Question

which of the following did zaha hadid win a commision for?

multiple choice

walker art center in minneapolis

sydney opera house in sydney

center for contemporary art in cincinnati

crystal palace in london

museum of contemporary art in chicago

Explanation:

Identify the architect's notable commissions

Using the Modern Architects knowledge point

Zaha Hadid was a pioneering Iraqi-British architect known for her radical deconstructivist designs. In 1998, she won the design competition for the Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati, Ohio. This project was her first museum commission in the United States and was highly acclaimed for its dynamic, sculptural geometry.

Evaluate the other options

• Walker Art Center in Minneapolis: Designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes (with an expansion by Herzog & de Meuron).
• Sydney Opera House in Sydney: Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
• Crystal Palace in London: Designed by Joseph Paxton for the Great Exhibition of 1851.
• Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago: Designed by Josef Paul Kleihues.

Answer:

• Walker Art Center in Minneapolis
• Sydney Opera House in Sydney
• Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati (Correct answer)
• Crystal Palace in London
• Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago