Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has opened the doors of its new office in Dubai’s Design District, otherwise known as d3, an area that is fast becoming a global hub for leading artists, designers and other creatives. The renowned architectural firm unveiled its design studio to its clients, supporters, media and other special guests at a grand opening event on Monday 7 November 2016. IBBC President Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, Managing Director Christophe Michels, Iraq Representative Rasmi Al-Jabri and UAE Representative Samer Al-Omari were among those in attendance.

In a statement on the d3 website, Tariq Khayyat, Head of Region for Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “With 30 years’ experience in the Middle East and North Africa, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is currently working with visionary clients throughout the region on fifteen transformational projects. ZHA’s new MENA headquarters at d3 continues our longstanding commitment to the region.

“As a creative hub for many disciplines, d3 will establish a collective research culture, enabling many different talents and ideas to feed into each other and make the discoveries that will benefit all. Through research and collaboration, we are able to address important issues in a meaningful way that contribute to the development of more ecologically sustainable and inclusive societies. Marrying concepts of connectivity and integration with the tremendous advancements in design technologies, material developments and construction practices, ZHA is working with the rich histories and diverse cultures of the region to build its remarkable future.”

The new office is located at:

Zaha Hadid Architects Middle East
Unit 503, Building 8
Dubai Design District
Dubai, UAE

For more information, visit www.zaha-hadid.com