QUESTIONS
Why was Hadid called "the paper architect"?
Because (at first) her designs weren't actually built—they just remained drawings.
The effect of her buildings on the user
surprised and charmed
"It was a great meeting. We covered a lot of ground in the two hours"
Talked about many things/topics
What does it mean when it says Hadid became "sought-after"?
It means people wanted to employ her as an architect to design buildings.
Her character
determined, innovative, something of an outsider
"However, as with anyone who tries to break new ground, it was not easy to convince people to follow."
Do something new and different (or innovative)
How did Hadid begin when she wanted to create a new design?
She sketched her ideas in the form of an artist's drawing.
Zaha Hadid’s designs
Bold and daring, innovative, imaginative, original
"It’s a very clever design, but as a business idea it will never get off the ground unless they get some money to develop it."
Start and be successful
What challenges did Hadid face when she entered the architecture profession in Britain?
She was in a profession that was dominated by men and it was conservative (it didn't like new ideas).
Her position in the world of architecture
Her position in the world of architecture: groundbreaking, an outsider, enormous impact
"The city decided to close the swimming pool on the grounds that it wasn’t making money."
on the basis that; for the reasons that; because
How does the author conclude that Hadid will be remembered?
she will be remembered as someone who made an enormous impact on architecture.
Her buildings
New and different, complex curved forms, innovative, practical, with natural light, dramatic angles and multiple viewpoints
"No one seemed to think his plan would work, but to his credit, he stood his ground."
held onto what he believed in, in spite of opposition