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ORELAN · Retractable Open-Sky

Rotate the louvres — then retract the roof for a substantially open sky.

ORELAN's flagship open-sky pathway uses a motorised aluminium roof that combines blade rotation with roof retraction. It is intended for projects where a conventional rotating roof does not provide enough openness.

3-in-1 roof movementUp to 90° louvre rotationMotorised retractionFreestanding · attached · retrofit
Architectural visualisation of aluminium louvres retracted to create a panoramic open-sky roof
ORELAN architectural visualisation · final project configuration varies.

Current technical reference

Useful specification now — with project claims kept controlled.

These figures are drawn from the current manufacturing-platform material available to Apollo. They are planning references, not a substitute for the final project-specific engineering and documentation pack.

Current reference material6063-T5 aluminium

Published data for the current open-sky manufacturing platform.

Reference 4-post roofUp to 4000 × 6000 mm

Manufacturer-published reference; larger and multi-bay layouts require project engineering.

Reference posts150 × 150 × 2.5 mm
Reference beam + gutter200 × 208 × 2.0 mm
Reference louvre blade210 × 45 × 2.0 mm
Roof movement0–90° rotation + motorised retraction
Reference motor ratingIP44

Final motor make, voltage and control protocol to be confirmed for destination.

Lighting pathwayIntegrated warm LED + RGB perimeter options
Surface treatmentAkzoNobel powder-coat pathway

Exact coating system and coastal warranty require project confirmation.

Installation formatsFreestanding · wall-mounted · fit into suitable existing structure
Published test/certification pathwayCE · SGS · UL · KC · TÜV references

Apollo will only rely on certificates once the model-specific documents are received and checked.

Why this pathway exists

Architecture first. Product model second.

01

Three roof states

Close for overhead shelter, rotate for controlled light and airflow, or retract the roof to create a much larger open-sky condition.

02

Premium hospitality potential

The open-sky function is particularly useful for restaurants, resorts, courtyards and pool terraces that need to transform between weather protection and open-air use.

03

Retrofit pathway

The current platform can be configured freestanding, wall-mounted or as a roof fitted into a suitable existing structure.

04

Enclosure ready

Selected layouts can coordinate glass, screens, lighting, heating and side louvre panels around the roof architecture.

Project applications

Where this ORELAN system fits.

ResortsHotelsRestaurantsPremium residencesPool terracesCourtyardsRooftop spacesCommercial outdoor rooms
Technical-control note

Published wind and snow figures are being held out of Apollo's primary sales copy until model-specific reports and test conditions are received. Final span, loading and compliance remain project-specific.

ORELAN project brief

Send the site, dimensions, use and exposure. We’ll select the right architectural pathway.

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