The Telegraph

ON ARCHITECTURE





ON SUCCESS

ON BEING FEMALE

ON BEING ARAB









What a shocking moment for the World. The British-Iraqi architect, Zaha Hadid, passed away today at the age of 65 in Miami after contracting bronchitis and suffering a heart attack.At the young age of 65, she's an icon we took comfort in being around for a while, witnessing as she concocts architectural marvels around the world. It's a strange moment for students, architects, Arabs - and everyone, really, to hear of her sudden death just at the height of her career, considering that she's been dubbed the top female architect in the world (and arguably, in all-time history).News of her death has already been received with the same bittersweet energy that commemorated late mass icons like David Bowie on social media. Considering that few architects have been celebrated in the same way by those outside the industry, Zaha Hadid's influence is outstanding and will without a doubt continue to make it to the textbooks of the next century.Beyond her architectural feats, Hadid was known for her insights on feminism and her opinions on Iraq and the Middle East (for the most part, expressed in her temperamental and blunt character).In remembrance of the fallen legend, take a look at some of her most insightful words.