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ORT Interior Design students win the Acher Design 2024 competition

November 4, 2024
The work of students in Uruguay’s only university program in this field was widely recognized at the 2024 Acher Design Competition, where they swept all the awards.
Students from ORT's School of Architecture Win the Acher Design 2024 Competition

This achievement highlights the caliber and dedication of ORT’s interior design students and celebrates the quality of their academic training.

Winners of the 2024 Acher Design Competition

The six award-winning students are part of ORT's Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design program.

Their projects were selected for their creativity and originality:

  • First Prize: Sofía Saracho and Belén Aplanalp for “Proyecto Clavell.”

  • Second prize: Santiago Estevez and Nahuel Cedres for “The Desert Flower Project.”

  • Third prize: Giuliana Greco and Sofía Duek for “Proyecto Serene.”

  • Special mention: Ignacio Trinidad and Sofía Cuenca for “Proyecto Intervalo.”
 
 
 
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This recognition demonstrates the commitment and dedication of the students, who excelled in a competition open to participants from all over Uruguay.

About the Acher Design 2024 Competition

Organized by Acher, the competition promotes the development of young talent in architecture and interior design. Participants include students in their second year of college or higher who are seeking to gain professional visibility.

The winning projects will be displayed in Acher's showroom in Montevideo, giving students the opportunity to present their work to industry professionals.

Awards that boost your career

In addition to the recognition, the winners of the Acher Design 2024 competition will receive prizes that will broaden their professional horizons. These include trips to international trade shows and exclusive workshops in São Paulo, Brazil; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

These experiences will allow students to learn from industry leaders and stay abreast of global trends.

An achievement that reinforces the mission of ORT's School of Architecture

This recognition underscores the commitment of ORT’s School of Architecture to training professionals capable of excelling on the international stage. The school celebrates the success of its students, who have taken their education to an outstanding level, demonstrating the technical skills and creativity that ORT fosters in each of its programs.

Through achievements such as this, the Faculty of Architecture at Universidad ORT Uruguay reaffirms its role in educating professionals prepared to meet today’s challenges in interior design and architecture.

 
 
 
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Congratulations to the outstanding winners!