Design World Remembers Zaha Hadid, 1950-2016

Architecture critics, architects, and firms reflect on the legacy of the architect, who died on Thursday.

Hadid at the Architectural Association in 1983

Hadid at the Architectural Association in 1983

Architect Zaha Hadid, Hon. FAIA, died this morning, leaving behind a legacy in architecture as well as product design. Her fellow architects and the design industry posted condolences and remembrances on social media.

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Sara Johnson

Sara Johnson is the former associate editor, design news at ARCHITECT. Previously, she was a fellow at CityLab. Her work has also appeared in San Francisco, San Francisco Brides, California Brides, DCist, Patchwork Nation, and The Christian Science Monitor.

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