Reimagining Oxford: Zaha Hadid’s Investcorp Building

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Today, HENI Talks is presented by Dr. Eugene Rogan, Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford. In this film, Dr. Eugene Rogan explores Zaha Hadid's architectural masterpiece: the Investcorp Building at St Antony's College. Discover how Hadid's innovative design seamlessly integrates modernity with Oxford's historic fabric, and how its sinuous stainless-steel form unites disparate Victorian structures while also respecting the surrounding landscape, even curving around a century-old sequoia. Completed in 2015, this building now serves as the Middle East Centre, housing state-of-the-art facilities including a 117-seat lecture theatre, library, and archive spaces. Through Dr. Eugene Rogan's expert insights, this film reveals the challenges and triumphs of introducing contemporary architecture to Oxford's traditional setting. Subscribe to HENI Talks for more architectural deep-dives, art, and design stories that inspire. http://tinyurl.com/HENITalks 🎥 Presented by HENI Talks — films that bring art, design, and architecture to life. 🔔 Subscribe for more films on art, architecture, and culture: youtube.com/@HENITalks/videos 👍 Like, comment, and share to support our work! 🌐 Learn more: Web — https://heni.com/ Instagram — https://instagram.com/heni TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@heni X — https://x.com/heni Produced by HENI Talks 00:00 – Introduction: Zaha Hadid’s Oxford Legacy 00:35 – The Vision Behind the Investcorp Building 01:10 – Fusing Innovation with Oxford’s Heritage 01:50 – Design Features and Architectural Challenges 02:40 – Controversy and Reception 03:20 – The Role of the Middle East Centre 04:00 – Zaha Hadid’s Lasting Impact 04:40 – Final Reflections & Legacy #zahahadid , #investcorp Building, #zahahadid Hadid Oxford, #oxford architecture, #St Antony's College, #modernarchitecture , #contemporaryarchitecture ,# HENITalks, #ZahaHadiddocumentary, #architecture film, #femalearchitects, #stainlesssteelbuilding, #British architecture, #iconic buildings, #Zaha Hadid design, #architectural innovation, #modern campus buildings, #ZahaHadidArchitecture #ZahaHadid #Oxford #UniversityArchitecture #Architecture #ArchitecturalMasterpiece #ArchitecturalFilm #HENITalks #OxfordUniversity #MiddleEastCentre