zaha hadid design – DesignApplause

zaha hadid design at me milan il duca during milan design week 2019.

Apr 7, 2019

zaha hadid design has announced that its milan design week will be anchored at me milan il duca hotel, where it will host a thoughtful exhibition featuring contrasting textures…

the me milan il duca hotel has collaborated with zaha hadid design to host an exhibition during salone del mobile 2019.

in honor of the me dubai, due to open in december 2019 with its interiors designed by zaha hadid, me by meliá is dedicating the month of april to the architect and designer, continuing the hotel brand’s commitment to supporting excellence in design.

investigating the evolution of zaha hadid’s formal language, the “zaha hadid design at me milan il duca” exhibition explores the interrelated fields of architecture and product design. as a singular composition, it presents a variety of works – limited edition furniture pieces, lighting objects, vases and other accessories – manufactured in materials that include glass, marble and ceramics.

“zaha hadid design at me milan il duca” is a celebration of the studio’s diverse repertoire of designs realized in collaboration with some of the world’s most renowned brands as well as hadid’s signature collection.

the exhibition features:
• moon system sofa for b and b italia
• zh one armchair for cassina
• mercuric collection, tela shelving and malea table for citco
• serac bench for italian lab
• lapp, weave and strip vases for rosenthal
• cellular and ribbon hand tufted rugs for royal thai
• aria suspension lamp for slamp
• z-chair for sawaya moroni
• crystal architecture collection for lalique
• zaha hadid design collection

originally designed by aldo rossi, the me milan il duca hotel is located in milan’s piazza della repubblica.

charlotte olympia launches limited edition collaboration with zaha hadid design.

Nov 21, 2017

in tribute to the late visionary zaha hadid, charlotte olympia launches two limited edition pieces, a platform wedge shoe and a clutch bag, both featuring fluid forms in perspex with rose gold metal accents. in conjunction to these, special packaging was created to echo the sculptural qualities of the designs.

combining the unmistakeable design language of the renowned architect with the creative hallmarks of the british luxury shoe and accessories brand, the partnership began when zaha and charlotte first met in 2015 and agreed to collaborate on a collection. zaha hadid design and charlotte olympia have meticulously realised these pieces as zaha originally envisioned.

launching on 21st november, the two pieces will be available exclusively at charlotte olympia retail stores and online, priced at £1,600 for the shoes and £2,600 for the clutch bag. to mark the occasion, a reception will take place at christie’s on the day of launch with charlotte olympia dellal taking part in a panel discussion. charlotte will also be at the brompton cross store on 22nd november to sign the purchased limited edition designs.

“zaha hadid was a phenomenal person to have known and her work and aesthetic are constant sources of inspiration for me. it was an honor and privilege to have worked with her and to continue working with her fantastic team on this dream collaboration.”
charlotte olympia dellal, founder and creative director of charlotte olympia

“we are always delighted to work with clients who share our passion for bold design and pristine craftsmanship. charlotte olympia and her team have masterfully translated our ideas into reality in two fantastic pieces of superb quality.”
maha kutay, director of zaha hadid design