Associate
MArch
London, UK
Sara Criscenti
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Photograph by Luke Hayes
Sara has played a key role in the design and delivery of major ZHA projects, including the Central Bank of Iraq in Baghdad, Aarhus Stadium in Denmark, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia, and the Generali Tower CityLife in Milan, Italy.
Before joining ZHA, Sara gained valuable experience at Studio Odile Decq and SOM.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Featured Projects
From a new headquarters for the Central Bank of Iraq to a LEED Platinum certified research centre in Saudi Arabia, discover highlights of Sara's notable projects at ZHA.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Sara earned her Master of Architecture from Roma Tre University in Italy.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Sara has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Render by Negativ
Sports
The team comprising ZHA working with architecture, engineering consultancy Sweco and landscape architects Tredje Natur has won the competition to build the new Aarhus football stadium in Denmark.
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Waterfront view of new Science Centre. render by Negativ. The image is an artist’s impression, and final design may be subject to changes.
Culture
Singapore’s New Science Centre will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences.
Courtesy of ZHA
Tall Buildings
Offices
Civic
Rising from the sloping banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad, the design for the new headquarters of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) conveys the core values at the heart of the institution: Solidity, Stability and Sustainability.
Photograph by Julian Faulhaber
Education
Offices
KAPSARC is a non-profit institution for independent research into policies that contribute to the most effective use of energy to provide social well-being across the globe. KAPSARC develops policies and economic frameworks that reduce the environmental impact and overall costs of energy supply and enable practical technology-based solutions to use energy more efficiently.
Photograph by Hufton + Crow
Generali Tower
Offices
Tall Buildings
Generali Tower is within the CityLife masterplan that has redeveloped Milan’s abandoned trade fair grounds following the fair’s relocation to Rho Pero in 2005.
Hospitality
Residential
Located in Kodra e Diellit, the fastest-growing district of Tirana, the Nest and Cascades are new additions to the community. Renowned for its colourful post-communist architecture and vibrant café culture, Tirana is the capital of Albania with almost one million residents living within its greater metropolitan region. Progressing rapidly towards European Union membership, the Albanian economy is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years—with Tirana as the centre of its growth.
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