01Worship
Church & Worship Structures
Large clear-span worship halls, auditoriums, cathedral-scale structures, domes and vaulted gathering spaces.
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ZABALERALARGE-SPAN ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES
SPORT · WORSHIP · AQUATIC · VENUE · CIVIC · ARCHITECTURAL
Engineered for extraordinary spans.
Project-specific structural systems for sports halls, worship centres, aquatic facilities, stadiums, arenas, civic buildings and architecturally complex large-span projects.
SPACE SCALE STRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE NEEDS SPACE
The brief determines the structure.
Large buildings should not have to compromise their purpose around an ordinary structural grid. ZABALERA starts with the required clear span, geometry, height, architecture, environmental conditions and technical loads, then develops the appropriate structural pathway around the project.
APPLICATIONS
Six project sectors. One large-span platform.
Each sector begins with the project use and operating environment rather than a fixed catalogue building.
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02Sport
Sports Halls & Indoor Arenas
Structural platforms for basketball, netball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, training and multi-sport facilities.
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03Aquatic
Aquatic Centre Structures
Large-span roof and building structures developed around humidity, condensation, chloride exposure and venue requirements.
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04Venue
Stadium, Arena & Grandstand Structures
Stadium roofs, arena structures, spectator canopies, covered stands and major venue architecture.
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05Civic
Civic & Assembly Structures
Community halls, theatres, convention spaces, education facilities and major public assembly buildings.
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06Architectural
Architectural & Special Structures
Domes, vaults, skylights, free-form structures and specialist geometries where the structure becomes part of the architecture.
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Space for gathering without unnecessary interruption.
Large worship and assembly buildings can require long unobstructed sightlines, substantial volume, feature geometry and a roof structure that contributes to the architectural experience.
- Large worship halls and auditoriums
- Cathedral-scale structures and domes
- Vaulted and curved roofs
- Feature entrances and assembly spaces
SPORTS HALLS & ARENAS
Build the space. Equip the game.
ZABALERA provides the structural pathway for the building while Apollo's specialist sport and venue systems can be coordinated around the facility brief.
ZABALERA StructureLUTHVAR Sports SystemsFÍSVOR Venue Technology
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Geometry before catalogue.
Final structure, span and connection strategy are selected project by project. Published limits are not treated as universal guarantees.
Space-frame structures
Multidirectional structural grids for wide clear spans and complex roof geometry.
Explore systemLarge-span steel trusses
Project-specific truss systems for halls, venues, roofs and major unobstructed spaces.
Explore systemDomes & vaults
Spherical, segmental, barrel-vault and related spatial forms for architectural projects.
Explore systemFree-form structures
Architect-led geometry developed when conventional rectangular systems are not appropriate.
Explore systemMembrane & hybrid roofs
Selected lightweight and membrane roof pathways, subject to project and manufacturing-partner confirmation.
Explore systemFROM CONCEPT TO FABRICATED STRUCTURE
A project pathway built around decisions, evidence and responsibility.
Project brief
Use, site, dimensions, clear span, height, architectural intent and programme.
Design basis
Applicable code, wind, seismic, snow where relevant, environmental exposure and imposed loads.
Structural concept
Preliminary structural form, geometry, support strategy and roof pathway.
Engineering & supply
Project-specific calculations and documentation progress into approved fabrication, QA, export and erection-support scope.
TECHNICAL CENTRE
Engineering starts with the design basis.
Every ZABALERA project is developed around an agreed technical basis before detailed fabrication proceeds.
Structural design & loads
Wind, seismic & snow criteria
Coastal, humid & aquatic exposure
Protective coating / galvanising strategy
Calculations, drawings & reactions
Fabrication, QA & erection documentation
PROJECT SUPPLY — NOT A STANDARD BUILDING
Structure at architectural scale.
ZABALERA structures are assessed individually according to location, span, geometry, loading, exposure, structural code, architectural requirements and agreed scope.
Apollo NZ Global operates as a wholesale and project-supply company. Local approvals, consenting, foundations, civil works and erection remain project-specific and must be undertaken or approved by appropriately qualified local parties unless expressly included in the agreed project scope.
ZABALERA
START WITH THE BRIEF
Planning a large-span project?
Send the project location, use, dimensions, clear span, height, drawings and known engineering criteria. We can then assess the appropriate structural pathway.