The Central Bank of Iraq and Zaha Hadid Architects sign the agreement for the new Central Bank of Iraq Headquarters

by Cecilia Di Marzo
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London, UK ‐ Zaha Hadid joined H.E. Dr Sinan Al‐Shabibi, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) at a ceremony to sign the agreement between the CBI and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) for the design stages of the new CBI Headquarters building. The ceremony was hosted by H.E. Dr Muhielddin Hussein Abdullah, Charges d'Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in London. 

 

ZHA have already completed the client’s Brief Development and will immediately commence the design process for the new CBI Headquarters to be built on the shores of theTigrisRiverinBaghdad. ZHA will lead the international team of specialist consultants including: Adams Kara Taylor, Max Fordham, Newtecnic, DEGW, Gross Max, Davis Langdon, Arup, Warringtonfire, Winton Nightingale and A2 Project Managers. 

Dr Sinan Al‐Shabibi said: “The new building shall be a symbol of the Bank’s role in the economic development ofIraqand a reflection of the determination to rebuild the country.” Zaha Hadid said: “I am deeply touched that I have been asked to design the new headquarters for the Central Bank ofIraq. I was born inIraqand I still feel very close to it. I feel very privileged to be working inIraqon a design of such national importance.”

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