Organizer and sponsor

The contest is organized by FritsJurgens. For inquiries, please contact projects@fritsjurgens.com or reach out via phone or WhatsApp at +31598343410. 

Eligibility

The contest is open internationally. Both the maker and designer of the doors are eligible for nomination and winning an award. Participants can submit multiple entries if they are different doors. 

Entry period

Entry to the contest is open from September 11, 2023 and ends on November 6, 2023 

There is no fee to enter the contest. 

Categories

The contest will have three categories as mentioned below. In each category, the jury selects the top 5 doors and the door with the highest points among these 5 nominees is crowned as the winner in that category. 

1. Exterior Doors 

2. Interior Doors 

3. Specialty Applications: Any special application of FritsJurgens pivot hinge constitutes speciality door. For example (movable walls, rotating shelves, cabinet doors, gates etc.) 

Special mentions

In addition to the main categories, there will be special mentions for the tallest application and widest application. 

FritsJurgens is in the end responsible to decide which entry falls into which category and will be presented to the jury accordingly.  

Entries for all categories must be submitted before the deadline. Late, lost, incomplete, or mislaid entries will be deemed invalid and won't be considered for this year's contest. 

Entry process

To participate in the contest, kindly follow these 3 simple steps: 

1.     Register: Create an account on awards.fritsjurgens.com to get started

2.     Begin your entry: After completing the registration, you will find the submission form, which needs to be filled out with accurate details. You may need to arrange the following information beforehand. 

• Designer of the door 

• Manufacturer of the door 

• Photographer 

• Other parties involved 

• Project location

• Materials used 

• Weight of the door (in kg) 

• Door height (in mm) 

• Door width (in mm) 

• Bottom pivot applied 

• Top pivot applied

3.     Submit for judging: When ready, submit your entry to be evaluated.

Image requirements

The photographs that are uploaded as entries need to be professionally clicked in a finished surrounding (and not an under-construction setting). There should be a minimum of 3 images of the following shots: 

• Door in open position 

• Door in closed position 

• Any detailing within the door 

Usage of submitted content

By participating in the Best Pivot Doors contest, you agree that the content submitted is free of copyright restrictions. This grants FritsJurgens, its partners, and clients the liberty to share, edit, and utilize the content for marketing and promotional purposes. Such content may be featured in online/offline publications, on architectural platforms, social media channels, as well as on the websites of FritsJurgens and/or its partners. Please note that participation in the contest is not possible without this agreement.  

Data protection

The contest uses the AwardForce platform, which is fully compliant with international data protection regulations. Participant's data is stored strictly for communication purposes surrounding the contest.  

Prizes

Nominees will receive a certificate of their nomination. Winners from each category and special mentions will be recognized and will receive a physical award and certificate, respectively. Nominees and winners will be announced on platforms like ArchDaily, Architonic, and Designboom, reaching millions in the industry. 

Judging

Entries will be judged by the winners of the previous year's contest. The criteria for judging include design, application, uniqueness, the overall contextual fit of the door in its surroundings, the materials used, and the provided specifications. In the event of a tie, FritsJurgens will hold a public vote to determine the winner. 

Jury

Members of a specific jury category are prohibited from submitting an entry within the same category. However, these jurors are eligible to participate as judges in other categories for which they do not have a submission. 

Notification

FritsJurgens has the right to contact all the participants via phone or e-mail to notify more about the contest. Nominated participants will be contacted by phone and/or email in mid-November. Winners will be announced in early December. 

Conduct

Participants are expected to maintain respect and integrity throughout the contest. Explicit verbal or non-verbal language is not permitted in any part of the contest and may lead to rejection of the submission. 

Changes to terms and conditions

FritsJurgens reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions. Participants will be informed of any changes via phone and/or email. 

Fair play

The contest is monitored by auditors and controllers to ensure fairness and prevent fraud or manipulation.