A shady spot in the mountain air

When designing the outdoor area for the 5-star Hotel Grand Elisabeth in Bad Ischl, a solution was sought that would combine the historic charm of the spa town with state-of-the-art functionality. The choice fell on the markilux pergola style pergola awning, whose purist design creates an elegant bridge between the alpine nature and the classically elegant hotel architecture.

As the hotel's spacious Patio is to be used as a high-quality outdoor space both in intense sunlight and in unstable weather, the combination of technical robustness and aesthetic integration was the focus of the planning. The system not only offers protection from wind and rain, but also creates a special feel-good atmosphere for guests at any time of day thanks to individually controllable LED lighting.

Customised work for a harmonious overall look

The realisation of this demanding project was based on close coordination between the hotel management, the planners and the markilux specialist dealer on site. From the detailed consultation in the showroom to the final fixture of the linked systems, which cover an area of over 170 square metres, everyone involved worked hand in hand. Despite the technical challenges involved in integrating the lighting technology into the digital home control system, the entire system was installed within a week by a specialised installation team. The result is a harmonious overall appearance in which the chosen colours and materials blend seamlessly into the façade design and the surrounding mountain landscape.

Year-round usability: outdoor space regardless of the weather

To ensure that guests at the Bad Ischl spa resort can enjoy the healthy mountain air at all times, a rainproof and wind-stable awning system was chosen. The markilux pergola style not only protects the hotel terrace from the intense high summer sun, but also withstands gusts of up to 48 km/h thanks to the lateral cover guidance and stable pillar fixation. The slight incline also ensures controlled water drainage, so that the outdoor area remains fully functional even in inclement weather.

Atmospheric lighting design: flexibility for every event

A decisive added value of the project lies in the integrated LED lighting, which allows the Patio's ambience to be variably controlled. From warm white tones for cosy evenings to coloured light, the system offers maximum flexibility. The connection to the digital home control system also makes it possible to operate each field and each light source separately in order to always create the right atmosphere for up to 50 guests.

Architectural harmony: aesthetics in harmony with nature

During the design process, particular emphasis was placed on avoiding a stylistic clash between the historic building fabric and modern technology. The choice of anthracite frame colour echoes the existing window frames and balcony structures, while the subtle green of the awning cover creates a gentle transition to the adjacent mountain landscape. The shading solution thus becomes an integral part of the façade, harmoniously complementing the guests' field of vision on the balconies without disturbing the distant alpine view.

Large-scale shading: efficient use of space thanks to coupling systems

By using two coupling systems with a total of seven panels, an impressive area of over 170 m² could be shaded without any gaps. With a projection depth of 6 m and an overall width of just under 30 metres, the purist design of the pergola style offers a generous solution that appears light and modern despite its dimensions. This structured outdoor space enables the hotel to cater for large groups outside at the same time while ensuring maximum comfort.