Zaha Hadid

Those familiar with Zaha Hadid Architects' body of work should have no trouble recognizing its late founder's signature style in the Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Arts Centre. Conceived back in 2011, it's now hosting its first exhibit.

Designed by Zaha Hadid before her death, the much-anticipated Leeza Soho has finally opened. The skyscraper rises to a height of 207 m (679 ft) and boasts a stunning atrium that's the tallest in the world, as well as significant green design.

ZHA, working with local firm Esplan, has been chosen to create a new rail terminal in Estonia. Assuming the finished project lives up to the early renders, it's going to be a futuristic and eye-catching addition to the northern European country.

Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture have been chosen to design Australia's new Sydney Airport. The first phase of the four phase project is due to begin operation in 2026 and will feature a degree of sustainable design.

Resembling a strange alien starfish, the massive Beijing Daxing International Airport is one of Zaha Hadid's most eye-catching buildings to date.

Zaha Hadid Architects got the nod to redevelop Hamburg's flood defenses.

Work is nearing completion on one of the most visually striking Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)-designed buildings we've seen in some time. Named Opus, the mixed-use project is located in Dubai and takes the form of a cube with a hole in its center.

Having begun construction back in 2015, Zaha Hadid Architects' much-anticipated One Thousand Museum is now finally ready to begin welcoming residents. Located in Miami, the 62-story skyscraper contains 84 luxury homes overlooking the famous Biscayne Bay.

Qatar's Al Wakrah Stadium has officially been inaugurated and hosted its first soccer game. Designed by the late Zaha Hadid, with longtime collaborator Patrik Schumacher, its sculpted form is inspired by a type of local boat and it's meant to keep spectators and players cool even in the summer heat.

Construction has begun on a new Zaha Hadid Architects-designed bridge in Taiwan that's billed as the world's longest single-mast, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. Due to open in 2024, the Danjiang Bridge is a massive project with a considerable budget of NT$12.49 billion (US$405.2 million).

2018 was an outstanding year for architecture, but 2019 is shaping up to be exciting too, and there are already several noteworthy projects on the horizon. From a supertall skyscraper to a massive airport terminal shaped like a starfish, here's our pick of projects to look forward to this year.

Lotte World Tower, by Kohn Pedersen Fox, has been declared the world's best new skyscraper by Emporis during its annual Skyscraper Awards. The stunning supertall is defined by its unusual silver appearance and boasts the world's fastest elevator and the highest glass-bottomed observation deck.