Zaha Hadid Architects

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

ZHA signs agreement to build CITYZEN in Tbilisi, ZHA’s first project in Georgia. Manuela Gatto, director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), joined Mindia Sabanadze, founder of IG Development at a signing ceremony in Tbilisi, Georgia instigating the collaboration to build the CITYZEN mixed-use development in the city. Located in the centre of Tbilisi at the intersection of Tamarashvili and University streets, the 46,000 m² CITYZEN development will incorporate four residential complexes, a mixed-use tower, as well as an art gallery with community studios and workshops. The entire development with be connected by a pedestrian plaza with landscaped gardens that surround a lake. "This new project is important for IG Development and also for Georgia as country’s first development designed by Zaha Hadid Architects who have an excellent track-record of collaborating with with local development companies around the world to create innovative projects that set new benchmarks of design and sustainability,” explained Sabanadze. "We are delighted to be collaborating with CITYZEN to build a new residential and cultural community in Tbilisi. As ZHA’s first project in Georgia, it’s essential to work with a partner who truly understands that architecture can enrich the urban fabric and public realm of the city, and the new construction methods and materials that significantly enhance the environmental performance of each project,” said Gatto. ZHA is now working with local experts and community in Tblisis to develop and refine the design for the city. Images and models of the design will be presented at an event in the city later this year. https://lnkd.in/eHMJDKwm

ZHA-EAA modular structures for displaced communities selected as finalist in AT Awards ZHA’s work with the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) to develop a modular structural system for use as schools, clinics and emergency shelters for refugee and displaced communities has been selected as an International finalist in this year’s AT Awards. Celebrating and sharing knowledge about buildings that have stood the test of time, the AT Awards consider projects that have been in use for at least three years and can demonstrate a strong track record for delivering on their functional, community, environmental and cultural ambitions. Since 2015, EAA has partnered with ZHA to build temporary learning spaces for children displaced by conflict and natural disaster, with ZHA-EAA tents used as schools for thousands of out-of-school children in Pakistan, Turkey and Syria; underscoring the foundation's commitment to providing education and shelter for vulnerable populations striving to rebuild their lives amidst conflict and displacement. Katara Village in northern Syria was built this year and consists of 30 ZHA-EAA tents. The village provides transitional housing, medical and other essential services for the increasing number of displaced in the region and includes four school classrooms that offer a safe learning environment tailored to the needs of displaced children. ZHA and EAA developed the design as a robust, cost-effective and lightweight modular architectural system with fabric envelope that is weather-proof and allows for natural daylight. Easily moved and re-assembled, the tents also incorporate components that can be upcycled or recycled, making them ideal for displaced populations. With more than 70 million people displaced in their own countries or living as international refugees, and half under the age of 18, EAA saw a critical need for suitable infrastructure that could serve as classrooms, temporary housing, and medical centres for displaced children and their families. That’s when EAA teamed up with ZHA in a joint venture to create a structure that offers safe, versatile and sustainable spaces for children to use for play, learning, and development. Photo: Luke Hayes https://lnkd.in/e7KYkApS

The Dalmore 49 Year Old Luminary No.2, “The Rare” sold for $95,277 at its Sotheby’s auction with proceeds from the sale donated to the V&A Dundee museum. Transforming Zaha Hadid Architects’ signature architectural language, director Melodie Leung and the 185-year-old distiller The Dalmore collaborated on “The Rare”: a 49-year-old Single Malt housed in a bespoke glass sculpture crafted by master glass blower Fiaz Elson. “The Rare’s design evokes the image of a full-bodied dram of whisky swirled in a glass of fine crystal, taking the material to the limits of what is possible,” explains Leung. “The piece cured inside the kiln for 12 weeks at Elson’s workshop The Glass Foundry, then was hand polished for over 500 hours before its debut at V&A Dundee. https://lnkd.in/eAj6AU_c

Construction of Western Sydney International Airport’s roof has completed. With just 20% of the terminal’s construction remaining, the airport is on schedule to open in 2026. Zaha Hadid Architects [ZHA] and Cox Architecture won the international competition for the concept design of the Western Sydney International Airport in 2019. This concept design encapsulated the diverse qualities of the Western Sydney region for a compelling journey experience and served as the reference design in the tender for a contractor. This concept design has since been developed and delivered by Woods Bagot as part of Multiplex's Design and Construction project team. https://lnkd.in/eHZsT4gC

Masaryčka wins Rethinking The Future Award 2024 Integrating with Czech Railways’ reconstruction of the Masaryk Railway Station establishes a dialogue with the urbanism of Prague’s Old Town, known as ‘the golden city of 100 spires’. Defined by circulation routes giving access to new civic spaces and vital upgrade to an important transport hub, Masaryčka is located adjacent to the historic railway station on a derelict site that had stood abandoned for several decades. Transforming the existing car park on Havlíčkova Boulevard into new public square, creating a welcoming gateway to the city for suburban & domestic rail services and passengers using the planned airport rail link. External fins within Masaryčka’s façade transform the project’s horizontal composition along Na Florenci Street to the verticality of its western end facing the spires of the Old Town. Achieving LEED Platinum certification and meeting RIBA 2025 targets for embodied & operational carbon, Masaryčka’s design incorporates roof gardens and a triple-insulated façade that ensures optimal natural light at all work stations. Photovoltaics harvest renewable energy while natural ventilation supported by smart management systems will reduce energy consumption. Photo by boysplaynice https://lnkd.in/eHZsT4gC

The distinctive undulating forms of the Ripple outdoor sofa and side table by Zaha Hadid Architects for Serralunga are inspired by fluidity. Flowing curves and lines define a sense of movement, highlighting the sculptural quality of the ensemble.   The sofa encapsulates the dynamism of a wave arriving at the shore, gradually reducing to the smaller scale of the side table to create versatile lounging configurations. Integrated lighting within the base of the sofa illuminates the pairing in the evening.   Crafted in weather-resistant recyclable polyethylene, this bespoke outdoor arrangement is both durable and comfortable.   The Ripple outdoor sofa and table continue Zaha Hadid Architects' assimilation of seamless formal geometries with functional considerations. https://lnkd.in/eDr3UTnF

A New Architecture: IV – symposium & panel discussion with Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, Archi-Tech Network, and Bentley Systems Monday 24 June, 4-7pm, 8 Bishopsgate, London Registration via link in bio and below. (Free live stream also available) Featuring leaders in architectural technology and design, this event will summarize the themes and insights of the Treasury Sessions on ‘A New Architecture’ and present a challenging agenda for the technology and design professions and spatial computation practitioners, and for the creatives, regulators, business people, educators, students and innovators that are joining this revolution. This conversation is the fourth in an ongoing special series of Treasury Sessions exploring the creative, technical, social and psychological dimensions of architectural practice and this epochal moment in the evolution of spatial design practices, and offering pathways forward for practitioners and theorists. 3:30 pm: Doors Open 4pm-4:50pm: John Manoochehri, Shajay Bhooshan, Greg Demchak informally discuss the state of the art of tools for spatial computing 4:50pm-5pm: Break 5pm: Introduction to Treasury 5:10pm: A New Architecture IV 6:40pm: Q&A with Audience 7pm: Summary, drinks on Level 26 of 8 Bishopsgate Hosted By: Treasury, a registry and discovery system for the world’s most valuable spatial assets - architectural design, film scenes and sets, real estate, world monuments, experiential art, nature scans, and other spatial content. Treasury is co-founded with Zaha Hadid Architects, Spaceform (backed by Bjarke Ingels Group, Thomas Heatherwick and UNStudio), and more - and financed in part by Google’s AI investment fund, Gradient. https://lnkd.in/eqbWFDQW