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Leading Women, a CNN television series that connects its viewers to extraordinary women at the top of their chosen fields, is sponsored by OMEGA Ladymatic. The Ladymatic collection is distinguished by its bold, statement-making design and a mechanical movement widely considered to be among the best in the world. Every month, the series features two influential women. In August 2012, OMEGA and CNN introduce Zaha Hadid founder of Zaha Hadid Architects. A unique and hugely respected figure in the world of contemporary architecture, Zaha Hadid is one of the youngest ever winners of the prestigious Pritzker Prize, and the first - and only - woman ever to receive the honour (the highest in architecture). Born in Baghdad in 1950, she gained a degree in mathematics from the American University in Beirut before moving to London in 1972 to study at the Architecture Association School, winning the school's Diploma Prize in 1977. Her innovative, convention-breaking creations span the entire spectrum of design, from large-scale urban architecture to interiors, furniture and exhibition spaces, and have graced cities around the globe, winning her a plethora of awards and prizes. Among her best known projects are the BMW Central Building in Leipzig, Germany, the Phaeno Science Center in Wolfsburg, Germany, the Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati, USA and the Hoenheim Nord Terminus in Strasbourg, France. In addition to her architectural and design work she is a gifted ...

The American Architectural Review of Dix Systems and their OneLiner Shower Pan Liner, hosted by Morley Safer. The video explains the benefits of using the OneLiner in bathroom shower remodeling. Visit www.dixsystems.com for more details.

Rahim Akbar is a Naval architect and engineer by day and an inspired artist by night. He hails from a well known Mughal family that is endowed with a rich and rare history in architectural design, woodworking, iron smith and masonry. His outstanding works which are carved in wood, may be seen gracing ceilings, walls, doors, or as stand alone pieces that invite the viewer to step into the world of the written word... or simply remind one of the beauty and serene complexity of Islamic design. As such, Rahim is reviving in the west the long lost art form of Islamic wood carving, or Naqashkari. He proudly yet humbly follows in the tall footsteps of his grandfather, whose exquisite work in the field may still be seen adorning stately mosques from Sadiqabad in the Punjab, to Sukkar in Sind. His work can be seen at www.facebook.com/woodgallery

An interactive experience leads the visitor through a dreamlike environment, reflecting InterfaceFLOR's credentials in design, innovation and sustainability InterfaceFLOR, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of innovative modular flooring, presents "The positive floor", a new ground-breaking concept that guides visitors through the latest innovation in interior design. The concept, developed by self-confessed industrial artist Francesco Maria Bandini, can be seen in the attractive setting of Milan's La Triennale, a true temple of design which reflects Italy's artistic and architectural culture. In this labyrinth-like installation, the visitor is guided by his own sensitivity and interpretation of the space. A towering display rises up within a pure white space, where the visitor can move between imposing prisms, topped with vibrant multi-coloured surfaces. The prisms are arranged so as to recreate the effect of ground "cracked" by the heat of the sun, alluding to environmental issues and the company's tireless commitment to sustainability. Their multi-coloured surfaces, which are made up of InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles, are reflected in a mirrored ceiling. They act as a compass, enabling the visitor to check his position in the maze. Stairs lead to the top of one of the prisms, providing a view of the entire exhibition and an opportunity to admire the prism tops, coated in the stunning patterns and colourful shades of InterfaceFLOR's World Textiles, Ambiance ...

To celebrate our ADC Young Guns 9 call for entries, the ADC is interviewing 10 past winners about how they got to where they are today. Our sixth installment features Alex Lin (YG5), founder of Studio Lin. Studio Lin is a graphic design practice whose process is founded on a desire to explore new territory through challenging collaborations with creative visionaries in the fields of architecture, industrial design, art and fashion. After receiving an MFA in graphic design from Yale University, Alex spent six years at the design firm 2x4 prior to opening Studio Lin. His work has been featured and awarded by leading design publications such as Wallpaper, ID Magazine, Print Magazine, Metropolis, Azure, Tank, Surface, Architectural Record, Span, Victionary and exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. You fight for your work. Now it fights for you. Submit your work online today at www.adcyounggguns.org. early bird deadline is April 18; regular deadline is May 16, 2011