Overview
- The Prix Versailles jury selected the terminal for the top global honor, marking a second consecutive win for San Francisco International Airport’s T1.
- Harvey Milk Terminal 1 completed a multi‑year, multi‑billion‑dollar redevelopment in June 2024 led by Gensler.
- The airport reports a 79% cut in carbon footprint and a 59% decrease in energy use following the renovation.
- Design features include natural light throughout, gender‑neutral restrooms, quiet‑terminal practices replacing most overhead announcements, a yoga room, and self‑service baggage options.
- The terminal is the first in the world named for an LGBTQ+ leader and houses a permanent Harvey Milk exhibition, while other honorees on the Prix Versailles list include Portland, Marseille, Réunion’s Roland Garros, Yantai, and Kansai.