Aqua at Dover Street Market | Zaha Hadid Architects

Aqua at Dover Street Market by Zaha Hadid Architects was a striking installation designed for the London store during the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

The name given to the artwork was Aqua, taking reference from the London Aquatic Centre, in both name and form. It takes a parametric approach in design, using repetition and scaling to creating a form as fluid and free flowing as waves.

The use of color was restricted to just black and white. This minimalist approach made the main focus to be on the flowing nature of the form and what it represents.

The contrasting colors helped to tone down the design, so that it is not overworked, sitting comfortably within its surrounding context.