Zaha Hadid Architects issued a formal statement announcing that the firm will continue to move forward, with Patrik Schumacher acting as de facto leader. In addition to finishing the 36 projects they had started or had under contract before Dame Hadid died on March 31st, ZHA will also be taking on new work. According to The New York Times, in addition to opening new offices in Mexico City and Dubai, the firm "also hopes to push further into aviation, having won a contract for a new airport in Beijing." In tomorrow's episode of Archinect Sessions, Schumacher will share his personal and professional reflections on Hadid's legacy, and elaborate on how he'll carry Hadid's "DNA" and his parametricist ideas into new arenas.
“We want to tell the world that we’re still a viable, vibrant address for major work of cultural importance," Schumacher told the NYT. “My ambition is to become more visible as a leader of the field to clients."
He also stated that he wants to continue moving forward on internal research programs. As to the immediate future, Zaha Hadid Architects announced that they will be completing four projects this year: the Salerno Maritime Terminal, the Port House in Antwerp, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh, and London's Mathematics Gallery at the Science Museum.
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shine on you crazy diamond
this is a very swift and smooth transition! although having stepped into the role at the top of the world-renowned firm in tragic circumstances following the legendary founder's sudden death is not easy, but Schumacher will led the firm to new heights and continue to build a global fame!
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