Signature Volu Dining Pavilion
by Zaha Hadid
A rare opportunity to acquire a work by Zaha Hadid
Monaco — April 8
Lot 571 · Design Auction · 8 April
Hermitage Fine Art will present the Signature Volu Dining Pavilion by Zaha Hadid, estimated at €900,000 – €1,100,000, during its Design auction on 8 April.
Designed in collaboration with Patrick Schumacher shortly before the architect's passing, this pavilion is part of an exceptionally limited edition.
Originally commissioned for amfAR in 2016, it stands out for its unique color and sculptural silhouette, the result of advanced engineering and parametric design.
The Pavilion
The Volu Pavilion exemplifies Zaha Hadid's distinctive formal language, combining fluidity, bold geometry, and an immersive spatial experience. The matching table and benches extend this vision into functional and ergonomic furniture.
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 experience.
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.
Origin
The pavilion was first commissioned for Design Miami in 2015 as part of the Revolution Project, an initiative exploring advanced design and fabrication technologies for the creation of cost-efficient living environments.
VOLU represents the collaborative vision of Zaha Hadid and Patrick Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects.
Zaha Hadid
1950 – 2016
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.
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.
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