A Design to Take Your Breath Away

Sometimes there comes along a piece of design work so amazing it stops you dead in your tracks. You must tilt your head this way and that, contorting your body to take it all in. And at the end, you continue to stare in wonderment, thinking--how did they do this???

Zaha Hadid did exactly that. Well, it's what she does practically every day, but most recently with this incredible piece of work featured on the left. It's a chandelier. The crystals are locked together in a spiral, creating a magnificent spectacle. Can you believe it? Can you see it? The design is so intricate, so stunning, that I'm sure it would take your breath away had you been standing before it in person.

Speaking of, the chandelier is currently on exhibit in Swarovski Crystal Palace in Milan. So, hey, next time you swing by Milan, be sure to visit this masterpiece in person. And then immediately report back here!

This is certainly not the first time talented Zaha Hadid has blown people away with her designs. She's a renowned designer, creating designs for spaces such as train stations, public squares, hotels, housing projects, museums and opera houses. Wow! We're certainly lucky to have such an incredible designer among us.

What's your favorite design piece these days? Have a favorite designer or mentor in the field? Leave your comments here.

--Heather Strang