In the spring of 2014, the federal government of Mexico, under the leadership of President Enrique Peña Nieto, initiated an international competition, inviting participants from around the world, for the largest infrastructure development in Latin America.

In response to the project’s needs and aspirations, a team led by Mauricio Ceballos and Norman Foster designed the Mexico City Airport with the aim of revolutionizing airport design and the travel experience. Their goal was to create a building and infrastructure that would not only meet the demands of the 21st century but also become an enduring icon for Mexico.

This collaboration brings together the global expertise of Foster + Partners, a UK-based firm founded by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Foster, with the Mexico and US-based firm FR-EE, founded by the renowned architect Fernando Romero (FAIA).

In addition, the team collaborated closely with NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants B.V., the world’s premier airport planning firm with extensive experience in over 500 international airports.