comScore
CASACOR
Architecture, News

CASACOR ES 2017 promotes Archathon marathon

The most anticipated competition for young architecture and design professionals arrives at the Espírito Santo show and promises to reveal new creative talents

By Victor Lessa

Submitted at Jun 5, 2017, 11:43 AM

05 min de leitura
CASACOR ES 2017 promotes Archathon marathon

(Divulgação)

Archathon is a partnership between Muuving , the project's creator, and CASACOR , and has been held in several editions of the show throughout Brazil. Now, it is the turn of the Espírito Santo event to host the largest Arch&Design marathon in the Americas, whose objective is to reveal the new promises of interiors market, disseminate practical knowledge and foster connections between young professionals and major brands.

(Divulgação)

At Archathon , participants have the chance, and the challenge, to participate in a collaborative project in a specific environment of that market. A showcase for new talent, the award is an opportunity to stand out on the path to success. See below how to participate and good luck!

(Divulgação)

Who can participate? Professionals who have recently graduated from Architecture or Interior Design courses, no more than 7 years ago. What are the dynamics of the event? 1. Online phase: Each group (three members each) submits an interior design project, authored by at least one of the members, that represents them. Registrations on the website archathon.com.br until 06/13/2017. 2. Classification: A team of curators from CASACOR Espírito Santo chooses the 30 best projects submitted in the online phase to participate in the Archathon. 3. Programming
06/24/2017 - The big challenge: the creative marathon 06/25/2017 - Presentations, judging and awards How does the project marathon work? On the first day, ArchaDay by VIVA DECORA takes place, a moment reserved for quality information, in which participants are encouraged to reflect on current topics, with a focus on innovation, management and marketing. On this day, the brands/stores that are partners of Archathon reveal some tips for the participants, but it is only on the morning of the second day that everyone finds out what the big challenge will be. Once the timer starts, the groups have about 14 hours to complete the mission: to design one of the environments at CASACOR ES with products from event partners. During the Archathon , there are several surprises and activations to liven up the competition. Participants also have the help of mentors, renowned professionals in the market. On the last day, participants give a five-minute presentation to a panel of mentors, who choose nine finalists. The finalists then present their project to a Judging Committee (made up of brand representatives, journalists and other professionals in the field). At the end, the judges meet and choose the winning group. See below a summary of the three days of competition in São Paulo:
CASACOR SERVICE ESPIRITO SANTO 2017 WHEN? From September 20th to November 8th. WHERE? Port of Vitória, at Av. Getúlio Vargas, 556 – Center.