Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid is the first woman to win architecture 's Pritzker Prize . In 2004 , she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize , architecture 's greatest honor . Her Aquatic Centre is considered the Olympic 's most important venue . Comment: She attributes her drive to past failures and the delirium of sleeplessness .
Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid is the first woman to win architecture 's Pritzker Prize . Her Aquatic Centre is considered the Olympic 's most important venue . Comment: She attributes her drive to past failures and the delirium of sleeplessness .