Overhead architecture
ARKEN, FASGAR and AUVENOR cover different louvre, fixed and moving-roof behaviours for terraces where overhead control is the main requirement.
United Kingdom / Decision guide
Roof, louvre, shade or screen system for a UK hospitality terrace?
UK hospitality projects often need rain management, wind control, adaptable enclosure and seasonal use without turning every terrace into the same structure. The first decision is whether the main problem is overhead cover, adjustable roof control, shade, or side screening.
Destination-specific planning Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Use ARKEN where premium louvre architecture and adjustable overhead control lead; FASGAR or AUVENOR where the main requirement is fixed or moving roof cover; KAVORA where shade and lighter retractable coverage lead; and LUNVIQ where side screening, wind moderation, privacy or enclosure is the primary problem.
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.
Shade-led coverage
KAVORA suits umbrellas, awnings, membrane and lighter retractable shade where a full outdoor-room structure is unnecessary.
Side screening
LUNVIQ addresses large-format outdoor roller screening where privacy, wind moderation, solar control or side enclosure is the project driver.
Comparison matrix
UK hospitality outdoor pathways
Wind, rain exposure, drainage, fixing structure, planning and local project requirements still need exact-system review.
| Need | Starting pathway | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable louvre roof | ARKEN | Blade control + architectural integration |
| Fixed / retractable roof | FASGAR / AUVENOR | Roof-led weather strategy |
| Shade / awning | KAVORA | Lighter or freestanding coverage |
| Side screen / enclosure | LUNVIQ | Vertical weather / privacy control |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Nation + postcode
02Venue type
03Terrace dimensions
04Primary weather problem
05Wind + rain exposure
06Drainage
07Existing fixing structure
08Power + controls
09Opening / enclosure strategy
10Planning / landlord constraints
11Maintenance access
Frequently asked
Keep the destination and scope explicit.
Does Apollo recommend one system for every UK hospitality 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.