It’s time to honor the most beautiful glazed projects in architecture! Architizer is thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition, proudly presented in collaboration with LaCantina Doors, the nation’s leading design and manufacturing company of folding, sliding and swing door systems. Architects and designers are cordially invited to submit built and in-progress projects featuring LaCantina Doors systems for a chance to win a grand prize and receive major industry coverage.
The competition is completely free to enter, and the only requirement is that your project was completed in the last six years and includes one or more LaCantina products. Begin your submission today and make sure to complete it before November 24, 2023 to secure your place in the running:
This renowned competition stands as a testament to innovation, creativity, and the seamless fusion of indoor and outdoor living spaces that LaCantina products enable. This year’s Best of LaCantina contest introduces some exciting changes, including an extended eligibility period and the addition of a brand new award category designed to recognize in-progress and under-construction projects.
A selection of former winners of the Best of LaCantina Competition; images courtesy of the architects / LaCantina
Extended Eligibility: 6 Years of Architectural Excellence
In response to the evolving landscape of architectural design, the eligibility period for the 6th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition has been extended to include projects completed any time from 2017 to today. This expansion allows more architects and designers than ever to showcase their recent masterpieces featuring LaCantina Doors.
Introducing the “Planned Concept” Category
In a nod to the innovation and forward-thinking spirit of the architectural community, we are thrilled to introduce a new award category: “Planned Concept.” This category is designed to recognize and celebrate projects that are currently in progress or under construction. It’s a unique opportunity for architects to showcase their vision and creative genius before their projects come to life. LaCantina Doors is excited to support architects at the forefront of architectural innovation.
Casa Loro by IM-KM Architecture and Planning, Winner of “Best in Show” in the 2022 Best of LaCantina competition. Photo by Fernando Alda
Award Categories for Excellence
The 6th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition will honor excellence in architecture across nine distinct categories:
- Best in Show
- Best Commercial
- Best Rural Residential
- Best Urban Residential
- Best Suburban Residential
- New: Planned Concept
- Best Compact
- Best Renovation
- Most Innovative
Architects and designers can enter their projects into multiple categories that align with their project’s characteristics, ensuring that their work receives the recognition it deserves.
Grand Prize: A Remarkable Journey Awaits
The coveted “Best in Show” award will once again take center stage, with the winning designer being offered a Grand Prize Trip for two to the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture (A’24) in Washington D.C, June 5–8, 2024. But that’s not all! The “Best in Show” winner will also enjoy:
- An article and promotion on Architizer.com (see last year’s winning editorial here).
- Publicity across Architizer’s vast social media network, reaching an audience of 4.5M+
- A Featured Project write-up on LaCantinaDoors.com
- Inclusion in LaCantina Doors’ marketing efforts, including emails, social media, digital display ads, brochures, and print ads
- An exclusive opportunity to be part of the judges’ panel for the Best of LaCantina 2024 entries
- Inclusion in Best of LaCantina 2024 contest promotions
A selection of former winners of the Best of LaCantina Competition; images courtesy of the architects / LaCantina
Enter Now for Your Chance to Shine
Every submission will be meticulously reviewed by a panel of industry experts, comprising architects, product designers, and media representatives. Our esteemed guest jurors for the 6th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition will include Architizer’s Editor in Chief Paul Keskeys, together with other creative thought leaders and former Best of LaCantina Winners, soon to be announced.
If you’ve designed a remarkable project featuring LaCantina Doors’ products in the past six years or have an inspiring planned concept, this competition offers an outstanding platform to showcase your expertise and creative vision. Join us in celebrating the seamless integration of LaCantina Doors into architectural masterpieces and be part of this exciting exhibition of design innovation!
The deadline for entries is Midnight PT on November 24, 2023. Visit the competition site for more details, and get started on your submission today: