Award-Winning Architect of Incheon International Airport, Curtis W. Fentress, Modernizing Los Angeles International to Improve Passenger Travel
DENVER-(Business Wire)-January 6, 2009 - 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Millions of international travelers experienced the inconvenience of outdated facilities at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal.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.
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