Vector of Poverty

For three semesters, students from several studios of the FA BUT dealt with themes related to various aspects of poverty, inclusion and how this social issue could be articulated in the field of architecture. Is it even permissible for architects to view the very complex topic of poverty through their profession?

The exhibition aims to make the social dimension of architecture visible and to show its connection to the economic and political factors that influence the relationship to architecture and the relationship of architecture to the problems it is supposed to help solve.

Poverty manifests itself in architecture in different ways. It can be a lack of quality housing, limited access to public spaces and services, segregation and social exclusion. Architecture can both reinforce and alleviate poverty - it can be a tool for social control and segregation, but it can also create inclusive and equitable environments.

The exhibition focuses primarily on the alleviation of the effects of poverty. It presents projects and concepts that seek to create affordable and decent housing, revitalise neglected areas and promote social inclusion. It also shares a common theme with the exhibition Poverty (curated by Barbora Ilič, Michal Konečný and Stanislav Biler), held from 17 January to 30 March 2025 at the Fine Arts Gallery in Havlíčkův Brod and the Horácká Gallery in Nové Město na Moravě, which deals with poverty in a broader social and historical context, with an emphasis on reflection in art from the Baroque to the present. The two exhibitions refer to each other because together they create a complex picture of the issue, from physical manifestations in architecture and urbanism to cultural and social aspects.

Architectural framework: Eva Truncová
Graphic design: Allina Matějová
Participating heads of studios: Servie Boetzkes a Gabriel Pena, Oleksii Bykov, Marie Joja a Barbora Ponešová, Vojtěch Jemelka, Jan Mléčka, Michal Palaščák, Karin Písaříková, Szymon Rozwalka, Jaroslav Sedlák, Kristina Richter Adamson a Radek Suchánek, Marek Štěpán

The exhibition is held under the auspices of Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, Human Rights Commissioner.

The main media partner of the exhibition is A2 magazine. We would like to thank Respekt magazine for its media support.

We would also like to thank Kubíček Balloons for their support.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm, extended opening hours until 8pm on Wednesdays.