BIO

Ing. arch. BcA. Viola Hertelová

Education

From 2023 / PhD Studies: Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology Research Topic: The Role of Photography in the Interpretation of Contemporary Architecture Supervisor: Prof. Monika Mitášová

2015-2021 / Bachelor's and Master's Studies: Faculty of Architecture, Brno University of Technology Field of Study: Architecture and Urbanism

From 2023 / Master's Studies: Institute of Creative Photography, Faculty of Arts and Science, Silesian University in Opava

2019-2023 / Bachelor's Studies: Institute of Creative Photography, Faculty of Arts and Science, Silesian University in Opava

Winter Semester 2017 / Study Abroad: Erasmus+ / Tallinn University of Technology Field of Study: Architecture

2009-2015 / High School: Gymnázium Vídeňská 47, Brno Field of Study: Programming

Work Experience

Since 2015, architectural photographer for commercial projects and events (clients: Ro_aR architects, Ateliér Walter, Galerie architektury Brno, 4AM / Forum for Architecture and Media, Window Pop festival, Humain, Pocket Media, FA VUT, Paměť národa, SŠUŘ Husova Brno, Sylva Lauerová, William Thomas Bakery, ...)
Since 2020, FOTO Magazine – editorial member, content creation for the printed photography magazine
Since 2023, 4AM Forum for Architecture and Media – internal member of the urban development activities association
2020-2022, ArtSchool – instructor for architecture courses for children

Volunteer Experience

2015-2017, Moravská galerie v Brně (Moravian Gallery in Brno)
Since 2014, Jeden svět – international festival of documentary films on human rights

Language Skills

English – B2 certification from FAST VUT
German – high school level
Czech – native language

THEORY

Publications

2019: Case Study "Vstupte." as part of the project "Priority in Architectural Education," FA VUT.
- Hertelová, Viola, Barbora Hrončeková, and Natálie Ivkovičová. "Vstupte: Teaching the Architecture of the Youngest Generation." In: Ponešová, B., J. Foretník, N. Gale, J. Drápal, S. Sládeček, K. Smržová, and Z. Vejpustek. Elementární architektura. Brno: Faculty of Architecture VUT in Brno, 2019, pp. 105-135. ISBN 978-80-214-5826-0.
2023: Analysis of the Reconstruction of Mendlovo náměstí, Brno, as part of the project "City/Forum for a More Sustainable Everyday Life."
- Hertelová, Viola. "Na Brno dobrý: Reflexe nové přestavby Mendlova náměstí v Brně." In: Deník Referendum [online]. Brno: 4AM, March 14, 2023. Available at: https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/35003-na-brno-dobry-reflexe-nove-prestavby-mendlova-namesti-v-brne
2023: Reflections of the City in Photography. Forms of Visual Critique of Urban Space in Examples of Photographic Works by Contemporary Czech and Slovak Authors.
- Contribution to the conference and the eponymous collection "Architektura v rozšířeném poli," Faculty of Architecture, CTU.
Since 2021: FOTO Magazine – Editor of the photography magazine.

Pedagogical Activities

2022: Architecture Day Brno – Instructor of architecture courses for children at FA VUT.
2018: Co-instructor of an urban planning workshop for students at SŠS Třebíč.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Publications and References

2023: Featured on portals such as Dezeen, Architonic, Czechdesign, Earch, Elle Decoration, Archiweb, showcasing architectural photography.
2022: Dolce Vita magazine and Stavba detail magazine – Photographs of residential buildings in Hlubočepy (Ro_aR), media service: Linka news.
2021: 30+ 30 years of the Institute of Creative Photography – Exhibition catalog.
2017: "To je Brno: Autentický průvodce Brnem," TIC města Brna – Co-author of the publication's photographs.
2017: Online guide Gotobrno.cz – Co-author of portal photographs.

Group Exhibitions

2023: Nooderlicht International Photofestival (Reconstruction cycle) – Multiple authors, Gröningen.
2023: Nemísta. Zóna vyloučení (Alternative Universe cycle) – Multiple authors, Galerie Mini, FA VUT Brno.
2021: ITF 30+ (Blind Spots of Cities cycle) – Multiple authors, Dům umění Opava.
2019: How long is forever? (Alternative Universe cycle) – Multiple authors, Galerie Mini, FA VUT Brno.
2015: Jsem tělem, part of the Week of Visual Culture – Multiple authors, Dům umění města Brna.

Solo Exhibitions

2016: Tichý pozorovatel – Solo exhibition, Kulturárium Café, Brno.

Curatorial Activities

2023: Vidět fotografii – Edice FOTO (FOTO Magazine) – Exhibition as part of the Month of Photography, Kumst kreativní hub, Brno.

Completed Art Workshops and Courses

2020: Fashion Photography, ITF, Cash Only Studios – Artistic guidance by Štěpánka Stein.
2018: Photography and Architecture, FA VUT Brno – Artistic guidance by Barbora Ponešová.
2018: Design Manual, FA VUT Brno – Artistic guidance by Nicol Gale.
2013-2015: Drawing classes at ZUŠ Jaroslava Kvapila, Brno – Artistic guidance by Jarmila Tvrzníková.
2014: Summer course FestAD (Festival of Architecture and Design, Prague).
2004-2015: Kantiléna (Philharmonic Brno) – Choir singing.
2002-2014: Piano playing – ZUŠ Smetanova 8, Brno – Artistic guidance by Marie Bobková.

ARCHITECTURE

Realizations

2021: Chapel – realized as part of FA VUT, co-author.
2018: Mobile Furniture – for the Svitava pod parou festival, co-author.

Student Competitions

2020: 19th Bohuslav Fuchs Award – Jury member.
2020: 18th Bohuslav Fuchs Award – Winning project "Vstupte."
2018: 15th Bohuslav Fuchs Award – Nominated project "Hansson Siedlung."
2018: Competition for the design of furniture for the Svitava pod parou festival – Winning project.
2017: 13th Bohuslav Fuchs Award – Awarded project "Artéka."
2016: Inspirelli Awards – Semi-finalist "Pilíř."

Exhibitions

2019: Manufaktura Today: Transparent City and Dream Factory – Regional Gallery of Fine Arts in Zlín.
2018: Architecture on Rails – Galerie Mini, FA VUT.
2017: Artéka – Galerie XY, Olomouc.
2016: Architect's Chair – Trojka café, Brno.

Final Theses

2021: Master's Thesis: Elemental Architecture, Center for Art and Architecture – Thesis supervisor: Barbora Ponešová (FA VUT, Brno).
2019: Bachelor's Thesis: Housing+ Tomkovo nám., Brno – Thesis supervisor: Szymon Rozwałka (FA VUT, Brno).

Selected Works, Completed Studios, and Workshops

2020: Chapel in the Ghetto, Brno – Barbora Ponešová, Jan Foretník, Kristýna Smržová (FA VUT, Brno).
2019: Vstupte. Teaching the Architecture of the Youngest Generation (theoretical work) – Barbora Ponešová, Jan Foretník, Kristýna Smržová (FA VUT, Brno), 18th CBF.
2019: Interpretation of Architecture – Monika Mitášová (FA VUT, Brno).
2018: Manufaktura, Zlín – Svatopluk Sládeček, Nicol Gale (FA VUT, Brno).
2018: Revitalization of Hansson Settlement, Vienna – Franz Sumnitsch (BKK-3, Vienna), Janica Šipulová (Consequence Forma, Brno), 15th CBF.
2017: Urban Planning Study Tartu – Tomomi Hayashi (HGA), Elo Kiivet (TTK, Tallinn).
2017: Kaubamaja Tallinn, Mixed-use Building – Villen Künnapu (TTK, Tallinn).
2017: Artéka, Olomouc – Svatopluk Sládeček (FA VUT, Brno), 13th CBF.
2016: Restoration of the Square in Sokolči, Urban Planning Workshop – Svatopluk Sládeček (FA VUT, Brno).
2016: Family House, Brno-Žabovřesky – Luboš Františák (FA VUT, Brno).
2016: ZAN – Pilíř, Café on the Highway Structure – Jaroslav Drápal (FA VUT, Brno), Inspirelli Awards.