fentress architects, based in denver, colorado, announces the 2017 fentress global challenge, an international design competition for young and student architects. as in years past, the theme, consistent with the firm’s expertise in airport design and aviation, is envisioning an airport of the future.

participants are encouraged to re-envision the terminal building in the year 2075 using one of 10 existing international airports, taking into consideration local context, technological trends, and project feasibility and passenger experience.

this is the sixth year that fentress architects has sponsored and administered the award, which brings a first prize of $15,000 and a summer internship at fentress’ denver office; four additional winners will receive smaller cash awards.

curt fentress, who founded this program to promote the advancement of innovative design in public architecture, said, “the fentress global challenge is an incredible way for our firm to engage with students from, literally, all over the globe. it’s been thrilling to see and evaluate the ideas of the next generation of designers.”

the schedule for the competition is:

30 may 2017 > competition announcement              
1 october 2017 > design submission deadline                          
31 october 2017 > shortlist announcement
30 november 2017 > winners announcement
summer 2018 > internship at fentress architects

this year’s judges have not yet been announced.

details of the competition, including admission requirements, eligibility, design information and evaluation criteria are available on line www.fentressglobalchallenge.com