Current planning reference
Current supplier planning references: 4 × 6 m single bay; 4 × 10 m dual bay with six posts.
Reference only · not certified project capacityARKENArchitectural Louvre Systems
ARKEN SPAN · Reduced-Column Louvre Roof
ARKEN SPAN — Wider openings with fewer columns.
ARKEN SPAN is the reduced-column rotating-roof pathway for wider single bays, cleaner sightlines and linked multi-bay structures. It is intended for substantial residential, hospitality, resort and commercial projects where post count and openness materially affect the architecture.
Reduced-column layoutsUp to 4 × 6 m single-bay referenceUp to 4 × 10 m dual-bay / 6 postsLinked multi-bay planning
ARCHITECT + DEVELOPER PROJECT PATHWAY
Translate ARKEN SPAN into a specification-ready project brief.
Plan a wider roof without assuming a standard post layout.
Four coordination priorities
- Confirm roof opening and intended clear sightlines
- Identify number of linked bays and expansion joints
- Have the project engineer review loads, reactions, posts and footings
- Coordinate drainage outlets between bays, lighting and controls
Evidence before purchase
- Exact selected model and profile schedule
- Project-specific engineering and fixing requirements
- Shop drawings, drainage and power interfaces
- Order-specific inclusions, warranty and documentation
A reference span is not an allowable site-specific span or a commitment to reduced column counts.
Current technical reference
Useful specification for early project planning.
These figures are drawn from current product information. They are planning references, not a substitute for the final project-specific engineering and documentation package.
Current ARKEN SPAN planning reference.
Current ARKEN SPAN planning reference.
Final motor and control package is confirmed for the project.
Current ARKEN reference positions these seals for rain control and reduced wind vibration.
Why this pathway exists
Architecture first. Product model second.
Reduce visual interruption
Selected ARKEN models are designed to achieve larger roof areas with fewer posts, improving sightlines and usable floor space.
Link bays for project scale
Multi-bay planning allows larger terraces and hospitality areas to be broken into engineered roof modules rather than treated as one generic pergola.
Plan drainage at scale
Larger roof areas create larger water volumes. Roof collection, post drainage and site discharge are resolved as part of the project rather than assumed from the bay size alone.
Project-led, not catalogue-led
Final bay sizes, beam directions, post positions, electrical zones and enclosure interfaces are developed around the actual project brief.
Project applications
Where this ARKEN system fits.
Hotel terracesResort diningRestaurantsClubhousesCommercial courtyardsPool decksDeveloper amenity areasLarge residential terraces
Reference dimensions are current ARKEN SPAN planning figures only. Final structural layout, loading, drainage and post count depend on the actual project and local requirements.
Plan · specify · compare
Supporting pathways for ARKEN SPAN.
Use the parent category, technical guidance and project tools to confirm application, evidence and supply requirements without creating duplicate search pages.01 · Parent categoryarkenOpen pathway 02 · Knowledge / planningarken architectural louvre roof planning guideOpen pathway 03 · Project planningoutdoor room plannerOpen pathway 04 · Project readinessclimate exposure selectorOpen pathway 05 · TechnicaltechnicalOpen pathway 06 · Project planningoutdoor architecture project briefOpen pathway
Product snapshot
ARKEN SPAN
Reduced-column rotating louvre roof pathway for wider openings, cleaner sightlines and linked multi-bay architecture. Current planning references include up to 4 x 6 m for a single bay and up to 4 x 10 m for a dual-bay layout with 6 posts. Final structural layout, loads, drainage, post count and compliance remain project-specific.
ARKENRoof & Louvre SystemsListed product pathway
Applications
Architects Specifiers
Configuration
Project Configured
TechnicalTechnical documents not yet centralisedDrawingsDrawing review by projectRegionalGlobal project reviewRelated3 controlled pathwaysSupply modelSupply-only · manual project quotation
Related systems
ARKEN Architectural Louvre Systems · CADARN · Velaris Outdoor Blind Systems
Planning tools
This snapshot summarises the current Apollo product record. Final configuration, interfaces, engineering, certification and destination requirements are confirmed against the project.
Project planning
Useful product details at a glance.
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
Everything you need to take the next project step.
Product rangeARKEN Architectural Louvre Systems
Project-manufactured rotating, retractable, large-span, multi-bay, glass-enclosed and retrofit louvre-roof pathways for premium architectural projects.
Open pathway Planning guideARKEN Architectural Louvre Roof Planning GuidePlan a bespoke architectural louvre project around spans, roof movement, drainage, enclosure, exposure, structural interfaces and local responsibilities.
Open pathway PlannerOutdoor Room PlannerCoordinate roof, side enclosure, drainage, cooking, circulation and service requirements around the complete outdoor room.
Open pathway TechnicalARKEN Technical CentreReview current ARKEN reference specifications, profiles, drainage, coatings, motors and available technical evidence.
Open pathway Project briefOutdoor Architecture Project BriefCompile dimensions, roof behaviour, enclosure, site conditions, destination and project interfaces for ARKEN review.
Open pathwayRelated pathwayClimate Exposure Selector
Regional project pathwayARKEN Architectural Louvre Systems for Pacific Island projects
Review this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.
Technical informationNeed a datasheet, drawing, test report or tender submittal?
Request technical information 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.
BUILT INTELLIGENCE
Research connected to this project pathway.
Outdoor systemsMotorised Louvre Roofs: A Guide for Architects, Developers and Homeowners
An architectural guide to motorised louvre roofs, retraction, span planning, drainage, controls and technical specification.
Read intelligence CADARNCan You Add a Louvre Roof to an Existing Pergola? A NZ Retrofit ChecklistCan an existing timber, steel or aluminium frame support a motorised louvre roof? Review structure, size, drainage, fixings and NZ project requirements before ordering.
Read intelligence Outdoor systemsEnclosing a Pergola: Zip Screens, Sliding Glass or Fixed Privacy Panels?Compare zip-screen outdoor blinds, sliding glass and fixed privacy panels for NZ pergolas, including shade, wind, rain, views, drainage and support requirements.
Read intelligenceARKEN project brief