# Zaha Hadid dead at 65

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**Created:** [March 31, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zaha-hadid-dead-at-65/750774 "2016-03-31T19:36:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Frosted\_Glass](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frosted_glass/32/3926_2.png) [@Frosted\_Glass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosted_Glass)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zaha-hadid-dead-at-65/750774/1 "2016-03-31T19:36:25Z")

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The first female recipient of the [Pritzker Prize in Architecture](http://www.pritzkerprize.com/) died [earlier at the age of 65](http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/31/472535144/renowned-architect-zaha-hadid-dies-at-65).

Her architecture opened up some interesting debates about experimental vs. practical design in my first-year classes. She designed numerous spaces and buildings that were never constructed but she wasn’t only interested in the experimental. Her only design that I have experienced in person is the [Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati](http://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/about/the-rosenthal-center) and it was an enjoyable and interesting space.