Fentress Architects

Fentress Architects is an international design firm with studios in Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; San Jose, California and Washington, D.C.. Founded by Curtis Fentress in 1980, the firm passionately pursues the creation of iconic public architecture. Known for his “Patient Search,” Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, has designed $20 billion of architectural landmarks worldwide, visited by more than 300 million people each year.

Fentress is internationally known for innovative, award-winning design of airports, museums, convention centers, laboratories, higher education, civic and government buildings. Additionally, the firm designs office, mixed-use, religious and residential buildings. Curtis Fentress is internationally recognized for the design of Denver International Airport, voted “Best Airport in North America” by Business Traveler Magazine readers four consecutive years (2005 – 2008) and the 4th “Favorite American Architecture” landmark built in the last 15 years (public poll by the American Institute of Architects). Fentress is also known for Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea, voted “Best Airport Worldwide” by Airports Council International, 2005-08, and the National Museum of the Marine Corps, honored with over 20 awards since opening in late 2006.

Specialties

Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Planning