Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Central Terminal

Fentress Studios transformed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Central Terminal, blending modern comfort with regional charm.
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2005
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Port of Seattle
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Chosen from a group of renowned firms, Fentress spearheaded the expansion and redevelopment of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s iconic 1949 Central Terminal. To set this ambitious project in motion, the Port of Seattle launched it with a clear and inspiring vision to:
- Restore the excitement of travel
- Provide modern comforts and conveniences for a diverse audience
- Express the region’s unique culture and natural environment
- Create a vibrant central hub for the entire airport complex
- Enhance the travel experience by creating a welcoming environment that celebrates both the feeling of coming home and the joy of new arrivals.
- #9 Best Airport in North America, Skytrax World Airport Awards™ International, 2019
- #10 Best Airport: 40 to 50 million passengers, Skytrax World Airport Awards™ International, 2019
- #3 Best Regional Airports in North America, Skytrax World Airport Awards™ International, 2019
- Best Airport Staff in North America, Skytrax World Airport Awards™ International, 2019
- 10 Most High-Tech Airports in the US, Fodor's Travel National, 2015
- Leading Edge Award - Best Airport, Executive Traveler Magazine, 2009
- Merit Award, Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference, 2009
- Citation Award, AIA Western Mountain, 2007
- Honor Award, AIA Denver, 2007
- Gold Award for Structural Systems, American Council of Engineering Companies, 2006
- Grand Award Winner, Best Public/Private Special Use Facility, Gold Nugget Awards, Pacific Coast Builders Conference, 2006
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