Architectural façade / screen
For cladding, perforated or laser-cut screening, fins, mesh and other building-skin systems where solar control, ventilation, identity or envelope expression lead.
United Arab Emirates / Decision guide
Façade screen, architectural glass or operable opening system for a UAE project?
These systems can sit next to each other on the same building but perform very different jobs. The first decision is whether the project needs a building skin, a transparent barrier or an opening / closure system.
Destination-specific planning Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Use architectural façade systems when the requirement is cladding, solar screening or an expressive secondary skin; LYSVAR where transparent barriers, balustrades or glazed partitions are the main need; and TREVIK where the project requires canopies, large glazed openings, transparent closures, shutters or operable aluminium openings.
Project decision
Separate the pathways before asking for pricing.
These comparisons are designed to narrow the project route. They do not replace local engineering, authority review or exact-system technical evidence.
LYSVAR glass
For pool and safety barriers, balustrades and interior glazed partitions where transparency, edge detail and fixing strategy are central.
TREVIK openings
For canopies, sectional glass openings, transparent commercial closures, shutters and aluminium door / window pathways where movement and access are part of the brief.
Comparison matrix
UAE architectural-system roles
Heat, UV, dust, coastal exposure, wind, fire and consultant documentation still need exact-system review.
| Question | Façade systems | LYSVAR | TREVIK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Skin / screen / cladding | Transparent barrier / partition | Opening / closure / canopy |
| Movement | Usually fixed | Usually fixed / gates by system | Often operable |
| Solar / privacy control | Strong by geometry | Transparent / selective | Depends on opening system |
| Typical interface | Subframe + envelope | Glass + hardware + substrate | Structure + track / frame / motor |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Emirate + project
02Building use
03Elevation / opening drawings
04Primary system role
05Heat / UV / dust
06Coastal exposure
07Wind criteria
08Fire requirements
09Substrate / structure
10Consultant submittals
11Installation responsibility
Frequently asked
Keep the destination and scope explicit.
Does Apollo recommend one system for every UAE architectural project?
No. The decision page is a shortlisting tool. Final suitability depends on the actual site, use, dimensions, exposure, selected system, available evidence and local project requirements.
Who handles local engineering, approvals and installation?
Apollo is supply-led. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site works remain with the appointed local project team unless a written project scope expressly includes something different.
Is pricing calculated automatically from this guide?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief process so the selected system, quantities, destination, freight and project interfaces are reviewed before pricing.
Next step
Turn the shortlist into a destination-specific brief.
Send the site, dimensions, use, quantities, exposure information and known local requirements. Apollo can then review the relevant systems, evidence, freight and supply scope.