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“I used to not like being called a 'woman architect.' I'm an architect, not just a woman architect. The guys used to tap me on the head and say 'you're OK for a girl.' But I see an incredible amount of need from other women for reassurance that it can be done, so I don't mind anymore.”

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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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