Fentress Architects, Selected to Modernize Los Angeles Airport
for Improved Travel,
Has Designed Some of World’s Best
Airports
Fentress Architects has been announced as Design Architect for the
new world-class facilities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Curtis Fentress, founder of Fentress Architects, earned
international recognition for designing some of the world’s best airport
terminals to travel through. These include Incheon
International Airport in South Korea (the first airport ever to earn
“Best Airport in the World” three consecutive years, 2005–2007, by the
Airport Council International’s Quality Passenger Survey), and Denver
International Airport (named “Best Airport in North America” three
consecutive years, 2005–2007, by Business Traveler Magazine).
Millions of international travelers experienced the inconvenience
of outdated facilities at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Fentress’ design will provide a modernized terminal and concourse
that will dramatically improve travel experience.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa described the
architecture concepts by Fentress Architects as “spectacular,”
“embodying the character of Los Angeles and creating a remarkable sense
of place. It is unmistakably L.A.”
“Los Angeles is one of the world’s centers of entertainment,
fashion and international trade,” said Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, Lead
Designer. “The airport is the first and last impression
travelers have of this great city. Los Angeles deserves a
world-class airport that is recognized as a landmark worldwide. This
modernized airport will change LAX into L.A. WOW!”
Inspired by the Pacific Ocean, the design concept captures the
city’s sense of place with rooftops flowing as waves breaking on the
shore. The architecture unifies the airport with a cohesive
theme honoring the distinctive arched structure built during the Jet Age
of LAX in 1961.
As environmentally responsible, Fentress’ architecture concept
will serve today’s travelers while honoring the needs of future
generations. The airport’s goal for improved sustainability
includes applying for the highest level of LEED certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, founded Fentress Architects in
Denver, Colorado, in 1980 to create exceptional humanistic, contextual
architecture. The firm has been honored with over
240 awards for design excellence. Over 285 million
people worldwide visit Fentress’ buildings annually.
Find more information regarding LAX at www.LAWA.org.
Visit Fentress Architects online at www.FentressArchitects.com.
Fentress Architects
Matt Popowski, 303-282-6192
popowski@fentressarchitects.com
