Architect Zaha Hadid dies aged 65

Her designs have been commissioned around the world

Architect Dame Zaha Hadid died aged 65 following a heart attack on Thursday in a Miami hospital, where she was being treated for bronchitis.

The British designer, who was born in Iraq, was the first woman to receive the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in recognition of her work.

Her designs have been commissioned around the world, including Hong Kong, Germany and Azerbaijan.

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