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San Diego’s Terminal 1 just won global acclaim, earning a Prix Versailles award as one of the world’s most beautiful airports — a stunning turnaround from its outdated, locally embarrassing predecessor. After a $3.8 billion, four-year rebuild completed in fall 2025, the terminal now blends local art, cuisine, and panoramic views into a sleek, soulful space that captures the spirit of San Diego. Only six airports worldwide received this honor, and Pittsburgh is the only other U.S. airport on the list. Designed by Gensler, the terminal is a future-focused reinvention meant to delight travelers and inspire pride in the community. CEO Atif Saeed called it a global spotlight for the city — proving that vision, investment, and local character can transform even the most overlooked spaces into architectural triumphs.

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