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The markilux 970 cassette awning on a modern brick building. The yellow-and-white-striped Sunbow acrylic fabric provides custom solar protection for the south-facing terrace.

Be Bold with Color: The markilux 970 Cassette Awning

A well-thought-out architectural design and a deliberate choice of colors for outdoor spaces significantly enhance the usability of outdoor seating areas. This home story about an exclusive project in Roeselare, Belgium, showcases how two high-quality markilux 970 cassette awnings with yellow-and-white striped awning covers serve as stylish focal points. Against the clean-lined, dark clinker brick facade of the modern villa, the light-colored solar protection for the patio creates a deliberate, summery contrast that combines architectural austerity with inviting coziness.

Due to its precise south-facing orientation, the villa’s spacious patio is exposed to intense sunlight. To ensure a comfortable temperature here, two markilux 970 cassette awnings, each with dimensions of 450 cm x 300 cm, were installed. Together, they provide flexible and reliable shade over a total area of 27 square meters.

The striking striped design filters daylight in a particularly pleasant way. A high-quality acrylic fabric from the markilux collection (Sunbow 41620 fabric pattern) is used here. It creates a bright, warm glow that fosters a friendly atmosphere. The sleek, cubic shape of the cassette, finished in RAL 9016 (traffic white), blends discreetly and flush with the modern facade structure, emphasizing the building’s linear architecture.

It was particularly important to the client that the solar protection integrate perfectly into the villa’s overall visual appearance and that all components be precisely coordinated. To achieve this, the client visited the showroom of the authorized dealer in advance. There, a comprehensive, personalized Awning advice took place. Right on site, the appropriate model was selected, the fabric was chosen, and the frame color was determined. This close coordination between the client and the authorized dealer ensures that the final shading solution meets the high expectations both technically and aesthetically. The professional planning, the custom fabrication with millimeter precision, and the secure fixture on the challenging clinker brick facade were all carried out entirely by the certified authorized dealer.

  • The awning has yellow and white stripes and provides shade for the patio area. The patio has two lounge chairs and a table with chairs.
  • The extended markilux 970 cassette awning, with its yellow-and-white striped fabric cover, casts a generous shadow over the modernly furnished patio.
  • When the markilux 970 awning cover is fully extended, it creates a unique, light-filled atmosphere that conveys both a sense of comfort and freshness.
  • As a closed-cassette awning, the markilux 970 blends perfectly with the architecture of the house and provides modern solar protection.
  • As a closed-cassette awning, the markilux 970 blends so seamlessly into the overall appearance of the house that the solar protection is barely visible when retracted.
  • The fully extended markilux 970 cassette awning, with its sun-drenched, yellow-and-white-striped acrylic fabric and crisp white lateral arms, is a visual highlight on the white clinker brick facade.

Added value and advantages of the sun shading solution

Custom Design

The sunlight filtering through is softened by the yellow-and-white stripes, creating a warm, golden glow even on slightly cloudy days. This harmonious contrast has been shown to lift your spirits and instantly creates a welcoming, Mediterranean feel in your favorite spot.

That Vacation Feeling at Home

The bright, sun-drenched awning cover, with its yellow-and-white stripes, instantly brings the feeling of a Mediterranean summer vacation to your own backyard. Under the generous shade of the cassette awning, a deeply relaxing atmosphere takes hold, making you forget the daily grind right away. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely breakfast like at a hotel, reading in the lounge with a vacation vibe, or working in an inspiring outdoor office—this retreat turns every day spent outdoors into a little break from the daily grind.

Seamless Architectural Integration

The timeless, angular housing of the markilux 970 cassette awning, in the frame color “traffic white,” blends absolutely seamlessly into the linear, modern architecture of the villa. When retracted, the compact cassette sits flush with the wall, so that the entire solar protection solution is barely noticeable against the light-colored clinker brick facade. This precise color matching fully preserves the home’s aesthetic, while the solar protection discreetly recedes into the background when closed.

Favorite Spot in the Shade

The markilux 970 transforms your patio into a cool oasis and ensures that your favorite outdoor spot remains fully usable even in bright sunshine and high summer temperatures. The high-quality fabric cover effectively blocks the heat, so you can relax, eat, or work in the generous shade of the awning. Instead of having to retreat indoors on hot days, you can enjoy the summer in your own garden with complete ease and comfort.

markilux 970Lateral Arm Awning

The markilux 970 proves that first-class solar protection can also make a design statement. Winner of the iF design award, among other accolades, this electric fully-enclosed awning captivates with its sleek, minimalist look that blends seamlessly with the architecture. Customize your ideal model with the wide selection of awning covers and frame colors.

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