1PAX 2026 Graduate Fellowship

1PAX has introduced its 2026 Graduate Fellowship, a six-month, paid, fully remote initiative aimed at providing emerging architects with international experience through practical projects in the fields of aviation, transportation, urban development, and mobility infrastructure.

This fellowship is available to recent graduates of architecture and final-year architecture students from around the globe. It will select two candidates to join 1PAX and engage in various projects that span different scales, disciplines, and geographical contexts.

International Jury

A key aspect of the 2026 program is its seven-member international jury, which consists of highly experienced professionals from architecture, aviation, urbanism, mobility, research, and city development.

Selected by Leading Voices in Architecture and Mobility

The jury members collectively possess decades of international experience in architectural practice, aviation, urban development, education, and research. Their varied viewpoints reflect the interdisciplinary focus of the fellowship and the intricate connections between architecture, infrastructure, and mobility.

• Michel Rojkind. _Founder, Rojkind Arquitectos_
  Architect and urbanist, he established Rojkind Arquitectos in Mexico City in 2002, focusing on architecture, urban strategies, and experiential design in Mexico and the USA. He has taught at institutions like UPenn and Harvard and was named an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2025.
• Cristiano Ceccato. _Director and Aviation Sector Leader, Zaha Hadid Architects_
  With over 25 years of global experience, he leads Zaha Hadid Architects’ aviation sector and has managed significant airport projects internationally since joining in 2008.
• J. Pablo Serrano Orozco. _Founding Partner, Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos_
  Architect and educator, he has been teaching at Universidad Iberoamericana since 1992 and is a founding partner of Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos.
• Jean-Charles Content. _Head of Architecture, Asia-Pacific, Artelia Airports_
  Bringing nearly 18 years of experience, he has directed major airport projects in Asia and manages multidisciplinary teams focused on airport terminals and planning.
• Marianela B. Castro de la Borda. _CEO & Co-founder, FANCYSTUDIOLIMA_
  An architect and urban designer with a Master’s in Housing and Urbanism from the Architectural Association in London, she leads urban design projects and has curated for the Venice Architecture Biennale.
• Graciela Torre. _Architect and Urbanist, Founder & Director, TAW Architecture_
  She leads a practice focused on architecture and urban strategies concerning mobility and sustainability, with a background in multiple countries and educational institutions.
• Karel Van Oordt. _Senior Project Coordinator, Eurocities_
  An urban development expert with over 12 years of experience, he specializes in sustainable city governance and infrastructure.

Together, the jury members provide a wide range of perspectives that encompass global aviation, architectural practice, urbanism, research, education, mobility, and infrastructure. Their shared expertise will help identify emerging architects capable of contributing to the future of mobility.

More Than Professional Experience

The fellowship transcends traditional internships or graduate placements. In addition to contributing to real projects at 1PAX, each fellow will undertake a research project on a topic related to architecture and mobility, with support from an experienced researcher.

This blend of practical and research experience lies at the core of the fellowship, allowing participants to gain firsthand exposure to international projects while exploring their own inquiries and developing innovative ideas that could influence the future of architecture and mobility.

The research element encourages fellows to challenge existing solutions and investigate the emerging questions that will define urban mobility in the coming years.

An International Experience Without Borders

This fully remote fellowship enables participants to work with the 1PAX team across its global network on projects tackling complex transportation and urban development challenges.

The program includes a fully funded visit to the 1PAX office in Paris, covering flights and accommodation, allowing fellows to meet the team and gain in-person experience of the studio’s environment.

This international framework allows fellows to engage across cultures, disciplines, and scales while enhancing their understanding of how architecture influences urban mobility and global connections.

Who Can Apply?

1PAX seeks emerging architects who exhibit strong design capabilities, curiosity, and an interest in the future of urban environments and mobility.

Applicants should be recent architecture graduates or final-year architecture students aged 20 to 28, possess professional proficiency in English, and be available for the six-month program.

The fellowship is open to candidates worldwide, with only two positions available for the 2026 program.

About 1PAX

1PAX is an international architecture and innovation studio dedicated to designing complex mobility environments and infrastructure. The studio’s work investigates the intersection of architecture, transportation, technology, and human experiences, with projects that include airports, urban mobility, infrastructure, and emerging transportation systems.

The 1PAX Graduate Fellowship embodies the studio’s commitment to creating opportunities for emerging talent and broadening access to international professional and research experiences.