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System anatomy
Primary roof components, structural zones and concealed water route in one coordinated view.
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ARKENArchitectural Louvre Systems
ARKEN Technical Centre
Reference data for early system selection and project planning.
ARKEN is Apollo NZ Global's premium architectural louvre platform. Use this technical centre to compare system pathways, reference dimensions, configuration options and the information needed for a project brief. Final project specifications are confirmed against the selected system and current project documentation.
Back to ARKENSystem familyOne coordinated ARKEN system
Roof structure, movement hardware and compatible accessories are selected as one integrated ARKEN configuration.
EnclosureARKEN-compatible interfaces only
Glass and guided-screen options are limited to products designed to coordinate with the selected ARKEN roof system.
Water managementDesigned as part of the roof
Louvre channels, beam gutters, drainage posts and site discharge are planned as one continuous water route.
Project releaseFinal configuration is project-specific
Dimensions, structure, controls, finishes and local requirements are confirmed before manufacture.
ARKEN · technical drawing set
System logic drawn like architecture — not catalogue graphics.
These drawings are clean planning references built around the current ARKEN system geometry. They explain movement, structure, water management, enclosure and bay planning in one consistent technical language. Final shop drawings and engineering remain project-specific.
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Rotate + retract open-sky sequence
The flagship system can close, rotate, retract toward one side, or use a selected centre-opening arrangement.
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Rainwater route + beam section
Closed blades collect water into the roof field, perimeter gutter and nominated drainage post.
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Installation configurations
Freestanding, attached, inset and linked multi-bay arrangements use different structural interfaces.
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Integrated enclosure interface
Glass and guided-screen zones are coordinated with the selected ARKEN structure before manufacture.
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Reference bay planning
Published planning references show post count and bay logic before final structural engineering.
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System selection matrix
Choose the engineering pathway from the project requirement.
Start with the way the space needs to perform, then resolve bay size, movement, enclosure and exposure around the selected ARKEN system.
Variable project platform
Premium motorised rotating-louvre foundation for controlled shade, ventilation and closed-roof rain management without full roof retraction.
4 × 6 m single · 4 × 10 m dual / 6 posts
Reduced-column pathway for wider views, larger openings and fewer posts.
4.5 × 7 m / 4 posts · 9 × 6.5 m / 6 posts
Heavy-duty rotating pathway where larger bays and rain-management geometry are key project drivers.
Retract-only or flagship 4 × 6 m / 4-post rotate + retract reference
Physical open-sky pathway when blade rotation alone is not enough; exact mechanism is selected around the project requirement.
Existing structure dependent
Inset / retrofit pathway for integrating a compatible operable roof into a suitable existing engineered frame.
Panels up to W1000 × H2600 mm
Use when greater side-weather separation is required while retaining daylight and views.
Reference data
Useful dimensions and system details for project planning.
These figures are current ARKEN planning references. They help establish feasibility before the project-specific configuration is released.
Current ARKEN open-sky reference; custom project configurations remain subject to engineering.
Current ARKEN OPEN platform reference.
Current published reference.
Current published reference.
Motorised roof pathway.
Current ARKEN OPEN pathway; exact opening direction and mechanism are confirmed against the selected project configuration.
Current published platform rating; final motor model and destination voltage remain quote-confirmed.
Published on selected current motorised louvre platforms; exact motor, certification and destination supply remain project-confirmed.
Published remote-control pathway on selected motorised platforms; exact channel allocation depends on the quoted roof and accessories.
Current supplier literature also publishes RGB perimeter-lighting pathways on selected systems; final LED, driver and control package is project-confirmed.
Current ARKEN open-sky installation pathway.
Current manufacturing information publishes a 40–80 μm powder-coat thickness range; exact pretreatment, coating build-up and coastal warranty remain project-confirmed.
Supplier-published preparation pathway before shipment; final packing and installation sequence remain order-specific.
Current ARKEN SPAN platform reference.
Primary ARKEN SPAN operation pathway; final controls are project-confirmed.
Current ARKEN reference positions these for improved rain control and reduced wind vibration.
Current ARKEN STORM platform reference.
Current heavy-duty platform is specifically positioned for increased drainage capacity in rainy climates.
Current product reference.
Current ARKEN reference; final destination safety requirements control.
Current frame-colour references; project-specific finish confirmation still applies.
Current manufacturing reference for the selected dual-layer screen pathway; final opening size and ARKEN interface require project confirmation.
Selected sliding/retractable perimeter pathway for insect control; exact track, threshold and opening interface remain project-specific.
Configuration options
Choose operation, enclosure, lighting and layout around the project.
Only compatible ARKEN accessories are coordinated with the roof package, reducing interface risk between structure, movement, drainage and enclosure.
The primary ARKEN range is motorised. Manual operation can be reviewed only where a specific project requires it.
Current ARKEN control documentation supports app control for roof operation and, on compatible configurations, coordinated control of lighting and blinds. Exact controller compatibility remains project-confirmed.
Current manufacturing literature supports selected smart-home and voice-control pathways. Protocol mapping, gateway hardware and destination compatibility require confirmation.
Exact layout, driver and controls remain configuration-specific.
Current manufacturing references vary by platform. Exact strip, colour temperature, zoning, drivers and controls are confirmed for the selected ARKEN configuration.
Destination voltage, motor certification, transformer/control hardware and electrical connection are confirmed before manufacture.
Can support simpler single-zone operation or selected multi-zone control; exact assignment depends on the roof and accessory package.
Existing-frame projects require interface review before release.
ARKEN uses only enclosure products designed to coordinate with the selected roof system; unrelated third-party components are not assumed to fit.
Commercial and hospitality project references include heaters and ceiling fans. Power, mounting, heat clearance, fan sweep and local electrical requirements are resolved project by project.
Exact RAL palette, pretreatment, film thickness and coastal warranty remain project-confirmed.
Final post count, beam size and structural layout depend on the selected engineering pathway.
Opening direction is selected around views, sun, adjacent walls, services and final roof geometry.
Current supplier support pathway; local installation and project-site responsibilities remain separately defined.
Supplier information references automatic rain response and high-wind blind protection on compatible configurations; exact sensor, control logic and destination compatibility are confirmed before order.
Large-format commercial blind systems can add wall switch, remote, app, grouped and selected building-management control. These are treated as a separate project blind system rather than a standard ARKEN side screen.
Current compatible kitchen options include grill/cooking, sink-cabinet and refrigerator-cabinet pathways, with selected pizza-oven / multi-fuel variants. Services, heat clearances and appliance compliance are project-specific.
Project evidence checklist
Match the evidence to the exact roof before the specification is frozen.
ARKEN planning references help narrow the system. Active projects should then match the structural, drainage, electrical, finish, enclosure and warranty evidence to the exact quoted configuration rather than extending one platform's data across the whole range.
Match the exact ARKEN pathway, bay layout, profile schedule and final dimensions to the quoted configuration.
A dimension or profile from OPEN, SPAN or STORM should not be assumed to apply to every ARKEN roof.
Confirm current calculations, design assumptions or test evidence for the selected spans, post layout, supports, fixings and project loads.
Site wind, snow, seismic, substrate and foundation requirements remain project-specific.
Confirm louvre channels, beam gutters, post drainage, outlet positions and the intended site discharge route for the selected layout.
Drainage capacity and discharge depend on roof geometry, rainfall intensity, outlet strategy and local interfaces.
Confirm the exact motor, voltage/frequency, ingress rating, controller, remote/app pathway and sensor compatibility for the order.
Published platform references do not establish destination electrical compliance by themselves.
Confirm aluminium pretreatment, powder-coat system, film build-up, colour, stainless hardware and maintenance/warranty conditions.
Coastal or high-salt projects require an exposure-specific finish and maintenance review.
Match glass build-up, panel size, tracks, thresholds, guided screens and insect-screen interfaces to the selected roof and local safety requirements.
Perimeter systems are coordinated components, not automatically interchangeable third-party add-ons.
Use the current assembly, fixing, electrical, drainage, commissioning and maintenance information for the final roof package.
Local foundations, electrical connection, drainage discharge, access, lifting and approvals remain separately managed.
Confirm the warranty scope, exclusions, maintenance requirements, packing schedule, shop drawings and order-specific bill of materials.
The project quotation and released drawings control where they differ from earlier planning information.
Project brief checklist
Information that lets Apollo select the right ARKEN pathway faster.
Early-stage projects do not need a complete consultant package. Clear dimensions, site conditions and the intended roof behaviour are enough to begin system selection.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Technical project review
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