Johnson would likely be pleased to know that her influence has been recognized in the contemporary redesign of Paris. But, after persevering as a successful female pioneer, perhaps she’d be even more pleased to learn that the landscape architecture firm chosen (from among 42 firms) to redesign space around the Eiffel Tower and create a unified environmental approach for the area has a team of five partners — and three of those partners are women.

Hadid would go on to impart her colorful perspective through architecture in 46 completed projects in dozens of cities and receive international attention. Some of her most famous works include the Bergisel Ski Jump in Austria, Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati, London Aquatics Centre, and the Guangzhou Opera House.