ZAHA HADID (1950-2016) VOLU DINING PAVILION Edition: Artist Proof

Dimensions: 6 x 4.6 x 3.2 m Floor area: 20 sqm. Executed in 2015 Exhibition History: Design Miami 2015 Provenance: Direct from Studio Please note: Shipping, de-installation costs, and all applicable taxes are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Subject to the artist's resale right. A matching table and bench set is available separately upon request. Designed by Zaha Hadid in collaboration with Patrick Schumacher, the Volu Pavilion is part of an exceptionally limited edition. The example presented here is Edition No. 1, originally unveiled at Design Miami 2015 as part of the Revolution Project, an initiative exploring advanced design and fabrication technologies for the creation of cost-efficient living environments. As the first pavilion produced from the series, it was conceived and realized during Zaha Hadid's lifetime. The Volu Pavilion exemplifies Zaha Hadid's distinctive formal language, combining fluidity, bold geometry, and an immersive spatial experience. Its sculptural silhouette is the result of advanced engineering and parametric design, reflecting the studio's commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary architecture and design. While the pavilion appears monolithic, it is constructed from an intricate assembly of irregular, laser-cut polygonal components integrated within a steel framework. Continuous bands converge into a central spine and expand overhead, creating a dynamic and immersive spatial environment that blurs the boundary between structure and sculpture. Developed through parametric design, each element is digitally optimized to minimise material use while accommodating fabrication constraints, resulting in a structure that is both efficient and expressive. VOLU represents the collaborative vision of Zaha Hadid and Patrick Schumacher and stands as a significant example of the studio's pioneering approach to design, engineering, and digital fabrication. Zaha Hadid was among the most influential architects of her generation. Awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, she later received the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2012 and, in 2015, became the first woman to be awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in her own right. She reshaped architecture with sculptural, fluid, and futuristic designs. Iconic projects include the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics, and the MAXXI Museum in Rome, etc. Founded in 1979, Zaha Hadid Architects pioneered research-driven design methodologies, further advanced through its Computation and Design (co|de) group, established in 2007 to explore digitally driven architectural solutions. The present pavilion stands as a compelling example of this approach.