Wanted: harmonious overall look

markilux awning systems offer filigree sun and weather protection for public spaces

Alongside its selection of awnings for domestic applications, markilux has been offering a special product range including a planning service for the project business for a number of years already. With this range of products, the awning specialist is now also helping hospitality businesses and shops to equip public spaces and shopping centres with attractive sun protection systems. Qualified markilux specialist dealers from the respective region provide support here as they are responsible for installation and the local after-sales service.

"Over the last few years, we have planned customised shading concepts based on our product range for numerous restaurants, cafés and hotels, and implemented them together with our specialist partners. But public spaces are governed by their own rules and regulations as most local authorities have defined very clearly how public space is to be utilised," explains Jan Kattenbeck, sales manager of the markilux back office team and also of the "team : project" department.

Aiming for a standard look
The aim is to create a harmonious overall look for public spaces and shopping arcades, with sun protection systems as an integral part. Mr Kattenbeck explains that markilux products have now made a big impression in this business segment, too. One example is the town of Ochtrup. Between 2019 and 2021, the company developed a uniform concept for shading outdoor seating areas for three catering establishments in the pedestrian zone in this town. The specification was that the businesses which are located close to one another - an ice cream parlour, a pub and an inn - were each to be fitted with the same awning system with a uniform frame and fabric colour. "The customer chose our 'pergola model' as a less obtrusive alternative to parasols. As such, it fits in perfectly with the surroundings. In some cases, we installed multiple units to shade larger outdoor areas," says Jan Kattenbeck. The restaurateurs were particularly impressed by the high product quality and the comprehensive service offered by markilux.

Awnings as a stylistic attribute
The company's quality and service were also decisive factors in this year's fitting out of a newly designed shopping arcade in Mohnheim with awnings. In addition to a uniform appearance of the shop premises, the decision-makers and planners were looking for products with a long service life from a specialist company offering reliable after-sales service. "The arcade is looking to draw in shoppers not only with a good retail offer, but also with an appealing environment in which shopping becomes an inviting experience," explains Mr Kattenbeck. All three were equipped with the awning model markilux 5010, although in varying dimensions. To fit in with the other building materials, the planners chose awning fabrics in matching warm colours. For a harmonious overall look, the shading concept was integrated into the architectural design of the passage at an early stage. Jan Kattenbeck is convinced that modern awning systems in public spaces will become increasingly important in the years to come. He explains: "Awnings offer great visual variety and, depending on the chosen accessories, they can be both solar and wet weather protection in one. And that is something that is ever more in demand."

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markilux stands for 'Design Made in Germany', innovative new products and excellent quality in the exterior solar protection sector. Since 1972 folding-arm awnings, conservatory awnings and vertical blinds have been produced at its manufacturing facility in Emsdetten, northern Germany. The high-quality products are distributed by professional partners in Germany and abroad. Selected companies assure the high qualitative standards during the assembly of the awnings.

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