Comments on: Zaragoza Bridge Pavilion by Zaha Hadid 2

By: Lisa E.

Lisa E. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:58:50 +0000

I think this is a really beautiful space. I like the way light falls in patterns on the interior. It is an impressive space and it satisfies one’s natural responsiveness to organic lines and shapes. The accepted norm of what a bridge should be was analyzed and reinvented to create something totally different and new. It challenges our way of thinking.

By: studio k

studio k — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:05:01 +0000

the fluidity, the movement, the speedness…. no-word to subscripe…

By: rex

rex — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:00:29 +0000

it is a monster

By: bebo

bebo — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:58:42 +0000

i wanna see here doinng the shop drawing for this project…

By: Retief

Retief — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:42:19 +0000

i agree with John.A,

there is something in the form of this overbearing, clumsy beast that can make one feel stressed out.

it (in my opinion) lacks subtlety, and all the elements seem to be sit uncomfortably together, like their arguing with each other!

love Hadid, don’t love this though

By: Viv

Viv — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:31:56 +0000

If its a journey not a destination it makes sense

By: John Avlakiotis

John Avlakiotis — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:50:20 +0000

PLEASE!
NO MORE ZAHA HADID BUILDINGS ON THIS PLANET!
(I am so tired of organic shaped buildings-they stress me out)

By: roadkill

roadkill — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:47:02 +0000

hey alefra go skin a goose… just coz you work for the shedevil does not mean you know merde!!!

By: roadkill

roadkill — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:42:33 +0000

LOL… what a pile of junk… if she’s going to do bridges then stick to the ‘Living bridge’ concept over the Thames… that was an interesting project, this is just a bridge too far…

By: gaque

gaque — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:22:52 +0000

Hi MiM,

“May I suggest” you actually look at the structure instead of reading the accompanying text, and believing its every word?

The structure is clearly not energy efficient, either in its materials, construction process, or maintenance/conditioning. You say that it is naturally ventilated, but that would require a cross breeze, which is hardly possible because only one side of the bridge is open to the air. Besides, the supposed “rotating/opening” shingles have been already described as false. None of the windows open. Where exactly is the water management system for this thing? The ridge beam seems to be sealed, as well, meaning the hot air cannot escape easily.

Ridiculous…All of Zaha’s structures are, as already accurately described, the Hummers of architecture. You know, those 2 miles per gallon hunks of metal…?