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post updated 16 March 2026
Zaha Hadid Architects wins appeal in naming dispute
In a significant legal victory, Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), has won a Court of Appeal case against the Zaha Hadid Foundation over the continued use of the late architect’s name.
The UK Court of Appeal overturned a 2024 High Court ruling, determining that a 2013 licensing agreement—signed by Zaha Hadid before her death in 2016—was not intended to last indefinitely. The agreement required the British architecture practice to:
– Retain Zaha Hadid’s name in the architectural firm’s title
– Pay the foundation 6% of annual revenue
Under those terms, the foundation received £21.4 million between 2018 and 2024.
What the ruling means
The appeal court found that the agreement could be terminated with reasonable notice, opening the possibility for:
– A renaming of the practice
– A renegotiated licensing agreement
– Revised financial terms between the studio and foundation
In response, Zaha Hadid Architects stated it would enter into “constructive discussions” with the foundation regarding an updated licence.
Background to the dispute
This case is the latest development in a broader and often public conflict between the studio and the foundation following Hadid’s death. Previous disputes included a four-year legal battle over her estate, which concluded in 2020.
The tension has centered on:
– Control of Hadid’s intellectual legacy
– Financial arrangements tied to her name
– Governance and influence over the brand
Why this matters
Zaha Hadid Architects remains one of the world’s most high-profile architecture practices. A potential name change would mark a major shift in the global architecture landscape, given the strong brand equity attached to Hadid’s legacy.
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ZHA architecture designs news. Modern buildings + architectural projects + exhibitions + books:
11 February 2026
National Innovation Creativity and Finance Center, Taipei
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects & CY Lee
image : X Universe Visual Design
The NICFC (National Integrated Financial Center) is a major financial development planned for central Taipei. It sits in a historically sensitive and highly trafficked district near Taipei Main Station. This landmark for the city combines modern office towers with public spaces connected to the surrounding cultural and transport network.
4 February 2026
Qiantang Bay Cultural District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
image : Atchain
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14 January 2026
Bishoftu International Airport, Abusera, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects and Pascall+Watson Architects
image : X Universe
Situated within the temperate subtropical highland climate of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, BIA’s passenger terminal is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. The terminal will be naturally ventilated and equipped with effective solar shading, while incorporating semi-enclosed spaces and outdoor areas that allow transferring passengers to enjoy the region’s warm summers and mild winters.
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ZHA Designs in 2025
17 December 2025
vertex by NOT A HOTEL, island of Okinawa, Japan
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
render : Negativ
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25 November 2025
Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, Nansha, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, southern China
19 November 2025
The Symphony Tower, Dubai, UAE
render : Bloomimages
The Symphony Tower is a new residential project designed for Imtiaz Developments in one of Dubai’s emerging districts. With Zaha Hadid Architects’ signature fluid forms and futuristic style, Symphony Tower is expected to become another visually striking addition to Dubai’s skyline while taking advantage of views toward the wetlands and the historic creek.
10 November 2025
Miracle Residential Twin Towers, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
picture © Zaha Hadid Architects
5 November 2025
Yidan Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
photo : Xue Liang
The architecture is informed by the canyons and valleys that cut through the mountains around Shenzhen. For thousands of years, these natural corridors served as routes for travel, trade, and communication, connecting communities across the region.
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22 October 2025
Danjiang Bridge, Tamsui River, Taipei, Taiwan
photo : Paddy Chao
8 October 2025
Xi’an International Football Centre, China
photo : Hufton+Crow
Located in Xi’an, the centre is anchored by a 60,000-seat stadium alongside extensive training facilities. The project was initiated by the Chinese Football Association together with national sports development organizations to strengthen football infrastructure in the country.
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21 September 2025
German Architect And Architectural Theorist Patrik Schumacher Wins The 2025 European Prize For Architecture
Patrik Schumacher is honored during the 2025 International Architecture Awards where he will be officially presented with “Europe’s Highest Award in Architecture” during “The City and the World” Athens Symposium and a dinner adjacent to the Acropolis on September 20.
2025 European Prize for Architecture
5 September 2025
The Opus Hotel in Dubai, UAE
photo © Laurian Ghinitoiu
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5 August 2025
Science and Technology Museum Shenzhen, China
photo © Xue Liang
1 August 2025
Sierra Blanca Estates Property in El Bulto, Malaga, Spain
render : ZHA
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28 June 2025
Vilnius Airport Arrivals Terminal, Lithuania
render : Negativ – Brano Marsalek
19 June 2025
Khalid Bin Sultan City Masterplan, Sharjah, Dubai, UAE
render : TEGMARK
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City is adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters in Sharjah.
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21 May 2025
Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum in Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
17 May 2025
From our archive – ZHA’s largest Scottish building (they also design the Maggie’s Centre in Kirkcaldy):
Riverside Museum Glasgow
13 May 2025
Oystra, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
render : MIR
ZHA unveils design of Oystra mixed-use development, a major new waterfront residential project in one of the United Arab Emirates’ fastest-growing regions.
Oystra’s seafront setting on Al Marjan Island places it in one of the emirate’s most prominent coastal destinations.
1 May 2025
Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
photo : Virgile Simon Bertrand
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7 April 2025
Aevum installation at Milan University, Milan, Lombardy, north west Italy
image courtesy of architects practice
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27 February 2025
Napoli Porta Est masterplan, Naples, southern Italy
image © BrickVisual
26 February 2025
Regium Waterfront – Centre of Mediterranean Culture, Reggio Calabria, southern Italy
image courtesy of architects practice
21 February 2025
Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre Beijing, People’s Republic of China
photo : Virgile Simon Bertrand
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8 January 2025
Nikola Tesla Museum Belgrade, Serbia
Architecture: Zaha Hadid Architects and Bureau Cube Partners
Render © Norviska
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Zaha Hadid Architects News
ZHA Architectural News in 2024
29 November 2024
KAFD Metro Station building – King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
photo © Hufton+Crow
The KAFD Metro Station is a key architectural and transport landmark within Riyadh’s new metro network, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. It forms part of the wider Riyadh Metro, one of the largest public transport projects in the world.
23 August 2024
Discovery City Masterplan Johor, Malaysia
Architects: JLand Group & Zaha Hadid Architects
image : ZHA
Set to become a model of environmentally conscious design integrating seamlessly with the region’s distinctive landscapes, IBTEC is planned as a major circular city within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). With a Gross Development Value of RM27 billion, IBTEC is a key destination for strategic expansion in southern Malaysia.
7 June 2024
Ülemiste Passenger Terminal, Tallinn, Estonia
Design: ZHA with leading architecture and engineering firm Esplan
render : Negativ
Marking the start of construction works, the cornerstone has been laid at the site of the new Ülemiste Passenger Terminal in Tallinn.
13 May 2024
Ropax Terminal Riga, Latvia
render : Negativ
ZHA has won the Riga Ropax Terminal architectural competition for a new passenger and ro-ro cargo terminal.
9 March 2024
Le Schuylkill Monaco Building Refurbishment, Monaco
photo : John Kellerman
Following a detailed feasibility study, the client developed a detailed brief based on the condition of the existing building and the building’s legacy, both past and future. From basement level 4 up to level 14 the existing apartments are retained, remodelled and fully refurbished to meet the current expectations of the local rental market.
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Zaha Hadid Architects News in 2023
2 February 2024
NatPowerH Hydrogen Refuelling Stations, Italy
image : Tecma Solutions
The world’s first green hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for the recreational boating industry.
6 December 2023
Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre Building, Jiuzhou Port, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China
photograph : Virgile Simon Bertrand
3 November 2023
Singapore Science Centre at Jurong Lake Gardens, Jurong Lake District, Singapore
Design: Architects 61 / Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
render : Negativ
Singapore’s Science Centre Board held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science Centre, at the site located next to Chinese Garden MRT station. The new Centre will offer unique facilities and a wide range of programmes to drive STEM education in Singapore.
Zaha Hadid Architects emerge as winners in the fourteenth edition of the world-renowned Rethinking The Future Awards:
BEEAH Headquarters Sharjah by Zaha Hadid Architectss
13 Feb 2023
Business Stadium Central, Vilnius, Lithuania, Eastern Europe
render : Frontop
The City of Vilnius has granted approval of Business Stadium Central designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for the Lithuanian developer Hanner. Integrated within the Vilnius City Plan and the popular public square adjacent to the site, Business Stadium Central will be a new gathering place for the city.
Location: 10 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BQ, England, UK.
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Zaha Hadid Architecture
We have various pages online about late architect Zaha Hadid:
Zaha Hadid : main page – news + current work (this page)
Zaha Hadid Architects – All Projects + Practice Information
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News Archive pages, latest first:
Zaha Hadid Architects News 2019 to 2022
photograph : Luke Hayes
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs 2017 – 2018
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Zaha Hadid Architecture Designs – Work from 2011
Zaha Hadid Architecture – Work from 2008-10
Zaha Hadid Buildings – Work up to 2007
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Architect’s Background
The architect, 61, grew up in Iraq before leaving at the age of 17 to study abroad. After working with OMA she set up her architecture practice in London in 1980.
Architecture Education
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Architectural Association, London, UK
1972-
Diploma Prize 1977
Early Career as an Achitect
Office for Metropolitan Architecture – partner
Teaching
Architectural Association tutor with OMA architects Rem Koolhaas and Elia Zenghelis
Zaha ran her own architecture studio at the AA until 1987
She later became Professor at the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria
Key Awards
Pritzker Prize Architecture Award Winner 2004
Stirling Prize Winner 2010 for MAXXI – National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, Rome, Italy
Stirling Prize Winner 2011 for the Evelyn Grace Academy, London, UK
Office Contact: +44 (0)20 7253 5147
Website: www.zaha-hadid.com
Buildings / photos for the Zaha Hadid Architects – architectural practice news from ZHA, England, UK, page welcome.
