Fentress Global Challenge 2021 Launches
Inviting Students to Envision the Airport of the Future
Fentress Architects is pleased to announce that the 2021 Fentress Global Challenge (FGC) is open for entries. Now in its 8th year, the annual international student design competition challenges students to envision a forward-thinking concept for an airport of the future, and in turn, stimulate innovative design in terminal architecture.
“The Fentress Global Challenge is a great opportunity for young designers to bring broad ideas and creative perspectives to the table while spearheading innovation in airport terminal architecture,” said FGC Founder Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA. “We are excited to see how students push the limits of architectural design this year.”
This year’s competition brief encourages students to reimagine the terminal building in the year 2100, siting the new terminal at either an existing airport of their choosing, or at a location where an airport does not yet exist. The latter option calls for participants to consider a city where an airport could serve as a catalyst for economic and social development. Students’ designs must consider several aspects, including local context, evolving technologies, sustainability and resiliency, security, wellbeing, mobility, urbanization, globalization, project feasibility, and the overall passenger experience.
The First Place Winner will receive $15,000 USD—the largest prize in FGC’s history. Four additional winners will receive smaller cash prizes.
Eligibility
FGC is open to graduate and undergraduate students currently pursuing architecture or engineering degrees in an accredited university program, as well as recent graduates (within the last four years) with a degree in architecture or engineering.
Competition Schedule
Competition Announcement: February 15, 2021
Design Submission Deadline: October 1, 2021
Shortlist Announcement: November 1, 2021
Winners Announcement: December 1, 2021
Awards
First Place: $15,000 USD
Second Place: $3,000 USD
Third Place: $2,000 USD
People’s Choice Awards (Two): $1,000 USD
About the Jury
The 2021 FGC will be judged in two stages. A first-round jury of industry experts will shortlist fifteen (15) designs from which the second-round jury will select the three finalists. The 2021 FGC Jury will feature leading aviation and architecture voices who bring diverse perspectives from professionals within the industries.
To learn more about the Fentress Global Challenge and to register, please visit: https://fentressglobalchallenge.com.
To download the 2021 competition brief, visit: https://www.fentressglobalchallenge.com/competition-brief.
