{"id":763,"date":"2026-06-20T19:01:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanfranciscomovingguide.com\/?p=763"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:01:56","slug":"former-eyesore-of-an-airport-now-named-one-of-the-most-beautiful-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanfranciscomovingguide.com\/?p=763","title":{"rendered":"Former eyesore of an airport now named one of the most beautiful in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An airport that once had locals hiding in shame\u00a0went through a $3.8 billion upgrade. Now it\u2019s being given an award as one of the most beautiful in the world.<\/p>

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The Prix Versailles, an architectural award competition, recognized San Diego International Airport\u2019s new Terminal 1 as one of the most beautiful airports in the world. The new terminal, which opened in fall 2025, replaced the now-demolished first edition built in 1967. Four years and nearly $4 billion later, the airport is one of seven global airports to win in the category.<\/p><\/div>

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Atif Saeed, president and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, said in a statement released by the airport that the authority is \u201cincredibly honored\u201d to receive the award.<\/p><\/div>

\u201cThe vision, creativity, and dedication of the New Terminal 1 team resulted in a terminal that reflects the spirit and character of San Diego,\u201d Saeed said. \u201cOur goal was to deliver an airport experience that authentically represents our region while providing exceptional service to travelers. This global recognition affirms that vision and helps showcase San Diego to the world.\u201d<\/p><\/div>

San Diego\u2019s Terminal 1 is a feat, with window-facing seating that\u2019s perfect for reading a book or watching planes and locally inspired artwork exhibits and restaurants to make it feel distinctly San Diego. Gensler, a San Francisco-based architecture firm with an office in San Diego, designed the airport.<\/p><\/div>

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\u201cSan Diego is a complete reinvention: a new building that future-proofs the airport for a new generation of travelers while giving their communities something to be proud of,\u201d Terence Young, aviation leader and principal at\u00a0Gensler, said in the news release.\u00a0<\/p>

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