Domenig Steinhaus

Domenig Steinhaus at lake Ossiacher See

The Stone House at Lake Ossiach was the pinnacle of the work of the world-renowned architect Günther Domenig, demonstrating the innovative strength in his projects. Here, his ideas of design, technology and typology are combined, making the Steinhaus an architectural biography in form.

This building, the site and the construction, occupied Domenig from the 1970s. With its rugged, geometrically strict structure, poured in concrete, broken by cavities, the house reflects the special landscape configuration of the mountains. The transformation of elements of the regional landscape leads to an architectural sculpture with a palpable intensity of space. This inspiring setting is used for a multi-faceted programme of symposia, workshops and events. Two trusts, the Architektur Haus
Kärnten and the Steinhaus Günther Domenig Privatstiftung are together leading the Domenig Stone House into a lively future.

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Culture

Carinthia is part of the Alpe-Adria region, which is characterized by a unique blend of rich history, diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. The area has no fixed borders, but is defined by its geographical features, which extend across parts of Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region lies at the gateway to Italy and Slovenia and allows you to experience the historically evolved interplay of Germanic, Romanesque and Slavic cultures in a unique way.

Slow Trails

Carinthia’s slow trails - beautiful footpaths that encourage walkers to relax and slow down - are, in the main, short but spectacular. The 14 slow trails scattered around Austria’s southernmost province are all sources of inspiration and regeneration. And four of these slow trails can be found in the holiday region of Villach - Faaker See – Ossiacher See.