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“The conservative values that are emerging, it may not effect architecture immediately but it will effect society and that's what worries me.”

Quote by Zaha Hadid

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Zaha Hadid was a British-Iraqi architect known for her innovative design style and avant-garde architectural works. She is considered one of the most influential women in the field of modern architecture, with her projects spread across the globe, including the famous shard in London and the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. more

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