Zaha Hadid formally received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in St. Petersburg on April 5, 2004.
The formal award ceremony for the Pritzker Architecture Prize took place at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 5, 2004. This ceremony celebrated Zaha Hadid as the first woman to be granted this prestigious prize in architecture independently. The recognition was a watershed moment, signifying the breaking of new ground for female architects worldwide. Her acceptance highlighted the impact of her work and served as an inspiration to her peers and aspiring female architects. The event underscored her role as a pioneer in contemporary architectural design.