Start Project BriefCADARN · Modular Louvre Systems
Standard sizes. Limited made-to-measure flexibility. Manual or motorised control.
CADARN is Apollo NZ Global’s modular aluminium louvre-roof kitset for decks, patios, courtyards, pool areas, outdoor kitchens and selected commercial spaces. Choose a standard footprint up to 6 × 4 m or have selected project-specific dimensions reviewed within that envelope, then configure height, frame and louvre colours, operation, enclosure and coastal requirements around the project.
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CADARN is Apollo NZ Global's aluminium louvre pergola kitset system for residential and selected commercial outdoor spaces, with manual or motorised adjustable louvres, integrated surround LED lighting, concealed drainage and freestanding, wall-mounted or roof-only configuration pathways.
The largest CADARN format is 6 × 4 m / 24 m². CADARN is not offered above that footprint. Larger-span or more complex architectural louvre projects should be reviewed under ARKEN.
Yes, within controlled limits. CADARN is still a kitset system, but selected project-specific dimensions can be reviewed inside the 6 × 4 m / 24 m² maximum envelope. 3.0 m aluminium posts are also available where extra clearance or site-level flexibility is required, with the posts supplied full length for site cutting.
Yes. Black, White and Grey are the standard colours, and the frame and roof louvres can be selected independently. Matching and mixed combinations such as Black frame / White louvres are available. Flaxpod Matt is also available as a custom powder-coat finish at additional cost.
The motor is top-mounted on the roof system; it is not represented as concealed inside the beam. Motorised systems also include the current remote, smart-control and rain-sensor pathway described on this page.
Provide overall width and projection, finished-height intent, freestanding or attached configuration, site and supporting-condition information, exposure, drainage route, motorisation choice, enclosure or outdoor-kitchen requirements, destination and target timing. Apollo prepares pricing manually after project review.
Project planning
Apollo's catalogue owner, project-brief pathway and core product record are complete enough to progress into project review and manual quotation. This is not a statement of engineering approval or destination compliance.
CADARN is primarily a kitset system, with selected project-specific dimensions available within the 6 × 4 m / 24 m² maximum envelope. 3.0 m aluminium posts are also available for additional clearance or level adjustment and are supplied full length for site cutting. Final dimensions, interfaces and technical requirements are confirmed against the project.
Apollo has an explicit regional priority map for this product. Regional mapping supports discovery and project review; it is not blanket compliance certification.
Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.
Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.
Outdoor comfort, controlled
Rotate the aluminium louvres to increase daylight, reduce direct sun or create useful shade.
Open or angle the blades to promote natural ventilation through the outdoor space.
Closed blades direct roof water into integrated guttering and internal drainage pathways.
Integrated surround LED lighting creates a cleaner evening-use pathway without relying on added spotlights.
Choose freestanding, wall-mounted or roof-only formats within the CADARN 6 × 4 m maximum footprint.
Plan blinds, glass, louvre walls, solid walls, daylight sections and outdoor-kitchen interfaces from the start.
Roof operation
Bring more daylight into the space and encourage vertical airflow.
Reduce direct sunlight while retaining natural ventilation.
Create an overlapping roof surface that channels rainwater into the integrated drainage system.
CADARN is an outdoor structure, not a sealed indoor room. Wind-driven rain can still enter through open sides and exposed interfaces.
Choose the operating system
Manual
Motorised
Configuration pathways
Self-supporting with its own posts for decks, gardens, pool areas, courtyards and outdoor kitchens.
Connect one side to a suitable building structure. Framing, cladding, soffits, gutters, waterproofing, flashing and fixing points are project-specific.
Integrate the louvre roof within a suitable existing timber, steel or aluminium structure after structural capacity, level, squareness and drainage are confirmed.
Open-frame pathway
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CADARN · Outdoor living applications
Visualisation note: These scenes are based on the CADARN product form and approved accessory pathways. Exact post positions, louvre layout, crank/control hardware, screen detailing and other component geometry are confirmed against the final ordered configuration.
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Configure your size, mounting type, operation, colour and enclosure requirements before Apollo reviews the project.Standard + limited made-to-measure sizing
Standard + custom colour system
Custom colour option: Flaxpod Matt is available at additional cost, subject to colour confirmation and production lead time. Final powder-coat appearance can vary with screen settings, lighting and production batch, so confirm the current physical colour reference when colour matching is important to the project.
Design the whole outdoor room
Use the CADARN system’s own side-screen pathway for low-angle sun, privacy and added side protection. Current options include manual and motorised guided screens plus a lighter manual crank-operated screen.
Add an aluminium-framed sliding glass wall for transparent weather screening while maintaining daylight and views. Current module pathways are sized for nominal 3 m and 4 m CADARN bays.
Create privacy, architectural screening and controlled side airflow with a framed horizontal-louvre wall. Current nominal bay pathways are 3.0 m, 3.6 m and 4.0 m.
Open, angle or close the horizontal side louvres to vary privacy, airflow and visual screening. Current full-wall pathways are designed around nominal 3.0 m and 4.0 m CADARN bays.
Add selected laser-cut aluminium feature screens as compatible side panels or architectural privacy elements. Pattern, quantity and fixing method are confirmed for the selected CADARN configuration.
Create a more enclosed side condition for privacy and weather screening.
Combine selected fixed transparent roof areas with adjustable louvres where permanent daylight matters.
Plan around BBQs, pizza ovens, fireplaces and flue locations before manufacture so clearances and roof openings are coordinated.
Where required, heaters and speakers can be coordinated with the wider outdoor-room layout, electrical provision and clearances rather than added as an afterthought.
CADARN guided retractable screen. A more substantial aluminium cassette-and-guideway screen is available for nominal 3 m and 4 m bays with either manual or motorised control. The current screen uses 30% polyester / 70% PVC fabric, a Ø62 mm aluminium roller, 105 × 100 mm cassette, 45 × 40 mm guideways and 26 × 54 mm lower beam. Final screen width, drop, fixing position and compatibility are confirmed against the selected CADARN bay before manufacture.
CADARN manual crank screen. A lighter manual-only screen pathway is available for nominal 3.0 m, 3.6 m and 4.0 m openings. Supplier-listed module sizes are 2706 × 2375 mm, 3326 × 2375 mm and 3698 × 2375 mm respectively. The assembly uses 30% polyester / 70% PVC fabric, a Ø60 × 1.0 mm aluminium roller, 83 × 83 × 1.5 mm cassette, 26 × 53 × 1.5 mm lower beam, powder-coated frame, crank handle and wire-rope guide. Final opening and fixing conditions remain project-specific.
CADARN fixed aluminium louvre wall. A fixed horizontal-louvre wall is available for nominal 3.0 m, 3.6 m and 4.0 m bays. Supplier-listed wall modules are approximately 2700 × 2375 mm, 3300 × 2375 mm and 3700 × 2375 mm. The assembly uses 18 aluminium louvres at 68.5 × 10 × 1.0 mm, 60 × 25 × 1.5 mm side and centre posts, 58 × 25 × 1.8 mm top and bottom beams, an upper slat and bottom brackets. The quoted system shows a 6 mm ground gap. Final post spacing, fixing, floor level and compatibility must be confirmed against the selected CADARN structure.
CADARN adjustable aluminium louvre wall. A separate side-wall pathway uses operable horizontal aluminium louvres that can be opened, angled and closed. A nominal 3.0 m full wall uses three individual panels at approximately 900 × 2375 mm each; a nominal 4.0 m full wall uses three individual panels at approximately 1230 × 2375 mm each. Each panel uses 24 aluminium louvres. Two current louvre-profile pathways are listed at 68.5 × 10 × 1.0 mm and 76 × 14 × 0.9 mm. Side posts are 60 × 25 × 1.5 mm, with aluminium side covers, top/bottom framing, bottom brackets and a 6 mm ground gap. Final operating hardware, blade profile, panel spacing, fixing and compatibility are confirmed for the selected CADARN configuration before manufacture.
CADARN decorative privacy panels. Selected laser-cut aluminium screens can be added to compatible CADARN systems as feature side panels, privacy screens or partial enclosure elements. These are architectural screen options rather than weather-sealed walls. Final pattern, panel count, orientation, fixing points and integration with posts, blinds, glass, drainage and lighting should be coordinated before manufacture.
CADARN sliding glass wall modules. The current enclosure pathway uses 8 mm tempered glass in an aluminium sliding frame. The nominal 3 m bay module is approximately 2700 × 2375 mm; the nominal 4 m bay module is approximately 3700 × 2375 mm. These dimensions describe the supplied wall module rather than the overall pergola footprint. Final clear opening, track position, post spacing, floor level, fixing substrate, drainage interfaces and compatibility must be confirmed against the selected CADARN configuration before manufacture. Larger or combined glazed openings require project review.
Accessory integration matters. CADARN blind tracks, guttering and lighting routes share the beam/column zone, so blind and enclosure fixing positions should be coordinated before drilling or final manufacture. Drainage discharge points and the columns carrying those outlets should also be nominated before installation.
Project planning tool
Configuration visualisations
Structure + operating detail
Extended height / sloping-site option: 3.0 m aluminium posts are available where additional clearance, raised slabs, uneven or sloping sites, higher thresholds or stronger architectural proportions are required. Posts are supplied at full length for site cutting to the required finished height. Final post length, fixing, drainage and structural requirements remain project-specific.
*Published wind and snow figures are system-level guidance. Final dimensions, spans, foundations, fixings, accessories, exposure and destination requirements must be checked for the individual project.
Technical evidence
Outdoor durability
CADARN combines powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium with stainless-steel hardware. Coastal projects can be specified with a 316 stainless-steel fixing upgrade, while final suitability and maintenance still depend on the actual exposure.
Plan before manufacture
Choose the right louvre pathway
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Works typically arranged separately
Assembly pathway
Confirm the footprint, levels, diagonals and structural fixing points before anchoring the supporting posts.
Connect the beams and supporting frame square and level, with the required drainage orientation established.
Fit and align the adjustable blades so the roof operates consistently across the complete opening.
On motorised systems, install the top-mounted motor, control components, sensor and required electrical connections.
Fit selected blinds, glass or wall elements, then cycle the roof, check drainage and confirm final operation.
CADARN FAQ
Yes. CADARN is supplied as a precision-manufactured aluminium kitset intended for on-site assembly.
When closed, the overlapping roof manages overhead rain and directs water into the integrated drainage system. It remains an outdoor structure, so wind-driven rain can still enter through open sides or surrounding interfaces.
Yes. Wall-mounted configurations are available where the building structure and fixing conditions are suitable.
Potentially. Deck framing, foundations and wind-uplift resistance need to be suitable for the completed structure.
Yes, where the existing frame is structurally suitable, level, square and accurately measured.
Many enclosure options can be added later, subject to compatibility. Planning them from the beginning generally produces the best structural and visual result.
CADARN has two current retractable-screen pathways: a guided aluminium-cassette screen available with manual or motorised control for nominal 3 m and 4 m bays, and a lighter manual crank-operated screen for nominal 3.0 m, 3.6 m and 4.0 m openings. Both current screen families use a 30% polyester / 70% PVC fabric. Final opening dimensions and compatibility are confirmed per project.
Yes. Selected laser-cut decorative privacy panels can be integrated with compatible CADARN configurations as side screens, feature panels or partial privacy elements. Final pattern, panel quantity, fixing method, location and compatibility are confirmed against the selected CADARN frame before manufacture.
Yes. CADARN has a fixed aluminium louvre-wall pathway for nominal 3.0 m, 3.6 m and 4.0 m bays, using horizontal aluminium louvres within a framed side-wall assembly. Final bay size, post spacing, fixing and ground clearance are confirmed per project.
Yes. CADARN also has an adjustable aluminium louvre-wall pathway where the side louvres can be opened, angled and closed. Current full-wall pathways are for nominal 3.0 m and 4.0 m bays using three framed louvre panels per full wall.
Yes. CADARN has a coastal project pathway using powder-coated aluminium and stainless-steel fixings, with appropriate specification, freshwater cleaning and maintenance.
Motorised CADARN systems include remote control, Tuya-compatible smart control and automatic rain-sensor functionality.
The largest CADARN format is 6 × 4 m, or 24 m². CADARN is not offered in larger footprints; larger or more complex architectural louvre projects should be reviewed under ARKEN.
To a limited extent. CADARN remains a kitset system, but selected project-specific dimensions can be reviewed within the 6 × 4 m / 24 m² maximum envelope. It is not a fully bespoke architectural system; larger or more complex layouts should move to ARKEN.
Yes. 3.0 m aluminium posts are available for projects needing additional clearance, uneven or sloping-site flexibility, raised slabs or higher finished roof levels. The posts are supplied full length and can be cut on site to the required height, subject to the final project configuration.
Yes. Black, White and Grey are the standard CADARN colours, and the frame and louvres can be selected independently for matching or mixed-colour combinations.
Yes. Flaxpod Matt is available as a custom powder-coat finish at additional cost. Standard CADARN colours remain Black, White and Grey, and custom finishes are subject to colour confirmation and production lead time.
Yes. Selected projects can be planned around outdoor kitchens, BBQs, pizza ovens, fireplaces and flue penetrations when appliance information and clearances are incorporated before manufacture.
Plan · compare · specify
Aluminium adjustable-louvre kitset pathway with nine standard footprints from 2 × 2 m through a maximum 6 × 4 m / 24 m². Black, White and Grey are standard frame and louvre colours and can be mixed independently. Manual or motorised operation, integrated surround LED and internal drainage are available.
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This snapshot summarises the current Apollo product record. Final configuration, interfaces, engineering, certification and destination requirements are confirmed against the project.
Project planning
Apollo's catalogue owner, project-brief pathway and core product record are complete enough to progress into project review and manual quotation. This is not a statement of engineering approval or destination compliance.
CADARN is primarily a kitset system, with selected project-specific dimensions available within the 6 × 4 m / 24 m² maximum envelope. 3.0 m aluminium posts are also available for additional clearance or level adjustment and are supplied full length for site cutting. Final dimensions, interfaces and technical requirements are confirmed against the project.
Apollo has an explicit regional priority map for this product. Regional mapping supports discovery and project review; it is not blanket compliance certification.
Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.
Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.
Connected project pathway
Modular aluminium louvre pergola systems with manual or motorised roof operation, integrated drainage, lighting and configurable mounting pathways.
Open pathway Planning guideCADARN Louvre Pergola Kitset Planning GuidePlan a CADARN kitset around dimensions, mounting, manual or motorised operation, drainage, enclosure, foundations and site responsibilities.
Open pathway ConfiguratorCADARN ConfiguratorStructure dimensions, mounting, operation, enclosure and project requirements around the modular louvre system.
Open pathway TechnicalTechnical & Specifier CentreUse current product information, technical documentation and professional project resources.
Open pathway Project briefOutdoor Architecture Project BriefCompile dimensions, site conditions, mounting, operation, enclosure and destination for manual review.
Open pathwayReview this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.
No current public document is registered against this exact page yet. Tell Apollo what the project needs and the team can review the current product/configuration-specific information available.
Relevant project sectors
Relevant to residential and outdoor living project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathway Developers & CommercialProperty development, mixed-use, repeatable amenity and multi-stage project supply.Relevant to developers and commercial project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathway Hospitality & ResortsHotels, resorts, restaurants and guest-facing destination projects.Relevant to hospitality project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathway Retail & Commercial InteriorsRetail, commercial interior, furniture, acoustic, opening and display systems.Relevant to commercial interiors project pathways in the live catalogue.
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CADARN · Modular Louvre Systems