Zaha Hadid Architects distances from Patrik Schumacher's urban policy manifesto

Patrik Schumacher, director of Zaha Hadid Architects, sparked global outrage by calling for the abolition of social housing and public space privatization. In response, Zaha Hadid Architects published an open letter disavowing his statements, asserting that his views do not reflect the firm's past or future. The letter emphasizes Zaha Hadid's legacy of inclusivity, noting that the firm has delivered 56 public projects across 45 cities, employs staff from 50 nationalities, with 43% from ethnic minorities and 40% women. The firm commits to honoring Hadid's vision of democratic architecture through collaboration and progressive design.