Zaha Hadid Architects drops founder’s name in rebrand

By Daniel Gayne2026-06-16T10:45:25.580

Move comes after court decision ending licensing agreement which saw the business pay for right to use Hadid name

Zaha Hadid Architects will henceforth trade under the name ZHA, after the resolution of a court battle over usage of the late architect’s name earlier this year.

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