The courtyard of Neubruck Castle in Scheibbs is protected from sun and rain by three cascade-shaped awnings. This makes almost the entire courtyard weatherproof.

SunSquare Sail System at Schloss Neubruck

236 m² of rainproof rectangular sun sails in the listed inner courtyard of the castle – artistically designed with a sculptural water funnel and light slits.

Architecture Meets Art

‍For the listed Neubruck Castle, SunSquare developed an extraordinary shading solution with artistic ambition: The goal was to create a rainproof roof over the approximately 240 m² inner courtyard that would integrate sensitively into the historic architecture while meeting the highest functional standards.

Drawing on experience from previous projects, SunSquare inventor and designer Mag.art. Gerald Wurz chose a V-shaped drainage concept. Three AX-II rectangular sail systems cascade rainwater from one to the next. The third sail forms a wide gutter that channels up to 20 l/m² per minute during heavy rainfall against a splash wall.

Architect Joseph Hofmarcher designed a sculptural water funnel that defines the courtyard as a striking design element, impressively demonstrating the fusion of function and form. The Lower Austria State Exhibition 2015 was held beneath this installation.

The lightweight structure allows for nearly complete coverage without compromising the historic substance. The staggered arrangement of the sails creates light slits that allow subtle daylight to enter. Raised sail edges at a height of 6 m open up visual axes and emphasize spatial depth.

Today, the courtyard is used for events such as weddings. The system reliably protects against sudden weather changes and automatically retracts at wind speeds over 40 km/h. A prime example of the interplay between technical precision, design sensitivity, and years of experience in architectural contexts.

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