01ZAHREQ SIGNATURE
Bespoke landmark structures
Major custom membrane architecture where geometry, structure and enclosure become part of the identity of the project.
Explore pathwayZAHREQARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
PTFE · PVDF · ETFE
Engineered tensile architecture for ambitious spaces.
Project-specific architectural membrane systems for stadiums, transport facilities, resorts, public spaces, parking and landmark structures.
ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
Shelter becomes part of the architecture.
ZAHREQ is developed for projects where membrane, steel and geometry define the space. The project brief determines the structural form, membrane pathway, environmental design basis and fabrication strategy rather than forcing the architecture into a fixed catalogue model.
PROJECT PATHWAYS
One membrane platform. Six architectural settings.
ZAHREQ stays separate from lightweight event structures and conventional outdoor shade. It is the Apollo pathway for permanent, engineered membrane architecture.
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02ZAHREQ SPORT
Sports & venue systems
Stadium roofs, grandstands, spectator coverage, courts and aquatic-facility membrane structures.
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03ZAHREQ TRANSIT
Transport & arrival structures
Airport approaches, terminal canopies, interchanges, pedestrian links, drop-offs and arrival architecture.
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04ZAHREQ CIVIC
Public realm & civic architecture
Permanent architectural shelter for plazas, parks, schools, cultural precincts and community infrastructure.
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05ZAHREQ RESORT
Hospitality & resort structures
Destination architecture for resort arrivals, restaurants, pools, beachfront settings and outdoor guest environments.
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06ZAHREQ MOBILITY
Parking & vehicle structures
Commercial parking and vehicle-shade systems developed beyond conventional shade-sail scale.
Explore pathwayMEMBRANE SELECTION
Specify the membrane around the project.
Final selection depends on geometry, intended design life, fire requirements, translucency, climate, client specification and the verified manufacturing pathway.
Long-life architectural membrane
Premium permanent membrane pathway for major transport, sport, civic and landmark architecture.
Supplier-supported membrane warranty pathway: typically 20–25 years, subject to selected membrane and written project warranty.Explore PTFEHigh-performance coated membrane
Commercial architectural membrane pathway for hospitality, public realm, parking and sports structures.
Supplier-supported membrane warranty pathway: typically 10–15 years, subject to selected membrane and written project warranty.Explore PVDFTransparent specialist architecture
Single-layer and cushion systems for significant specialist projects requiring lightness and transparency.
Project-specific only. Final fabrication follows verified supporting geometry and the agreed measurement pathway.Explore ETFERecognised architectural membrane brands can be sourced where required by the project specification, including supplier-supported pathways for Mehler, Verseidag, Serge Ferrari and Saint-Gobain. Availability remains project-specific and does not imply brand endorsement of ZAHREQ.
ENGINEERING & GCC READINESS
Designed around the site, not a catalogue wind rating.
Wind design is established for each project around location, applicable code, terrain, height, surroundings and final geometry. Supplier engineering pathways can support AS/NZS, Eurocode, ASCE and GCC project requirements.
Project-specific wind analysis
Structural calculation reports
Steel and connection engineering
Shop / fabrication drawings
Hot-dip galvanised steel
Duplex coating option
Local-engineer coordination pathway
Site installation supervision available
FROM CONCEPT TO FABRICATED STRUCTURE
Geometry control is part of the product.
For PTFE and ETFE, supporting geometry is controlled through the agreed project measurement pathway before final membrane manufacture where required.
Project brief
Location, use, dimensions, geometry, architectural intent and performance requirements.
System selection
PTFE, PVDF or ETFE pathway selected around design life, fire, translucency, climate and project requirements.
Form development
Membrane form, support geometry and structural concept developed around the project.
Engineering
Wind, steel structure, connections, reactions and applicable project criteria coordinated.
Technical coordination
Shop drawings, interfaces, coating strategy and project documentation developed.
Fabrication
Structural steel, membrane and specialist fittings manufactured to the approved project basis.
Geometry verification
Critical supporting geometry verified before final membrane manufacture where required.
Delivery & support
International project supply with installation documentation and technical support; site supervision can be scoped.
CLEAR SYSTEM BOUNDARIES
Membrane architecture, not every large structure.
ZAHREQ owns permanent PTFE, PVDF and ETFE architectural membrane structures.
ZABALERA remains Apollo's large-span structural-building pathway for space frames, steel trusses, domes, halls and complete major structural envelopes.
SARENTA remains the lightweight, event, relocatable and selected clear-span structure pathway.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT SUPPLY
Specialist manufacture. Local project responsibility.
Apollo NZ Global operates as a wholesale and project-supply company. ZAHREQ systems can include supplier engineering coordination, structural calculations, fabrication drawings, membrane fabrication, structural steel, specialist fittings, installation documentation and technical support according to the agreed project scope.
Local authority approvals, local engineer certification, foundations, civil works and installation remain project-specific responsibilities unless expressly included in writing.
PROJECT QUESTIONS
What specifiers usually need to know first.
ZAHREQ is project-specific, so the right answer depends on the exact membrane, geometry, site and approval pathway.
PTFE or PVDF?
PTFE is the premium long-life starting point for major permanent architecture. PVDF is a strong commercial pathway for hospitality, public realm, parking and many sports structures. Final selection depends on design life, fire, translucency, budget and project conditions.
Where does ETFE fit?
ETFE is reserved for significant specialist architecture where transparency and low structural weight justify tighter geometry control and a more complex fabrication and services pathway.
Is there a standard wind rating?
No. Wind design is established for the actual site, terrain, height, surroundings, geometry and applicable code rather than represented by a universal catalogue rating.
What changes for coastal projects?
Corrosion protection is reviewed against actual exposure. Hot-dip galvanising, duplex coating and 316 / 316L exposed hardware pathways can be specified where appropriate.
Who installs the structure?
Apollo is supply-only. Installation is undertaken by the appointed local project team unless a written scope expressly includes another arrangement. Supplier engineering supervision can be reviewed separately.
What is needed for a first review?
Project location, intended use, approximate dimensions, required span and height, drawings if available, known wind or fire criteria, exposure conditions and target programme are the best starting inputs.
ZAHREQARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
START WITH THE PROJECT
Planning membrane architecture?
Send the site, intended use, dimensions, drawings and known structural or fire requirements. ZAHREQ can then assess the appropriate PTFE, PVDF or ETFE pathway.