Thalia

RENOVATION AND REDESIGN OF A LISTED MODERNIST BUILDING The name “Thalia”, inspired by the ancient muse of comedy and laughter, reflects the cultural concept behind the building. Paul Ott The historical origins of the structure date back to 1829. Initially a circus, it was later used for theater performances, then evolved into a cinema with a café, featured three living flamingos in an outdoor enclosure, and operated as a club in the 1990s. Paul Ott Throughout, the venue has always been synonymous with entertainment and culture. In 1956, the building was redesigned by the Austrian architect Rudolf Vorderegger and became one of the few surviving examples of modernist architecture. Paul Ott Today, the ent... More