Zaha Hadid's Final Design Project Premieres at Milan Design Week
The Queen of the Curve’s last design is monolithic and origami-like.
The architecture and design worlds are still reeling from the loss of British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and none are feeling her absence more than her frequent collaborators William Sawaya and Paolo Moroni, namesakes of the furniture design company Sawaya and Moroni, whose working relationship with Hadid includes the architect’s earlier works—including her ‘Manta ray’ seat and ‘Z‘ chair—as well as her final design project, the ‘Mew’ table.
The ‘Mew’ table desk embodies so many of Hadid’s signature design flourishes: as a result of its singular presence, the table can function in the center of the dining room and conversation, as well as a functional piece within the office; its sweeping structure is built of one single piece, giving an origami-like expression of oneness and flexibility. Like so many of the Queen of the Curve’s works, the table’s intentionally surreal appearance gives it a paper-light-yet-monolithic presence.
The table is currently on display at Milan Design Week, but it will go on sale soon and will be available in black, white and red variations.
