Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023

AWNINGS
Two-tone harmony
The “MX-4” by
markilux combines
futuristic design
with modern LED
technology
With the “MX-4” markilux remains true
to its aim of developing product
design that expresses itself fluently.
Connected by simple, clean lines, the look of the
new awning is somewhere between round and
angular. Furthermore, with its modern LED
technology, it opens up a new perspective on
coloured lighting scenarios for the patio.
Sophisticated design is a ‘must’ for every
markilux product explains Michael Gerling,
Director of R&D and Production. “It is the
‘leitmotif’ that runs through our range. And
something that is made particularly clear in the
MX product family,” he adds. It comes as no
surprise that the new cassette awning “MX-4” also
continues along this course with its avant-garde
look.
Appearance with vibrant
contrasts
“With this product, we once again wanted to
combine shape and colour in an exciting way. The
starting point for this is a conically shaped cassette
that stands out conspicuously on the façade. We
have emphasised this further with an allround
styling panel,” says Mr Gerling. It closes the housing
effectively at the front and continues round into
the end caps. The styling panel and cassette can be
combined in all seven of the manufacturer’s
standard colours and also with individual nonstandard
colours for the cassette. This creates a
vibrant contrast and underlines the shape that is
somewhere between round and angular. But as if
that wasn’t enough, the subject of colour in the
“MX-4” is played with using another creative
instrument – the design of its lighting.
Large selection of LED
lighting options
The first thing you notice in this respect is the
wide range of LED lighting that is available for this
model. The dimmable LED Line is a well-known
product from the company. It is recessed in a
multi-functional groove on the underside of the
cassette. From May, there will be a further option
available making it possible to mount up to six
swivelling and rotating, newly developed spots on
the inside of the front profile depending on the
awning size.
Coloured lighting scenario
Michael Gerling explains that the special lighting
technology is a genuine highlight. It can be used to
change the colour of the LED elements to suit the
mood and occasion as, alongside normal, warm
white light sources, they are also available in RGB
warm white. They can either be operated using
the in-built io radio technology with a hand-held
transmitter or using special apps from the smart
systems “Philips Hue” or Somfy “TaHoma Switch”.
36 Blinds & Shutters • ISSUE THREE 2023