The Vertical Design Studio under architects P.Gregor M.Varga and K.Smatanová at FAD STU unites students exploring architecture through materiality, tradition, and regional identity. They blend heritage with contemporary design, creating meaningful spaces that bridge past and present. Their projects range from fine craftsmanship to the broader landscape, always fostering dialogue between place, memory, and innovation rooted in the region’s essence. Participants include B. Šimkovičová, V. Bertová, A. Sciranková, I. Langerová, V. Vargová, D. Kuriľáková, M. Novikmec, R. Čeklovský, M. Drozd, K. Kupčová, M. Kosturková, R. Ručková, M. Izakovičová, B. Papíková, M. Belinský, P. Borovský, E. Benčíková, P. Vallová, M. Valábek, A. Gazdová, J. Cholvadt.