Cosentino Group, distributors of Silestone, has announced the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) as the Australian partner school for its 2013 student design challenge, working with both the Schools of Architecture and of Industrial Design. Cosentino is the global leader in the production and distribution of quartz and other natural stone surfaces. The 7th international Cosentino Design Challenge Competition includes two categories: Architecture and Design and is the second time the competition has been run in Australia.
Gary Isherwood, Area Manager of Cosentino Australia comments “This is the first time we have had a partnership school in Australia and we’re thrilled UTS have agreed to collaborate with us. We’re proud to help foster local student talent and promote research into the different conceptual approaches regarding the layout of spaces and materials.” Moreover, all the research and reflection present going into each project should be based on the basic principle of environmental friendliness, and those of the reuse of resources and waste management.
The competition is aimed at students enrolled in the 2013 Academic Year, studying design, architecture or interior architecture at any tertiary educational centre or polytechnic in the world. The partner school agreement entitles the students to additional opportunities such as visits to the local Cosentino warehouse and guest lecturers.
Anthony Burke, Head of Architecture at UTS comments, “This is a great opportunity for our students to work closely with one of the global leaders in the stone industry. UTS is the first partner school for the Cosentino Design Challenge in Australia and we’re pleased to be amongst the high calibre of other partner schools across the globe.”
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For more information visit www.cosentino.com.au
