she attended Catholic school.
Zaha Hadid studied mathematics at the American University of Beirut.
