The "starchitect" who designed Glasgow's Riverside Museum has won a top award.
Dame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-British architect of buildings such as the aquatics centre at the London 2012 Olympics, has been named Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year.
Dame Zaha, who also designed the Maxxi museum in Rome, the Guangzhou Opera House in China, the Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton and the Maggie's Centre in Kirkcaldy, said: "It's still difficult for women to break the business barrier. Through perseverance and hard work I have been able to do so, but it's been a long struggle.
"When I started my career in architecture it was very much a male-dominated industry, but in recent years I've seen a growing number of talented female architects join the profession and succeed.
She added: "This award shines a light on our achievements; and I hope it encourages more women to continue with the profession."
Christina Jesaitis, brand manager at Veuve Clicquot, said: "Dame Zaha has made her mark across the globe with iconic works that will inspire people for decades.
"She has not only had a huge impact on the world of architecture as a whole, but she has demonstrated great zeal as a businesswoman, growing Zaha Hadid Architects successfully."
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