CASE STUDY 01 Project: Heydar Aliyev Centre Architect: Zaha Hadid Date: 2007-2012 Location: Baku, Azerbaijan In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as design architects of the competition of the Heydar Aliyev Centre, which not only designed to express the sensibilities of Azeri culture and the optimism of a nation that anticipate the future, but become a building for the nation’s cultural programs. The centre has been selected as the shortlist for the World Architecture Festival Awards and the finalist for the inside 2013 interior design awards. The white curving form becomes an important signature in Baku. It is designed with its flowing white lines is continued in the interior. Allowing sunlight goes into the interior space through the glazed facades with the white neon on the ceiling. Zaha Hadid Architects adopted digital drawing early on. digital drawing early on. She explored and contributed to the possibilities of parametric design, bringing the
idea of architecture as seamless flows of energy and matter. She has been changing our general concept of space since she was studying in London at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. It is not only influence in a physical sense, but also socially and culturally. She has explored a number of dynamic forms, patterns, and curving shapes. Nature’s shapes and forms become the source of inspiration for Zaha Hadid along with her strong conceptual and historical awareness. Zaha Hadid is kind of leading the way in parametric design at the moment. Some architects, such as, Sou Fujimoto, ÂKengo Kuma, follow the idea of digital design closely. They bring off some graceful results by combining parametric design toolw and traditional
manufacturing.