Fentress Architects is a global design firm that passionately pursues the creation of sustainable and iconic architecture. Together, with our clients, we create INSPIRED DESIGN to improve the human environment. Founded by Curtis Fentress in 1980, we are a dynamic learning organization, driven to grow our ability to design, innovate and exceed client expectations. In 2010, Curtis Fentress was honored by the American Institute of Architects with the HIGHEST AWARD FOR PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE, the Thomas Jefferson Award. Designs by Fentress have been honored with more than 450 distinctions for innovation and design excellence. Fentress Architects has designed $30 billion of architectural projects worldwide, visited by 450 million people each year. Fentress Architects design studios are in Denver, Colorado Washington, D.C. San Francisco, California Los Angeles, California San Jose, California Shanghai, China and London, U.K.