At the 2025 World Design Congress in London, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) unveiled Nereid, a digitally fabricated marine habitat created in partnership with the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and 3D printing pioneers D-Shape. The prototype embodies the Congress theme “design for planet,” exploring how architecture and technology can drive ecological resilience. […] More
For decades, architecture’s public face was defined by a narrow slice of authorship and a narrow idea of value, spectacle over service, novelty over longevity. The pressures shaping the field today are different: climate deadlines, housing scarcity, social inequity, tightening budgets, and a public that expects culture to be accessible, not gated. In that shift, […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 21-storey tower for a new urban proposal presented by Sierra Blanca Estates in the El Bulto area of Malaga. Positioned next to the city’s port railway line, the site forms part of Malaga’s larger effort to transform its industrial port into a residential zone with cultural and recreational facilities. […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport, marking a key step in Lithuania’s long-term infrastructure strategy. The project aligns with the country’s ambition to expand regional air connectivity and reshape the airport into a high-capacity, multimodal gateway for the Baltic region. Currently operating […] More
BEEAH has announced the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Situated adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters, the city extends the principles of the landmark building into a full-scale urban vision. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, smart systems, cultural vitality, and human experience, the project represents a new […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has started construction on the Asaan, Misk Heritage Museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The project represents the studio’s first adobe-built structure and reflects the cultural importance of the site. Located within the At-Turaif district, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010, the museum takes its name from the Arabic word for […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled its design for Oystra, a mixed-use development located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Covering 128,000 square metres, the project introduces 950 units ranging from one-bedroom apartments to waterfront villas, alongside retail, dining, and recreational facilities. Oystra responds directly to the emirate’s projected 55% population […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District, marking a major addition to the region’s cultural and research infrastructure. As part of the Greater Bay Area, the largest metropolitan region globally, this new museum strengthens Shenzhen’s position as a global center for scientific research and technological development. […] More
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects, now approaches its final stages of construction. Located in Guangzhou’s Nansha District, the large-scale venue will open in June 2025 ahead of the China National Games scheduled for November. With interior finishes underway and the surrounding parkland taking shape, the project marks a major development […] More
In the heart of Tbilisi’s Saburtalo district, Cityzen Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), rises as a striking new addition to the city’s growing urban fabric. Positioned at the intersection of Mikheil Tamarashvili and University streets, the tower introduces a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces, redefining the area as a dynamic hub […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the design competition for the Napoli Porta Est masterplan, a project that aims to reshape the neglected eastern district of Naples. The area has long suffered from disconnection, leaving it isolated from the rest of the city. A lack of functional public spaces and physical barriers has created an […] More
Beijing welcomes a major addition to its business and exhibition landscape with the inauguration of the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CIECC). Zaha Hadid Architects designed this state-of-the-art venue to expand Beijing’s exhibition and conference facilities. The CIECC introduces nine exhibition halls, three reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates, and a 410 […] More