BUT achieved its greatest success in the internationalization category, where the Faculty of Architecture won the main award for the Urban Hybrid Graz/Brno – Joint Studios in Architectural Education 2024 (FA) project. The winning project was notable for its emphasis on international cooperation in teaching and an innovative approach to architectural education. The main investigator was Radek Toman, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Architecture BUT.

The cooperation between the Technische Universität Graz and the Brno University of Technology developed joint teaching of architecture. Students from both institutions worked on joint assignments within the framework of the so-called joint studio. Two exhibitions of student work were also held in Brno and Graz, where the results of joint teaching and cooperation between the two schools were presented.

“I am thrilled with the award. First of all, I would like to thank Eva Truncová, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Architecture who collaborated with me on the project, and the students involved. The work on the project was characterized by creative energy and enthusiasm of the entire team,” said Radek Toman, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Architecture BUT.

“I see BUT’s success in this year’s DZS Awards as confirmation of a systematic approach to internationalization that connects education, research, and cooperation with international partners. The awarded project is also an example of how we respond to current challenges – not only through active student involvement and close cooperation with partners, but also through targeted preparation of students for the global environment and the development of their professional and intercultural competences. My thanks go to all colleagues, students, and partners who participated in its implementation, as well as to the teams of other nominated projects,” emphasized Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Human Resources Management Iveta Šimberová.