Airport of the Future: Re-envisioning airport mobility in the year 2075

 

Fentress Global Challenge Competition

Sponsor: Fentress Architects
Type: Open, international, student
Language: English
Eligibility: Open to graduate and undergraduate students who are 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.
Fee: None
Awards:
1st Place US$10,000 Cash + Event
2nd Place US$3,000
3rd Place US$2,000
2 People’s Choice Awards US$1,000
Timetable:
31 May 2019 – Submission Deadline
Design Challenge:

Global commerce and the unprecedented demand for travel and have resulted in the proliferation of airports around the world. In their short history, terminal buildings have been criticized for employing generic architectural forms that are unapologetically disconnected from their context and cultural identity. Technical complexity and functional design have often taken precedence over quality and comfort for users.

In less than a century, the airport has emerged as a new architectural typology that is as important as other large-scale public buildings such as museums, libraries, temples, and courthouses. Airports are among the most complex and highly frequented transportation hubs, but they are also increasingly important places for work, commerce, recreation, and culture. The rapid evolution of airports necessitates the incorporation of the latest developments in technology, design, and social trends around the globe.

In line with the speculative nature of the competition, participants should seek to improve every dimension of the airport terminal building. All entries should delve into one or more broad topic related to airport architecture and the future of aviation such as mobility, urbanization, globalization, technology, flexibility, security, project feasibility, and passenger experience in 2075.

Designs must center on one of these airports or one of comparable size:

ATLANTA GA, US (ATL)
BEIJING, CN (PEK)
LONDON, GB (LHR)
CHICAGO IL, US (ORD)
TOKYO, JP (HND)
LOS ANGELES CA, US (LAX)
PARIS, FR (CDG)
DALLAS/FORT WORTH TX, US (DFW)
FRANKFURT, DE (FRA)
HONG KONG, HK (HKG)

The submission must take into account existing runways and land restrictions of the chosen airport. Participants should create a new airport concept that replaces current terminal structures.                                                                                                                             

For more information, go to: fentressglobalchallenge.com/competition-brief