Clark International Airport (CRK) has been recognized for its exceptional architecture and design by being included in the list of the world’s most beautiful airports by the esteemed Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO.
A total of twenty-four airports from around the globe made it to the list, with CRK being one of just two from Southeast Asia.
Expressing gratitude for this achievement, Noel Manankil, President and CEO of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD), remarked, “it is an immense honor to be recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful airports and we are truly humbled by this. It also inspires us to keep on giving Filipinos what they truly-deserve, a world-class airport.”
As stated on the website prix-versailles.com, the “World’s Most Beautiful” recognition by Prix Versailles underscores the significant role of the Laureates in enhancing the beauty and quality of the living environment.
Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions that spotlight the finest contemporary projects worldwide.
Among the other airports on the list are Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Chile, Beijing Daxing International Airport in China, Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany, and more.
In 2021, CRK was selected as one of the top six finalists in the 2021 World Selection of the prestigious Prix Versailles Architecture and Design Awards under the Airport Category, leading to its inclusion in the list.