Salt + wind exposure
Finish systems, metals, fasteners and maintenance schedules should be selected for the actual exposure zone.
Project Applications / Global
Waterfront public realm planned around salt, wind, water and heavy use.
Coordinate seating, shade, screens, lighting, recreation and civic systems for waterfront and exposed public spaces.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Waterfront public realm needs exposure-led material selection, fixings, drainage, maintenance and replacement planning before visual design is locked.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Flood + storm interface
Furniture and structures may need to consider inundation, stormwater, surge or debris without implying they are flood-protection devices.
Public-space use
Shade, seating, bike infrastructure, recreation, lighting and paths should reinforce one clear movement and activity plan.
Comparison matrix
Build the project package
Start with the project outcome, then combine only the systems that genuinely fit the brief.
| Workstream | Project question |
|---|---|
| Users | Who uses the space, when and at what intensity? |
| Site | What climate, access, base, services and exposure conditions shape the project? |
| Systems | Which Apollo product families genuinely solve the brief? |
| Local work | Who handles design, engineering, foundations, approvals and installation? |
| Supply | How will products be packaged, delivered, received and staged? |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Project location
02Project stage
03Site / master plan
04Target users
05Priority zones
06Desired systems
07Climate / exposure
08Programme
09Local design and installation team
10Freight / receiving
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Can Apollo supply multiple systems for waterfront & public realm?
Yes. Apollo can coordinate a multi-product supply brief where the products fit the project, while keeping each product's technical and local-work responsibilities clear.
Does Apollo act as the local architect, engineer or main contractor?
No. Apollo is primarily a product and project-supply specialist. Local professional design, statutory approvals and site works remain separately appointed unless a written project scope says otherwise.
Can the package be staged?
Yes. Many project types benefit from a staged product schedule, provided future interfaces and expansion are considered in the initial master plan.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.