Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4-2020

AWNINGS
Large scale shading
markilux can
provide shading for
large commercial
areas, as Blinds &
Shutters found out
Awning specialist markilux has a special
product portfolio to provide shade for
large outdoor spaces. One current
example of just such a place is the top-floor
restaurant and bistro “The Bernstein” in Bielefeld,
Germany. Standing 25 metres above the ground, it
offers its guests a 360-degree panorama view
over the city.
Alongside classic folding-arm awnings, the
markilux portfolio also includes systems which can
provide shade even to large areas. Jan Kattenbeck
and his colleagues from the “team : project” are
responsible for planning such awning systems. They
accompany the projects from the initial idea
through the advisory stage right through to 3D
visualisation and the cooperation with specialist
local dealers who assemble the systems.
Restaurateurs and hoteliers are glad to avail
themselves of this service when it comes to
making their outdoor seating spaces more
attractive for guests.
Large awning system for
restaurant in Bielefeld
An example of just such a space is the topfloor
restaurant and bistro “The Bernstein” in
Bielefeld, Germany. “We took this major project
through from the actual concept to assembly by
one of our specialist dealers. This case study
shows just how convenient shading for outdoor
restaurants can be,” says Jan Kattenbeck. The
awning ensemble consists of several systems of
the ‘markant‘ awning roof from markilux. It is
equipped all round with LED-Lines and infrared
heaters. “The customer also decided to have
vertical blinds with panoramic windows
incorporated in the systems. The blinds create a
cosy atmosphere in the evening and even in
cooler weather thanks to the infrared heaters,”
says Mr Kattenbeck. The property was a logistical
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