Budova FSI VUT, Engineering faculty building in Královo Pole, Czech Republic

Budova FSI VUT is the 19-story, 74-metre tower called A1 in the Pod Palackého vrchem campus in Královo Pole, Brno. It houses the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Brno University of Technology, with classrooms, laboratories and research facilities.

Construction ran from 1974 to 1984. A 2013–2015 renovation, carried out by Metrostav, was triggered by damage from Storm Kyrill and by energy requirements; after the cladding was removed, the concrete frame proved weak, and the cost rose from an estimated 280 million to about 600 million CZK.

The building serves as a central meeting point for engineering students and faculty working in mechanical engineering disciplines. Daily lectures, laboratory work, and research discussions shape the academic life within its walls.

The building is located on Technická Street and is easily accessible by public transportation. Keep in mind this is an active university facility, so some areas may be restricted or have limited public access.

During renovation work between 2013 and 2015, engineers discovered the original construction used less steel reinforcement than the design plans specified. Despite this difference, the structure proved sturdy enough to last for decades.