Zaha Hadid Architects

ON SITE: The triple-height bridges have been lifted and installed at levels 18/19/20, connecting the two towers of ZHA’s design for the Tower C development in Shenzhen. · Foundation constructed in seven months · Connecting bridges lifted & installed in three months · 677 hyperbolic trusses weave the towers together · 3260 steel sections integrated with precision · 6000 tons of crafted steel · Every millimetre counted · Every set of figures testament to the team’s expertise · Every milestone testament to dedication of Tower C’s team Tower C’s stepped podium connects with the park to create a new public space for the city. Uniting the park’s landscapes with the civic plazas of the tower’s lower levels provides direct pedestrian access and daylight to the public transport interchange below ground. Optimising efficiencies in architectural massing, orientation and facade-to-floor ratios, Tower C’s design is a multi-dimensional vertical city of two towers at nearly 400m, providing workplaces, shopping, entertainment & dining amenities, together with a hotel, convention centre & cultural facilities. Tower C’s double-insulated, unitised glass curtain system steps the glazing as vertical channels for self-shading and incorporates ventilating registers within the channels that draw outside air through operable cavities; providing natural/hybrid ventilation with effective environmental control for each floor.

Zaha Hadid - born on this day (31 Oct 1950 - 31 March 2016)

The Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou is now complete. Opening for public use later this year, the footbridge will unite the 800,000 sqm Seamless City masterplan being built on the east and west banks of the canal. The centrepiece of the city’s new 14.7-hectare public park & river promenade, the bridge & masterplan by ZHA reconnects the city with its historic Grand Canal & Qiantang River waterfronts, integrating homes, workplaces & community amenities with places for recreation & tourism. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Grand Canal is China’s most ancient & longest man-made waterway—dating from the 5th century BC—flowing south from Beijing to connect with the Yellow & Yangtze Rivers before joining the Qiantang River at its southern gateway in Hangzhou. The Qiantang River is renowned for its ‘Silver Dragon’, the world’s largest tidal bore, generated by tides from Hangzhou Bay surging upstream, creating waves up to 9m high travelling at 40 km/h. The bridge’s walkways & plaza mark the gateway to the Grand Canal and provide vantage points to safely experience the ‘Silver Dragon’s force of nature. With the city of Hangzhou’s heritage in silk embroidery, the bridge’s design reinterprets traditional stitching techniques—its structure weaves & binds to support a bridge for pedestrians & cyclists. The 390-metre-long bridge is a steel, tied three-arch system lighter than concrete alternatives. Its geometry minimises lateral forces within the foundations by preventing powerful wind forces that blow inland from the river transferring to the sensitive historic site at the confluence of the Grand Canal and Qiantang River. Prefabricated modular construction minimised waste & build time, eliminating disruption to traffic on the Grand Canal, currently used by 100,000 barges each year to transport 260 million tons of cargo sustainably within China. Photos: Xue Liang

#ZahaHadidArchitects nominated for ‘Architecture Firm of the Year’ in the REDS Industry Choice Awards (RICA Awards) ZHA redefined architecture for the 21st century with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the globe. Creating buildings uniquely tailored to the communities they serve, ZHA has been awarded the highest honours from professional and academic institutions worldwide. Founded by Zaha Hadid, ZHA is one of the world’s most innovative architectural studios—and has been for almost 50 years. These five decades of experimentation and research are inscribed within ZHA’s buildings which become more spatially inventive, more structurally efficient, more technologically advanced, and more environmentally considerate with each new design. ZHA’s 500 staff in five offices worldwide are currently developing projects in 34 countries across six continents—combining pioneering design solutions with ecologically sound materials and sustainable construction practices to meet the aspirations of this new generation. Voting now open via link below https://lnkd.in/egt2_Zvj #RICA #RICA2025 #RedsIndustryChoiceAwards GBB Venture

Excited to share that I am an LFA2026 Mentor for the London Festival of Architecture! I’ll be working with a lovely group of people (Dr Maja Jović Kaia Charles Andre Sampaio Kong Luisa Pereira Pires Wilson Yau) - supporting people in building and shaping their events to create a varied and exciting programme for the London Festival or Architecture 2026. The theme of this years festival is #Belonging. If you would like to hear from me or anyone on the mentor panel, share ideas and develop concepts to form an event proposal, we will be hosting a series of mentor surgery sessions, with the first one on Wednesday 3 December from 2pm - 5pm. BOOK HERE! https://lnkd.in/ePGkMQdp

Zaha Hadid Architects is being nominated for Celebrated Architecture Firm of the Year! Please vote for us and let us celebrate the long standing commitment to good design and innovation. https://lnkd.in/dKCp5U7n This year’s summit features two major tracks: 🏗️ Development Track: Showcasing architects, designers, and developers transforming Saudi Arabia’s urban landscape. 💰 Investment Track: Bringing together capital leaders from PIF, SEDCO, Al Rajhi Capital, and Ministry of Investment KSA, who are driving the country’s giga and mega project momentum. Winners will be celebrated live at the RICA 2025 Awards Ceremony on 13 November, 6:30 PM at The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, in front of the Kingdom’s most influential audience. Make every vote count. GBB Venture #RICA #RICA2025 #RedsIndustryChoiceAwards.

A day in the life with one of #ZHA’s fantastic interns, Dami Fadun ✨

The final segment of Danjiang Bridge’s steel decking has been installed, connecting the east and west banks of the Tamsui river estuary for the first time. Following this important milestone in the bridge’s construction, its 12 May 2026 opening date is now confirmed. 
Spanning the mouth of the Tamsui River which flows through Taipei, Danjiang Bridge is the world’s longest single-tower, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge and is integral to the region’s comprehensive infrastructure upgrading program.

Danjiang Bridge will significantly improve the northern coast traffic network by reducing traffic on the existing Guandu Bridge 5km upriver, easing travel between Tamsui District, New Taipei City’s Linkou District, downtown Taipei and New Taipei City, as well Taoyuan International Airport and the Port of Taipei. With dedicated pedestrian and cycle lanes, ZHA’s design also allows for the future expansion of the Danhai Light Rail network across the Tamsui River. 
The Tamsui River estuary is an important natural ecosystem, bordered by the urban centres of Tamsui to the east and Bali to the west. The estuary has become a popular recreational destination for residents and tourists to gather to watch the sunset. 
Engineered to optimise structural performance without impairing views of the setting sun, a sculptural 200-metre concrete mast has been designed to be as slender as possible while safely supporting the bridge’s 450-metre central span in extreme weather conditions and seismic events.

Determined by detailed 3D modelling and mapping of the estuary, the position of the bridge’s sculptural mast within the river and the height of its road deck above the water’s surface have been calculated to maintain safe passage for river vessels and minimise impeding sunset views from popular viewpoints along the river. The single-mast design also reduces the structure’s impact on the riverbed in line with stringent programs established to protect the estuary’s ecosystem. Beautiful photos by Paddy Chao

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Prime Minister Modi said: “The Navi Mumbai International Airport is a project that exemplifies the vision of India’s future. Its design resembles a lotus flower, making it a living symbol of culture and prosperity… This airport will play a major role in establishing the region as Asia’s biggest connectivity hub.” Developed as a public–private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and the City & Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), NMIA is a milestone in India’s economic growth. Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, said: “We have architected Bharat as a gateway and as one of the world’s most indispensable crossroads... This is infrastructure that does not just serve today’s demand, it creates tomorrow’s exponential possibilities.” Highlighting the technological and sustainability vision behind NMIA, Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., said the airport represents a new benchmark for India’s aviation infrastructure: “NMIA is a landmark in India’s aviation journey, uniting cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and a passenger-first experience.” With an initial capacity of 20 million passengers per annum, NMIA’s future phases will serve 90 million passengers a year. The airport’s planned multimodal connectivity — the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai Metro, suburban rail, and ferries— will enhance regional connectivity and strengthen economic development. Designed by ZHA to meet the region’s record growth in demand for air transport, the organic forms of NMIA’s terminal are informed by Lotus blossom, the national flower of India which is prominent throughout the country’s ancient art, architecture and literature — integrating cultural tradition to define an architectural gateway that mirrors India’s global aspirations. NMIA will begin international passenger services in December. Photo: Courtesy of the office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Text: Courtesy of Adani Group