From the Middle East to Europe as a female architect of colour

Abstract

This paper researches the approach of a female architect of colour to her career in architecture. It positions itself through background research on the discrimination that takes place in the field of architecture against people of colour and women and applies this gained perspective to the case of Zaha Hadid, as she is a perfect candidate to bring these two points of discrimination together. A case analysis is executed on Dame Zaha Hadid, where her journey through the field of architecture is analysed and reflected upon. The aim of this paper is to establish how broke through all the stigmas and because quite possibly the best known female architect of all time. In the case analysis Hadid’s childhood, education, career and personal development are analysed. Hadid is known to have a strong and extravagant personality. She always stayed true to her art style and always aimed to become greater while remaining unique. Even though she can be seen as a feminist icon, Hadid is not very outspoken on female struggles within the field of architecture and often remains apolitical and unfazed