Organic Inspiration
Jen’s winning tree door design puts the environment at the front and center of a home, showing that sustainable design can incorporate nature with technological advances to soften the division between home and the outdoors. One judge commented that this design works well, both conceptually and aesthetically: “I especially like her thoughts about the reflection of the tree silhouette.”
Contemporary Style
Michelle’s modern door design was specifically inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright’s residential design in Chicago for Ward M. Willitts. She was struck by the simple, beautiful proportions of the stucco squares and the long beams of wood. So were the judges. “I love the simplicity and spareness of this design,” said one judge. “The contrasting splines show off the wood's beauty. The balance between glass and wood feels right.”
Judges included top editors at leading design publications: Ruth Altchek, senior editor at domino!; Leslie Ensor, editor of Custom Home; Linda Lentz, products editor from Architectural Record, and door experts from JELD-WEN. Thank you to the judges, and best wishes to every contestant.
