zaha hadid to design central baghdad bank

zaha hadid to design central baghdad bank


the former central bank of iraq designed by danish architects dissing + weitling
photo by thomas hartwell USaid



zaha hadid has been commissioned to design a new headquarters for the central bank in baghdad.
her new design will replace the bank’s previous home, a marble-clad concrete structure designed
by danish architects  dissing + weitling that was attacked by suicide bombers and gunmen on june 13,
killing 14 people and injuring well over 50.

baghdad-born hadid, 59, was approached by the iraqi authorities earlier this year, before the attack,
said roger howie, a spokesman for zaha hadid architects. initial talks about the project were held in
istanbul on aug. 14 in the presence of central bank governor sinan al-shabibi, he said.

her practice has now been asked for 'a feasibility study, brief development and concept design,'
a statement from zaha hadid architects said.



left to right: zaha hadid and baghdad city

via bloomberg
ridhika db
09.01.10  
5
Great ! I cant wait to see this new peice of art from our beloved Zaha.
monty   09.01.10
5 security to every construction worker on site? Money prioritizes...
fun   09.01.10
who is paying fot it?
chum   09.01.10
Hmm scary environment for being creative.

Ebel
Ebel   09.03.10
zaha hadid sucks!
zé manel   09.06.10

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