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Urban quality of life through textile architecture: the sun sail on St. Aegidi village square

The redesign with the sun sail has given the centre of St. Aegidi at the village square by the Kirchenwirt a new heart. As a central meeting point for festive events, churchgoers and daily dining, the project faced one key task: to turn the broad, exposed square into a premium space to linger, with no heavy structure.

Public squares often suffer from summer overheating, which sharply cuts the time they can be used. St. Aegidi needed a solution that keeps the view of the Kirchenwirt and the townscape clear, yet offers protection over a large area. A rigid roof was ruled out for its visual weight and lack of flexibility.

Modernes Sonnensegel beim Kirchenwirt St. Aegidi mit Blick auf die Kirche; textile Architektur schützt den öffentlichen Versammlungsplatz.

The finished sun-sail system spans the square as a light, elegant membrane. Through precise planning, the structure fits harmoniously into the modernised surroundings. The sail not only gives shade, it redefines the space:

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High-tech membrane

The high-strength, waterproof membrane shields against sun and rain. So the outdoor dining area can be run profitably whatever the weather.

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Less heat island

The large-area shading noticeably lowers the heating of the sealed ground and acts against the urban heat island in the centre.

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Open townscape

Instead of a heavy roof, the textile membrane keeps the sightlines to church and townscape – with minimal impact on the fabric of the buildings.

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Social meeting point

The square turns from a thoroughfare into a meeting point: heat protection for young and old, a sheltered spot for events, clubs and dining.

Conclusion

The shading solution in St. Aegidi shows perfectly how textile architecture strengthens the social role of a village square. The result is a place of encounter that unites aesthetics and function at the highest level.

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