Zaha Hadid will be awarded the London Design Medal for her outstanding contribution to the world of Design. The Medal will be presented by The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, at the Royal Festival Hall on Monday 17 September. Calender
17 September - 13 October 2007
Urban Nebula – an installation by Zaha Hadid Architects
The vision for the Urban Nebula installation designed by Zaha Hadid Architects was to explore the potential of pre-cast concrete as a medium for repetitive and fluid form. By combining traditional repetitive pre-cast moulding techniques with contemporary computer numerical control (cnc) machine moulding, a system of standard elements has been created in which each individual component has a unique variation. “These new manufacturing processes play an important role in the architectural language of fluidity and porosity evident in our work, and an essential element in the sculptural sensuality of the piece.” states Hadid.
Taking its name from the form of a nebula gas, the individual elements of the piece create a fluidity that resonates with the structure of a nebula, yet presents an enigmatic contradiction by describing concrete in this way - a material typically perceived to be inert.
17 - 24 September 2007
Established & Sons launch Bianco Carrara Fantiscritti Marble versions of the Aqua Table & Nekton Stools
Established & Sons is proud to present the latest versions of the Aqua Table & Nekton stools in Bianco Carrara Fantiscritti Marble by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Aqua table is an organic body flowing within space. Rather than being static, it implies motion by adopting the dynamic gestures of liquid to form a continuous surface. The table’s asymmetrical, irregular tabletop and varying edges create an ergonomic solid that offers endless relationship possibilities with its user and its environment.
20 - 24 September 2007
B&B Italia UK Launch of MOON System
Zaha Hadid Architects and B&B Italia present the MOON System, a totally unique new seating concept combining the unrivalled experience in manufacturing technologies of B&B Italia with Zaha Hadid Architects’ many years of research into complex curvilinear geometries. Ergonomics and beauty are blended in a continuous shape. MOON liquefies the traditional sofa typology to accommodate a variety of users in a flexible and comfortable design.
21 September 2007, 18:00
Design Talks – with Blueprint Magazine
Blueprint magazine in association with London Design Festival are bringing together a host of leading designers, artists and commentators to discuss the how design relates to the cultural life of Britain. Taking place at the main hub of the Festival, the Royal Festival Hall, they culminate with a discussion between two of Britain’s leading architects and furniture designers: Zaha Hadid and Amanda Levete.
3 September – 30 November 2007
Wonder Wall at Selfridges
The first Wonder Wall by architect Zaha Hadid reflects her role as a pioneer in linking art with architecture. The design of the perspex panels across the six cabinets derives from her seminal London painting Malevich’s Tektonik (1976-77) – and positions her objects of inspiration in their own unique landscape. Some of the inspirational themes explored include natural forces such as fluidity, gravity & elasticity.
Zaha Hadid: Architecture & Design
Exhibition closes 25 November 2007
“Her buildings are fluid and theatrical – structurally daring and spacially inventive, they sweep you up and astound you…The Design Museum show documents an architect at the peak of her career.” Edwin Heathcote, The Finacial Times.
“The exhibition reveals the broad stretch of Hadid’s imagination into painting drawing, furniture and even concept cars. In the paintings, in particular, her work assumes a surreal, abstract beauty. But the show also marks a key point in Hadid’s career, where she moves into a realm or realized achievement… There seems little doubt that Hadid will go down in history as one of the great architectural pioneers, and this exhibition helps confirm that view.” Dominic Bradbury, The Daily Telegraph.
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