FritsJurgens Best Pivot Door Contest

More than a hinge

You probably know that a FritsJurgens system is more than just a hinge. For instance, it provides our clients worldwide with the freedom of design to bring their architectural imagination to life. That is why we started The best Pivot Door Contest. To showcase what our clients can create using our pivot systems.

The Best Pivot Door Contest celebrates the unprecedented craftsmanship and design ingenuity of pivot door makers, designers and architects. It is our goal to both unveil their unique artistry as inspire the industry to continually push creative and innovative boundaries.

We hereby invite you to feature your finest FritsJurgens pivot door projects and showcase them to the world.

Submit for Best Pivot Door Contest 2024

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Business information

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Involved parties

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Pictures and video

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Pivot door specifics

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Start the submission by selecting your category.

Your business information is essential. It both safeguards a fair awarding system and enables efficient promotions.

In order to verify the project designer or maker, we need business information of all the involved parties. This is also important to properly tag them in the Best Pivot Door Contest communications.

Be sure your photographs and videos are of first-rate quality. Also, only submit footage of finished projects. Under construction pictures and videos will unfortunately be declined.

Add three images of the following situations:

1. Door in open position
2. Door in closed position
3. A detail of the door

You can upload over three photographs or videos of the door showing its functionality. Be advised, a professional video really ups your chances. After all, a pivot door is very much about the beauty of its movement.

Please add the dimensions, materials, weight and chosen hardware. Please describe accurately and in detail what makes this pivot door special or unique.

Please accept the terms and conditions.

Category *

Project titel *

I have worked on the project as *

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Telephone number *

Company name

Company website

Address *

Zip code *

City

Country *

Instagram account

Involved as:

Company name of involved party

Contact person name

Address

ZIP code

City

Country

Phone number

Instagram account

Contributors website

Door in open position *

Door in closed position *

Door detail *

Addition attachments

Youtube link

What make this pivot door special or unique? *

Project location (city) *

Door height (millimeters) *

Door width (millimeters) *

Weight of the door (kilograms) (optional)

Used materials

Applied bottom pivot *

Applied top pivot

Terms & Conditions *

I have read the terms & conditions

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How to showcase your mastery

Submit your entry: Fill out the submission form. After your entry is submitted, your project will be checked by the quality control team. We contact you if further information is needed.

Use high quality footage: Be sure to maximize your opportunities by uploading high quality content, shot by professionals. That goes for both pictures and videos.

Judging round: Once your project is ready for judging, it is presented to the jury. This jury consists of last years winners.

The contest categories

We have three categories:

Best exterior pivot door
Best interior pivot door
Best specialty door (special application of FritsJurgens pivot hinges, like a rotating book shelf, wine cabinets etc.)

Images and video

Be sure your images and videos are of excellent quality. Only submit footage of a finished project. Under construction images and videos are declined. Add 3 images of the following shots:

Door in open position
Door in closed position
A detail of the doors.

You can upload over three images or videos of the door showing its functionality. Be advised, a professional video really increases your chances. After all, a pivot door is very much about the beauty of its movement. A professional video will capture that more profoundly than an image can.

Who can participate?

The contest is international. So, door-makers, designers and architects worldwide that have a project supported by FritsJurgens systems are eligible to participate.

Judging criteria

The criteria for judging the doors include design, application, overall contextual fit in its surroundings, use of materials, and provided specifications. To name but a few. In the event of a tie, FritsJurgens will hold a public vote to determine the winner.

Important dates

Calling for entries

Submit your project

Deadline

6th November 2024

Reveal nominees

November 2024

Reveal winners

December 2024

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What’s in it for you?

Recognition and Exposure: Nominated and awarded projects will receive an official project certificate. Furthermore, the projects will be prominently featured across multiple online platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and the FritsJurgens website.

Additionally, said projects will be published on ArchDaily, Architonic, and Designboom.

Awards and Certificates of Excellence: The best pivot doors will receive an award as well as official certificates of excellence.

FAQ

Answers to common questions participants and potential entrants may have about the contest's rules.

Where can I go to for help?

We are happy to assist you if you have any questions or issues with participating in the contest via +31 598 343 410 or projects@fritsjurgens.com.

How will winners and nominees be notified?

Nominees and winners will receive notifications via telephone and email regarding their nominations or victories in their respective award categories. Additionally, award recipients might be invited for an interview to showcase and discuss their outstanding projects.

Best Pivot Door Contest

Last year winners

Learn more of the pivot door projects that have raised the bar for the current year.

FritsJurgens Best Pivot Doors 2023