Via Zaha Hadid: Milan Street Naming

On a brilliantly sunny day, the Municipality of Milan marked the 10th anniversary of Zaha’s passing by dedicating a street in her name. It was a moving tribute to her enduring imprint on the city, and to architecture and design at large.

The thoroughfare, called Via Zaha Hadid, is located in Milan’s CityLife district where Zaha oversaw the design of the CityLife Residences (2004–2014), CityLife Shopping District (2004–2017) and 170-metre-tall Generali Tower (2004–2018).

The ceremony was presided over by Councillor for Culture, Tommaso Sacchi, with additional remarks by Giulia Pelucchi, President of Municipality 8, and CityLife CEO Paola Micucci.

Our Trustee, Hanif Kara, shared a special statement from Rana Hadid, our Chair and Zaha’s niece, with Aric Chen, the foundation’s Director also in attendance.

Special thanks to Davide Giordano, a long-time collaborator of Zaha’s, for his contribution.

And thank you Milan! Zaha shared a deep and lasting connection with the city, and it is an honour that her name is now part of its fabric.