Zaha Hadid and the “Mechanics of Inspiration”

From  Eliinbar’s sketchbook 2012  Zaha Hadid-“Mechanics of Inspiration“

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In my blog I Often traces Zaha hadid’s Inspiration Sources.

In this post I propose to define three groups of Zaha hadid‘s projects.

Each group of buildings has its unique inspiration characteristics.

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1.   The Contemporary organic Style –  Inspired by characterized forms occurring in nature

 Zaha Hadid Architects

Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre

Published February 2007  in Dezeen

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Zahah Hadid’s description for the Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre: “a sculptural form that emerges from a linear intersection of pedestrian paths within the cultural district, gradually developing into a growing organism that sprouts a network of successive branches”.

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Hector Guimard ‘s  typical art nouveaudetail

In aParisian Metro stationentrance

(Pct. from Flicker)

Note that the  art nouveau style is characterized by forms occurring in nature

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Note the morphological similarities between Zaha Hadid’s organic Configuration of the Abu Dhabi Performing  Arts Centre and the art nouveau detail In aParisian Metro stationentrance.

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2. geometric abstract Style – Inspired by Kazimir Malevich  geometric abstract art

Zaha  Hadid Architect

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC)

Cincinnati, Ohio  2001-2003

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 Kazimir Malevich  (1879- 1935)

geometric abstract art and

 Avant-garde  Supermatism

Note the morphological similarities between Zaha Hadid’s Contemporary Arts Center building and the Kazimir Malevich’s painting
A Three-dimensional horizontal composition of trapezoids

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3.  Plastelina Style

Zaha hadid Architect

Nuragic and ContemporanyArt Museum

Cagliari, Italy Published 2006 

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You are invited to visit my relevant posts:

Zaha Hadid & “Plastelina Buildings”

https://archidialog.com/2011/08/08/zaha-hadid-plastelina-buildings/

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What is Zaha Hadid’s ultimate “Inspirational Building”.?

https://archidialog.com/2011/10/20/what-is-zaha-hadid%E2%80%99s-ultimate-%E2%80%9Cinspirational-building/

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Zaha Hadid & Grimshaw Architects, wrapped softly….

https://archidialog.com/2012/01/30/zaha-hadid-grimshaw-architects-wrapped-softly/

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Zaha Hadid’s Imaginary Inspiration Source?

https://archidialog.com/2011/11/17

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Check the   NEW  CONSCIOUS  INSPIRATION  PAGE

in my Facebook

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“Conscious Inspiration” the ultimate inspiration methodology

 “Knowledge”:  as many said, and wrote before – Knowledge is the foundation for all designing process. We architects and designers are obliged to be informed about everything that was designed in the past and on a daily basis….

“Tools”:  develop tools to analyze buildings and “Understand” them,  tools that will cope with the abundance of architectural information…

“Invention”:  with the methodology of “conscious Inspiration” , we don’t need to be intimidated to get inspired from relevant buildings.  Once we develop our tools, it will lead us to high quality and creative architecture

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