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System anatomy
Louvres, perimeter beam, posts, drive zone, gutter and drainage work as one coordinated structure.
Adjustable louvre fieldPerimeter beam + gutterStructural postsInternal water route
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.
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Understand the system before choosing the configuration.
These diagrams explain system logic rather than represent a final shop drawing. Dimensions, sections, drainage outlets, motors, fixings and enclosure interfaces are confirmed against the selected project platform.
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Rotate + retract
The flagship open-sky pathway changes both blade angle and roof coverage.
Closed shelterControlled sun + airflowSubstantially open sky
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Rainwater route
Closed louvres direct roof water to the perimeter system, then down nominated drainage posts.
Louvre channelsPerimeter gutterNominated drainage postSite discharge by local project team
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Configuration logic
Freestanding, attached, inset and linked multi-bay layouts solve different structural interfaces.
Independent frameBuilding-supported edgeExisting-frame integrationLinked engineered bays
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Glass + screen integration
Tracks, glass, drainage and screen zones should be coordinated before manufacture.
Beam / track zoneSliding glass panelsCompatible guided-screen zoneThreshold + drainage interface
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Reference bay planning
Published sizes are useful planning references, not final structural drawings.
Reduced-column referenceDual-bay referenceHeavy-duty rain pathwayProject engineering controls final geometry
System selection matrix
Choose the engineering pathway from the project requirement.
Variable project platform
Use when the roof needs controlled shade, ventilation and closed-roof rain management without full roof retraction.
4 × 6 m single · 4 × 10 m dual / 6 posts
Use when wider views and fewer posts are a priority. Current pathways include manual, motorised and smartphone operation.
4.5 × 7 m / 4 posts · 9 × 6.5 m / 6 posts
Use when larger bays and stronger rain-management geometry are key project drivers.
4 × 6 m / 4-post published reference
Use when blade rotation alone is not enough and the project needs a substantially open roof condition.
Panels up to W1000 × H2600 mm
Use when greater side-weather separation is required while retaining daylight and views.
Published reference data
Useful figures currently supported by the manufacturer material.
Current open-sky manufacturing-platform reference; custom project configurations remain subject to engineering.
Current R600/open-sky platform reference.
Current published reference.
Current published reference.
Motorised roof pathway.
Current published platform rating; final motor model and destination voltage remain quote-confirmed.
Current open-sky manufacturing-platform pathway.
Exact coating build-up, pretreatment and coastal warranty remain project-confirmed.
Current P6 platform reference.
Current manufacturer-published operation pathways.
Current manufacturer material positions these for improved rain control and reduced wind vibration.
Current P8 platform reference.
Current heavy-duty platform is specifically positioned for increased drainage capacity in rainy climates.
Current product reference.
Current manufacturer reference; final destination safety requirements control.
Current frame-colour references; project-specific finish confirmation still applies.
Options we can plan now
Useful choices already supported without over-specifying the project.
Available on selected rotating pathways; retractable open-sky uses motorised operation.
Exact layout, driver and controls remain configuration-specific.
Existing-frame projects require interface review before release.
Glass and blinds are treated as separate systems coordinated with the roof.
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.
Project brief checklist
Information that lets Apollo select the right ARKEN pathway faster.
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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Send the project brief and Apollo will request the model-specific drawing, structure, controls, finish and supporting documents required for that configuration.
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