Zaha Hadid

1950

Born in Baghdad, Iraq

1977

Graduated from Architectural Association School of Architecture
Joined Office for Metropolitan Architecture

1980

Established Zaha Hadid Architects

1983

First prize at international competition of The Peak

1993

Vitra Fire Station constructed

2004

Received Pritzker Architecture Prize

2012

Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

2012

First prize at international design competition for New National Stadium of Japan