The front view of the Heydar Aliyev Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects that was completed in May 2012. Photo: ©Hufton+Crow, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

An interior space designed by Zaha Hadid for the “Form in Motion” exhibition at Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2011 in Philadelphia, U.S. Photo: Paul Warchol, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Design

Galaxy SoHo, an urban complex located in Beijing, was completed in 2012. The complex created a fluid space with four main constructions and curving floor plates. Photo: ©Hufton+Crow, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

Al Janoub Stadium, one of the eight venues for the Qatar World Cup in 2019, by the studio, features a weaving roof inspired by “Dhow,” a traditional Arabic boat. Photo: ©Hufton+Crow, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

A rendering picture of Tower C at Shenzhen Bay, China. The studio won the design competition in December 2020 to build two natural-lit towers expected to be completed in 2027. Photo: Render by Brick Visual, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

The auditorium of Guangzhou Opera House by Zaha Hadid Architects in Guangzhou, China. The wave-shaped auditorium was inspired by erosion changes of the river valley. Photo: ©Christian Richters, Courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

Sky SoHo by Zaha Hadid Architects, which completed at Hongqiao Business Zone in Shanghai, China in 2014. The complex consists of 12 buildings and 16 bridges, presenting a space network that resembles nature canyons. Photo: VCG

Beijing Daxing International Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects and ADPI was completed in 2019. The 700,000 square meters terminal has the appearance of a starfish with a glass roof. Photo: VCG

A portrait of Zaha Hadid. Photo: Brigitte Lacombe, Courtesy of Modern Art Museum, Shanghai