Start Project BriefApollo Louvre Systems · NZ + International
Explore CADARN aluminium kitsets, ARKEN bespoke architectural louvres and ORZENZA full-steel and full-aluminium louvre pergolas. Choose by material, roof movement, site exposure and project requirements; ORZENZA steel options are positioned for suitable inland sites.
APOLLO / CHOOSE YOUR LOUVRE SYSTEM
Make the first choice by application and system family—not by assuming every pergola has the same material, roof movement, structural capacity or standard options.
STANDARD + MADE-TO-MEASURE KITSET
Standard-size and selected made-to-measure aluminium kitsets within the CADARN system envelope
BESPOKE ARCHITECTURAL
Larger or architecturally complex projects
STANDARD INLAND STEEL
Selected inland residential outdoor spaces
MODEL-LED ALUMINIUM
Residential and selected development packages
Important: Materials, roof type, dimensions, allowable loads, accessories, finishes and mounting details must be confirmed for the chosen model and actual site. Apollo supplies products only; the purchaser independently arranges and manages engineering, foundations, contractors and installation.
Detailed decision centreThe CADARN kitset family includes the standard manual or motorised rotating-louvre system plus CADARN APERTA — a separate motorised aluminium roof whose blades physically retract to create a substantially open-sky condition. APERTA is available standalone / freestanding, wall-mounted or roof-only.
Explore CADARNCustom project-manufactured louvre architecture spanning premium rotating roofs, rotating + retracting open-sky systems, reduced-column and multi-bay structures, glass enclosure and inset / retrofit roofs.
Explore ARKENFull steel · inland sitesAn accessible steel louvre pergola range for suitable inland homes. Choose a single-zone or dual-zone manual roof in practical standard sizes, including 3 × 3 m, 3 × 4 m, 3 × 6 m and 3 × 8 m configurations; see NZ product prices and explore other steel outdoor shelters. Not offered for coastal, high-wind or commercial projects.
Explore ORZENZA Steel & Quote / OrderFull aluminiumFull-aluminium double-layer louvre roofs in manual and motorised formats, including freestanding and wall-attached options. Accessory systems can be specified across the ORZENZA range.
Explore AluminiumSeparate release pathway · New Zealand
VARDHUS covers standardised New Zealand-release pergolas and outdoor structures, including manual and motorised louvred models. It remains separate from CADARN and ARKEN because it follows the Apollo Coming Soon → Pre-Order Open → Production Confirmed release programme.
Choose by project logic
CADARN is the core modular kitset pathway. ARKEN is the bespoke project-manufactured architectural pathway.
CADARN Louvre keeps the blades across the roof and rotates them. CADARN APERTA physically retracts the aluminium blades and is available standalone / freestanding, wall-mounted or roof-only, starting from seven promoted standard sizes with made-to-measure sizing available. ARKEN covers bespoke architectural retracting / rotating and larger project configurations.
CADARN supports defined modular accessory pathways. ARKEN is intended for deeper project coordination around glass, screens, linked bays and site-specific architecture.
Apollo supplies the system package. Foundations, installation, local engineering, electrical work, drainage discharge and approvals remain project-specific.
Each ORZENZA steel product has its own standard-size prices, options and pre-order enquiry. Suitable inland residential locations only; delivery and local installation are separate.
APOLLO / SOURCE-CONTROLLED PRODUCT REFERENCES
Explore the available product families, then confirm the exact roof geometry, inclusions and required technical performance for your project.
Supplier project photograph · rotating-louvre reference
Explore applicationSupplier project photograph · architectural / commercial application
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Supplier project photograph · roof and perimeter glass
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Supplier project photograph · roof in existing architecture
Explore applicationManual louvre pergolas for suitable inland residential locations
Explore ORZENZA systemsManual or motorised by selected model
Explore ORZENZA systemsProject specification: Confirm included accessories, permissible site loads and available configurations against manufacturer technical evidence and local structural requirements.
Request project documents
APOLLO / PROJECT SYSTEMSNEW ZEALAND / COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING
Start with CADARN aluminium louvres, review compatible VELARIS guided-screen openings, and add outdoor kitchen systems only where needed. Every connection, exposure and local works requirement is checked.
Phase 2 / model-specific evidence & project release
Approved ARKEN supplier photographs and ORZENZA model-matched catalogue references help with product selection, but fabrication and installation depend on the quoted configuration.
Confirm: Record the chosen CADARN, ARKEN or ORZENZA code, bay dimensions, rotating/retracting operating state, post count and wall-mounted or roof-only status.
Boundary: Do not infer geometry or supports from a catalogue image.
Confirm: Request revision-controlled wind, load, structural reactions, substrate and fixing documentation matching the project size and destination.
Boundary: Factory statements are not an independent local engineering approval.
Confirm: Confirm manual/motorised variant, controls, roof runoff, gutters, screens/glass interfaces, lighting and inclusions in the written quotation.
Boundary: Current ORZENZA steel pathway is manual only; model-specific aluminium options vary.
Confirm: Identify coating/finish availability, environment suitability, operating manuals, compatible accessories, service requirements and written model warranties.
Boundary: Coastal/high-wind use and custom colours cannot be assumed from visuals.
ARKEN, ORZENZA and CADARN have different product families and manufacturing configurations. Not all finishes, attachments, roof formats or motor options apply to every system.
AUTHORITY CONTENT
Compare bespoke architectural louvre systems and kitset louvre pergolas by span, bay geometry, column strategy, site adaptation, transport, installation and project complexity.
Read guide 02 · ARKEN · CADARN · VARDHUSPlan louvre pergola spans, bay sizes, post positions, wall connections, site levels and clear openings before selecting an exact ARKEN or CADARN configuration.
Read guide 03 · ARKEN · CADARN · VARDHUSPlan louvre pergolas for high-wind and cyclone-prone projects by separating exact product evidence from project wind design, foundations, fixings and operating procedures.
Read guideStart with the seven project questions that separate louvre, fixed and retractable roofs, then move into the dedicated roof-type comparison or project brief.