ABOUT ME
For me, life has always been about finding the balance between sport and culture.
I learned to ski before I could walk, and for years, competitive skiing was my world. The mountains became my second home — a place where my mind clears and opens up to new thoughts. This connection to nature deeply influences my work. That’s why I try to bring the outdoors in as much as possible.
However, playing the clarinet since childhood taught me the joy of trading sportswear for a dress and slowing down with some art or music. I believe growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone, which is why I’ve taken up cold-water swimming and skialping, and it is also why I love to travel. Exploring new cultures and architecture helps me see the world from different perspectives.
I have always been fascinated by life behind windows. Not out of nosiness, but out of wonder at how our environment shapes who we are. And that is my goal, to create spaces that evoke feelings and serve as a refuge. I love working with what is already there — respecting the past, listening to the story of a place, and giving it a new purpose for the people who will use that space.
03.06.2003
Brno, Czech republic
+420 776 299 344
vanda.kostalova@gmail.com
SKILLS
Rhino 3D
Sketchup
Lumion
Sharp 3D
Autocad
Procreate
Adobe (Photoshop, Indesign, Ilustrator)
Photography
CapCut - video editing
Cargo - website
LANGUAGES
Czech
English
EDUCATION
2018-2022
Gymnázium Brno, Elgartova
2022
EF International Language Campus,
London
2022-2023
Brno University of technology - Faculty of Civil Engineering
2023-now
Brno University of technology - Faculty of Architecture
2025
Oulu University of Applied Science, Finland (Erasmus)