Zaha Hadid in Antwerp

The Antwerp Port authority took the ambitious route to extend their offices: they hired Zaha Hadid. Hufton + Crow visited the building to record the addition in their own way.

all photos: ©Hufton + Crow

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Frontal view of old and new across waterside. Port House, Antwerp, Belgium. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2016.

 

Contextual view. Port House, Antwerp, Belgium. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2016.

 

Extension with stairwell and ample window light. Port House, Antwerp, Belgium. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2016.

 

Contextual view from street at dusk. Port House, Antwerp, Belgium. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2016.

 

Opaque and transparent glass facets against stormy sky. Port House, Antwerp, Belgium. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2016.