""Architecture of Possibility: Zaha Hadid Architects" at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP) in Shenzhen, China, presents a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Zaha Hadid Architects' work over recent decades. On view until April 10, 2026, the exhibition is structured through chronological and thematic narratives that highlight the studio's multidisciplinary research and design methodologies. The exhibition, now open to the public, showcases the office's work in the Shenzhen area and its involvement with new Artificial Intelligence technologies."
"The exhibition also traces ZHA's long-standing relationship with China, beginning with Zaha Hadid's first visit in 1981 and extending through five decades of work in the country. Particular attention is given to the Greater Bay Area, one of the world's most rapidly transforming urban regions, where the practice has completed or is developing more than 25 projects. These include the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, the Henderson Tower in Hong Kong, and the Morpheus Hotel in Macau,"
"alongside ongoing developments such as the Shenzhen Institute for Financial Technology, Tower C at the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, and the West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Terminus Development. Cultural and civic projects, including the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, GO PARK Sai Sha in Hong Kong, and the upcoming Yidan Center for the Chen Yidan Foundation, further demonstrate the studio's engagement with the region's evolving urban life."
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP) in Shenzhen presents an overview of Zaha Hadid Architects' work and methodologies through chronological and thematic arrangements. The presentation highlights the studio's multidisciplinary research, immersive and interactive design tools, virtual environments, and integration of artificial intelligence into a growing digital design ecosystem. The practice's five-decade relationship with China is shown through more than 25 projects concentrated in the Greater Bay Area, including cultural, civic, and commercial works such as the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, Henderson Tower, and the Morpheus Hotel, alongside ongoing major developments in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Research collaborations with global AI computing leaders underpin data-driven explorations of complex design challenges.
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