{"id":316,"date":"2024-07-29T12:01:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T12:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boliqiang.com\/?p=316"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T22:13:24","slug":"deadline-extended-theres-still-time-to-enter-the-7th-best-of-lacantina-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boliqiang.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/29\/deadline-extended-theres-still-time-to-enter-the-7th-best-of-lacantina-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadline Extended! There\u2019s Still Time to Enter the 7th Best of LaCantina Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for busy architects everywhere: The deadline has been extended for the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition<\/a>! Presented in partnership with LaCantina Doors, the leading design and manufacturing company of premium folding, sliding, and swing door systems, the competition now runs through <strong>September 20, 2024<\/strong>. Architects and designers are invited to submit their completed or in-progress projects featuring LaCantina Doors for a chance to win prestigious awards and gain significant industry exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in this competition is completely free, with the sole requirement being that your project was completed or conceived within the last six years and incorporates one or more LaCantina products. Start your submission today and ensure it is completed by <strong>Midnight PT on September 20, 2024<\/strong>, to be considered:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\/solicitations\/20\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enter the Competition<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Note: To access the entry portal, use your Architizer login details. If you have yet to create an Architizer account, click on the link above, then click &#8220;Need an account?&#8221; to create your\u00a0Architizer login.\u00a0You&#8217;ll then be redirected back to the Best of LaCantina entry form.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This esteemed competition highlights innovation, creativity, and the harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor spaces enabled by LaCantina products. This year\u2019s Best of LaCantina contest features exciting updates, including a new way to celebrate great design: <strong>The Reader&#8217;s Choice Award<\/strong>, coming to Instagram this fall!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_192699\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192699\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-192699 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.boliqiang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screen-Shot-2024-07-23-at-2.38.27-PM-1024x660-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-192699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Last year&#8217;s stunning Best of LaCantina competition winners. See the full list of projects <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/competitions\/best-of-lacantina-2023-competition-winners-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Award Categories for Every Architectural Typology<\/h3>\n<p>The 7th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition will celebrate excellence across nine distinct categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best in Show<\/li>\n<li>Best Commercial<\/li>\n<li>Best Rural Residential<\/li>\n<li>Best Urban Residential<\/li>\n<li>Best Suburban Residential<\/li>\n<li>Best Planned Concept<\/li>\n<li>Best Compact<\/li>\n<li>Best Renovation<\/li>\n<li>Most Innovative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Architects and designers can enter their projects into multiple categories that best describe their work, ensuring their efforts receive the recognition they deserve.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>New: Introducing the Reader&#8217;s Choice Award on Instagram<\/h3>\n<p>This season, Architizer is excited to introduce the new <strong>Reader&#8217;s Choice Award<\/strong>. Tapping into the expert opinions of our vast global community, this award will be given to the project that garners the most votes on Architizer\u2019s Instagram, which boasts some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/architizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/architizer\/\">1.6 million followers<\/a>. Nominees for the Reader&#8217;s Choice Award will be selected from entrants by Architizer&#8217;s editorial team.<\/p>\n<p>With the Reader&#8217;s Choice accolade being awarded in addition to the nine jury-awarded categories above, this represents a brand new opportunity for participating architects to gain visibility and recognition through the Best of LaCantina competition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\/solicitations\/20\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit a Project<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Note: To access the entry portal, use your Architizer login details. If you have yet to create an Architizer account, click on the link above, then click &#8220;Need an account?&#8221; to create your\u00a0Architizer login.\u00a0You&#8217;ll then be redirected back to the Best of LaCantina entry form.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_192700\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192700\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-192700 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.boliqiang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SocietyHotel21-Waechter-1-1024x682-1.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-192700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Society Hotel in Bingen, Washington by Waechter Architecture, winner of the 2023 Best in Show Award. Learn more about the project <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/competitions\/lacantina-2023-waechter-architecture-society-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Grand Prize: An Unforgettable Experience<\/h3>\n<p>The esteemed &#8220;Best in Show&#8221; award will again be the highlight of the competition, with the winning designer receiving a Grand Prize Trip for two to the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture (AIA25) in Boston, June 4-7, 2025. The prize package includes US travel, accommodation, and event passes. Additionally, the &#8220;Best in Show&#8221; winner will enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A featured article and promotion on Architizer.com (see last year\u2019s winning editorial <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/competitions\/lacantina-2023-waechter-architecture-society-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Publicity across Architizer&#8217;s expansive social media network, reaching an audience of over 4.5 million.<\/li>\n<li>A detailed project write-up on LaCantinaDoors.com.<\/li>\n<li>Inclusion in LaCantina Doors&#8217; marketing campaigns, including emails, social media, digital ads, brochures, and print ads.<\/li>\n<li>An exclusive opportunity to join the judges\u2019 panel for the Best of LaCantina 2025 entries.<\/li>\n<li>Promotion in the Best of LaCantina 2025 contest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, the winning project in every category will be celebrated in the Official Winners&#8217; Announcement on Architizer.com, published in our popular weekly newsletter and shared across Architizer&#8217;s social media channels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\/solicitations\/20\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Note: To access the entry portal, use your Architizer login details. If you have yet to create an Architizer account, click on the link above, then click &#8220;Need an account?&#8221; to create your\u00a0Architizer login.\u00a0You&#8217;ll then be redirected back to the Best of LaCantina entry form.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_192698\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192698\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-192698 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.boliqiang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screen-Shot-2024-07-23-at-2.38.40-PM-1024x660-1.png\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-192698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The 2022 Best of LaCantina competition winners. See the full gallery of honored projects <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/competitions\/best-of-lacantina-2022-competition-winners-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Your Chance to Shine<\/h3>\n<p>Every submission will be carefully evaluated by a panel of industry experts, including architects, product designers, and media representatives. This year&#8217;s jury panel\u00a0includes Architizer&#8217;s Editor in Chief <strong>Paul Keskeys<\/strong>, Real Estate Expert\u00a0<strong>Kelly Ladwig <\/strong>of\u00a0Zeitlin Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty,\u00a0LaCantina Doors&#8217; Sales Director <strong>Josh Cole<\/strong>, and <strong>Brendan &amp;<\/strong> <strong>Jillian Bader<\/strong>\u00a0of Modern Nest Homes and Market by Modern Nest. Lean more about the jury <a href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com\/a\/page\/about\/jurors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com\/a\/page\/about\/jurors\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have designed an outstanding project featuring LaCantina Doors&#8217; products in the past six years or have an inspiring planned concept, this competition offers an exceptional platform to display 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!<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for entries is <strong>Midnight PT on September 20, 2024<\/strong>. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">competition site<\/a> for more details, and start your submission today:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif\" href=\"https:\/\/bestoflacantina.secure-platform.com:443\/a\/solicitations\/20\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enter Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Note: To access the entry portal, use your Architizer login details. If you have yet to create an Architizer account, click on the link above, then click &#8220;Need an account?&#8221; to create your\u00a0Architizer login.\u00a0You&#8217;ll then be redirected back to the Best of LaCantina entry form.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Top image: Wilson Lane Residence by Michael Belisle Design, Bethesda, Maryland, 2023 winner of Best Urban Residential Project. Consulting Architect: Will Cawood; Interior Design: Renato Parisotto; Lighting Design: Quinn Murph<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/competitions\/call-for-entries-7th-best-of-lacantina-competition\/\">Deadline Extended! There&#8217;s Still Time to Enter the 7th Best of LaCantina Competition<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\">Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for busy architects everywhere: The deadline has been extended for the 7th Annual Best of LaCantina Competition! Presented in partnership with LaCantina Doors, the leading design and manufacturing company of premium folding, sliding, and swing door systems, the competition now runs through September 20, 2024. 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