Curtis W. Fentress

Who is Curtis W. Fentress?

Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, an American Architect, is the Principal-in-Charge of Design at Fentress Architects, an international design studio he founded in Denver, Colorado in 1980. Fentress Architects also has studios in Los Angeles, CA, San Jose, CA, Washington, D.C. and London, U.K.

Fentress’ DIA, Incheon International Airport and his in-progress modernization of LAX et al., have garnered recognition worldwide for design excellence and outstanding “airside-to-curbside” traveler experience. Focused on the public process, Fentress’ works are in the genres of airport, museum and public buildings. A protégé of I.M. Pei, Fentress has developed a reputation as a hybrid architect, developing iconic design reflective of the region’s culture, within the cost and budgetary confines associated with high profile public architecture. He is known among students of architecture for his observations on the process of large scale design.

Highest Award for Public Architecture: Curtis Fentress was honored in 2010 by the American Institute of Architects with the highest award for public architecture, the Thomas Jefferson Award. Fentress was also honored in 2010 with the Silver Medal Award, the highest award given to an architect from AIA Western Mountain Region for their contributions to the region.