Public vote for the nominees

For the first time in the history of the Best Pivot Door Contest, you can help decide which of these standout projects deserve to win.

Below you will find 15 nominated projects across three categories, selected from more than 100 qualified submissions for the 2026 edition. Being nominated is a significant achievement in itself, and now your vote can help determine which projects take home the awards.

The Jury Award will be decided by leading architectural firms, including KAAN Architecten, Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partner, and Bjarke Ingels Group: BIG.

The Public Choice Award will be decided by you.

Public vote instructions

  1. Select one or more categories you want to vote in.
  2. In each category, rank five projects from 1st place (favourite) to 5th place (least favourite).
  3. Click a number below a project to assign your ranking. Click again to remove it.
  4. Once all five rankings are selected, click Proceed to review and submit your choices.
  5. Enter your email address to receive a verification email.
  6. Open the email and click Verify to confirm and submit your vote.
    (Please check your spam folder if you cannot find the email.)

The public vote will be opened untill the 5th of january, with the winner reveal on the 19th of January 2026.

Exterior doors Interior doors Speciality application

Exterior doors

Exterior doors

Silent Giant

Location: Switzerland
Designed by: Mattia Canepa architetto
Manufactured by: Cattani Falegnameria SA
Photographed by: Alessandro Radice
Exterior doors

Modern Tuscany

Location: United States
Manufactured by: Blackwell Carpentry
Hardware provided by: Index-D
Exterior doors

Lost Villa

Location: Bali
Designed by: Single Art
Hardware provided by: SIMU Indonesia
Exterior doors

House of Faith

Location: Singapore
Designed by: RT+Q ARCHITECTS
Manufactured by: Construkt
Hardware provided by: Design Line
Photographed by: Irieeyes Pictures / Skyscapist
Exterior doors

Warm Welcome

Location: The Netherlands
Designed by: Bureau IN
Manufactured by: Different Doors

Interior doors

Interior doors

Pegasus

Location: Sweden
Designed by: REPPEN WARTIAINEN arkitektur+ development
Manufactured by: Janax Snickeri
Hardware provided by: Göthes Industribeslag AB
Photographed by: Christian van der Kooy
Interior doors

Dubai Cinema Door

Location: United Arab Emirates
Designed by: Worldesignteam (WDM)
Manufactured by: Concept 5
Hardware provided by: Chabros
Photographed by: Yasar Curtay
Interior doors

Tafelberg

Location: The Netherlands
Designed by: Studio Massimo
Manufactured by: Broporte Exclusive Doors
Photographed by: Riccardo De Vecchi photography / Christian van der Kooy
Interior doors

Rotterdam Residence

Location: The Netherlands
Designed by: Robert Kolenik
Manufactured by: Broporte Exclusive Doors
Photographed by: Jurrit van der Waal Photography
Interior doors

Hidden Antolini Door

Location: United States
Designed by: Pullen + Reed
Manufactured by: Mill and Forge

Speciality application

Speciality application

Kindergarten Sonneninsel

Location: Germany
Designed by: SSR-Architekten PartGmbB BDA
Manufactured by: Zimmermann - Schreiner seit 1932
Photographed by: JO!RGE
Speciality application

Liquor Motion

Location: Belgium
Designed by: SOM architecten
Manufactured by: Waeles Puurmaatwerk
Hardware provided by: Deceuninck - Deforce
Photographed by: Demasure Bert
Speciality application

TAD Entry Portal

Location: United States
Designed by: Technology Architecture & Design / Model Practice
Manufactured by: DetaiLED Solutions
Hardware provided by: Better Building Hardware
Speciality application

Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen

Location: Germany
Designed by: Cappeller Architekten
Manufactured by: Stahl-& Metallbau Bernd Halfpap
Photographed by: Max Méndez
Speciality application

Villa Venezia

Location: Italy
Manufactured by: Ukeg Group

Important dates

Calling for entries

Submit your project

Deadline

3rd November 2025

Reveal nominees

November 2025

Reveal winners

January 2026

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 win a title in the Best Pivot Door Contest 2026.

How old can the door be to participate?
This edition of Best Pivot Door will be awarded in January 2026 (instead of December 2025). This means the title will be valid for a year. The period in which your door was built doesn't matter: any pivot door is eligible.
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.
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.
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.
The contest categories
We have three categories:
  • Best exterior pivot door
  • Best interior pivot door
  • Best speciality door (special application of FritsJurgens pivot hinges, like a rotating bookshelf, wine cabinets, etc.)
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.
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.

Download contest brief

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 17th 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 speciality door (special application of FritsJurgens pivot hinges, like a rotating bookshelf, 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.
How old can the door be to participate?
This edition of Best Pivot Door will be awarded in January 2026 (instead of December 2025). This means the title will be valid for a year. The period in which your door was built doesn't matter: any pivot door is eligible.

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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