1) Is it necessary to use both Sub-Zero and Wolf in a kitchen to enter the contest?
Yes, either a full-size built-in or integrated unit as the refrigeration and Wolf
equipment as the primary cooking instruments for the residence must be used. It
is not a requirement to use Wolf ventilation, microwave oven or warming drawer.
2) What type of drawings do I need to provide?
To help in the judging process, 8.5" x 11" format is preferred. Handling
larger drawings slows the judging process. Entrants can use computer drawings, reduced
blue prints or artist renderings. The purpose of the drawings is to give our judges
the layout of the room and an idea of traffic flow. We need both floor plan and
elevations if possible.
3) Do you want the entrant’s name on the drawings?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Please leave your name off the drawings, narrative,
photos or any other material you send us. If you do not follow this step, we will
delete this information to avoid any potential for bias on the part of our judges.
4) What type of photography do I need to include? (Not applicable for student category.)
As the rules spell out, we need a minimum of two 5" x 7" or 8" x
10" color prints of the entry. Larger prints are acceptable. Professional photography
is not required, but the obvious benefit of a nicely photographed kitchen would
be to your advantage. "Before" shots are also welcomed. If you submit online, each
image file can be up to 5 megabytes at highest resolution possible (a minimum of
300 dpi is recommended). Do not include spaces or special characters (such as % or & or –),
when naming the files and use .jpg rather than .jpeg for the file extension.
5) Who are the judges?
We are in the process of recruiting a few new judges. We will provide
you with this information as soon as the process is completed. The selections will
be indicative of the high caliber of judges utilized in past KDC contests.
6) Describe the category, "Best Use of Integrated, Wine Storage and/or Wolf Equipment Outside the Kitchen".
The design flexibility of the integrated products along
with our wine storage equipment and the Wolf equipment offers endless
possibilities. We want to encourage you to think “outside of the box” and use your
imagination to show us interesting applications for both Sub-Zero and Wolf products.
7) Am I strictly limited to 200 words (or 500 for Sustainable "Green" and student categories) in the narrative?
Yes, please adhere to the rules; however, the judges do not count words. We rely on
the entrant to summarize the problems and design solutions they offered in their
entries in a succinct manner.
8) Can you provide specific suggestions for the narrative?
The narrative can include design challenges encountered, how these
challenges were worked into the design and how the use of Sub-Zero and Wolf products
benefited or brought uniqueness to the design. For additional design narrative suggestions,
click here.
9) When and where will the regional winners go for their four-day trip?
The KDC celebration is March 24–28, 2010. For 2010, we will return
to The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
10) What is the deadline for the receipt of entries at Sub-Zero and Wolf and when will the regional and international winners be announced?
All entries must be received no later than January 8, 2010. Regional
and international awards winners will be announced the week of February 8, 2010.
11) Can I change my entry once I have submitted my final entry?
Only if an entry shows a Project Status of 'Not Complete'.
12) What are the Review Status 'Not Complete' Reasons?
The Review Status ‘Not Complete’ Reasons indicate what was missing from your entry that prevented your entry from being marked as ‘Complete’ during the Sub-Zero and Wolf manual entry review.
13) What happens if a Co-Entrant on a project does not respond?
The Co-Entrant has a Co-Entrant Opt-In Status of 'Waiting for Response'. If at the end of the contest, the Co-Entrant still has a Co-Entrant Opt-In Status of 'Waiting for Response' then they will not be contacted regarding any entry notifications.
14) Can I change my entry form once I have submitted my entry from?
No. Please submit a new entry form for your project.
15) Can a Co-Entrant submit the final entry?
Yes. The Primary Entrant or Co-Entrant can submit the final entry.
16) What does it mean if my entry has a Project Status of 'Final Entry (Not Reviewed)'? When does the Project Status change and how will I be notified?
A Project Status of 'Final Entry (Not Reviewed)' means that you have successfully submitted your entry for manual review by Sub-Zero and Wolf. Within 72 business hours Sub-Zero and Wolf will manually review your entry and the Project Status will update to 'Complete', 'Not Complete', or 'Invalid Entry'. The Primary Entrant will be notified via email.