Greith-Haus, architectural structure

The Greith-Haus is a cultural center in Sankt Martin im Sulmtal designed by architects Michael Szyszkowitz and Karla Kowalski. The building features a large main room accommodating about 240 seated and 100 standing visitors, equipped with modern technical facilities for theater, music, and exhibition events.

The Greith-Haus was opened in May 2000, designed by the architect duo Michael Szyszkowitz and Karla Kowalski. The idea came from the Austrian author Gerhard Roth, who won over the village population for the project. In 2001 the building received the Austrian Bauherrenpreis.

The house is run by the Kulturverein St. Ulrich, which brings artists such as Hermann Nitsch, Alfred Hrdlicka, Oswald Oberhuber, Hans Staudacher and Daniel Spoerri to the village. Its musical focus is on brass and jazz, and Erich Kleinschuster can often be seen on stage and sometimes in the audience. Each summer the house holds a large annual exhibition.

The building sits on a slope in the village center and is easy to reach. The modern interior with wood and glass elements creates a welcoming environment for all types of cultural events.

Erich Kleinschuster, a jazz trombonist and bandleader, is not only a frequent performer on the Greith-Haus stage but sometimes also sits in the audience. The Kulturverein St. Ulrich, which runs the house, has also brought artists such as Hermann Nitsch, Alfred Hrdlicka, Oswald Oberhuber, Hans Staudacher and Daniel Spoerri to the village.