About the contest

The Best Pivot Door Contest honours the most exceptional pivot door projects in the world. From timeless designs to bold new concepts, the contest celebrates the craftsmanship and creative mastery of door makers, architects, and designers who work with FritsJurgens systems.

A pivot door is never just a door. It defines space. It elevates architecture. It invites curiosity. That’s why we build more than hinges — we engineer the freedom to realise your boldest architectural visions.

Public's Vote

Now in its sixth edition, the contest continues to grow. More doors, more impact, more innovation. This year, each of the three categories—Interior, Exterior, and Specialty Applications—will honour not one, but two winners: a Jury Award, selected by a panel of industry experts, and a Public’s Choice Award, determined by the Public’s Vote. For the first time ever, the public will have their say. The Public’s Vote will be open during November and December.

So show us your masterpiece. Inspire the world. And claim your place among the best pivot doors of 2026.

Submit for Best Pivot Door Contest 2026

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: This year, Fritsjurgens will nominate 15 projects, 5 in each category, to an independent panel of industry experts. In addition to the jury voting, a public vote will determine the best pivot doors for 2026.

The public vote will be held on www.fritsjurgens.com/bpd from the 3rd of November to the winner reveal in January 2026.

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.

Important dates

Calling for entries

Submit your project

Deadline

3rd November 2025

Reveal nominees

November 2025

Reveal winners

January 2026

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What’s in it for you?

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

Recognition and Exposure: The nominated and winning 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.

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.

Previous edition winners