Fentress Architects is a community of diverse and creative professionals guided by our commitment to designing inspiring and uplifting spaces. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with five satellite studios across the United States, we’ve been shaping landmarks around the world since 1980, with nearly $50 billion in projects to our name. Our work spans airports, museums, civic centers, and much more, earning us over 650 awards. At Fentress, you’ll find a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth – where each voice is valued, and diverse perspectives drive our thought leadership in sustainable, forward-thinking design. With a team of about 100 passionate experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and historic preservation, we’re dedicated to crafting spaces that make a difference.

Fentress Architects ranks among the Top 25 Green Design Firms in the U.S. and has been pioneering sustainable design since the early 1990s — creating the world’s largest daylit structure and the largest LEED Gold building (which later achieved LEED EB Platinum) in its era. The majority of the firm’s licensed architects are LEED accredited professionals. As a testament to the firm’s solution-driven and creative design approach, projects designed by Fentress have been honored with over 330 awards for innovation and excellence.
Fentress is internationally known for innovative, award-winning design of airports, museums, convention centers, laboratories, higher education, civic and government buildings. Additionally, the firm designs office, mixed-use, religious and residential buildings.