Orion Core by Apollo NZ: Architectural Design, Budget-Conscious Innovation

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Premium Design. Smarter Pricing. Uncompromised Quality.

Looking for a high-quality louvre roof system without the high-end price tag? The Orion Core System is your answer — a cost-effective solution engineered with the same attention to structural integrity and style as Apollo NZ’s flagship Orion Prime System.


🔍 What Is the Orion Core System?

The Orion Core System is a modern, value-driven louvre roof solution ideal for homeowners, designers, and builders. Designed using the proven Orion platform, it introduces material efficiencies to deliver premium performance at a smarter price.

Whether you’re covering a patio, creating a sheltered courtyard, or designing an outdoor room — Orion Core delivers the strength, durability, and style that Apollo NZ is known for.


💪 Key Specifications – What Stays Premium

  • Aluminium Alloy 6063 T6: Strong, corrosion-resistant, ideal for NZ’s outdoor conditions.

  • Double-Skin Louvre Blades (205 x 42 x 2.0mm): Superior wind resistance and insulation.

  • Beam & Gutter Options:
    ▸ Standard: 200 x 150 x 3.0mm
    ▸ LED Option: 200 x 175 x 3.0mm

  • Heavy-Duty Posts (150 x 150 x 3.0mm): Engineered for structural strength.

  • Stainless Steel Axis: For smooth, long-lasting louvre movement.

  • Lifetime Structural Warranty


🔧 What’s Optimised for Cost Savings

  • Material-Efficient Louvre Blades: Same strength, smarter production.

  • 304 Stainless Steel Hardware: Great for inland environments.

  • Durable Plastic Drive Components: A practical and economical alternative to brass, without compromising performance.


🎨 Orion Core Standard Colour Range

Available in six architectural powder coat finishes:

  • Traffic White

  • Jet Black

  • Anthracite Grey

  • Basalt Grey

  • Flaxpod

  • Ironsand

These popular colours suit both residential and commercial settings, ensuring your louvre system complements any design vision.


📏 Standard Sizes & Made-to-Measure Options

Choose from fixed sizes for fast quotes and installations or customise up to 30m². For projects over 30m², explore the Orion Prime System.

🧱 Height Options:

  • Standard Height: 2.5m

  • Lower Height? No problem – no extra cost.

  • Need Height Up to 3.0m? Available with a surcharge.


🏗️ 7m Spans Without Centre Posts

One of Orion Core’s standout engineering benefits:

  • No centre post needed up to 6m wide

  • Double beam option for spans up to 7m (additional cost)

Ideal for patios, decks, outdoor dining, or commercial hospitality areas.


💦 Advanced Water Management Options

Water control is essential in outdoor spaces — Orion Core offers three drainage solutions:

  • Front-Exit Drainage: For patios and gravel areas

  • Hidden Base Drainage: Seamless integration for deck surfaces

  • Pipe-Connected Drainage: Perfect for roof-only configurations


Orion Core Upgrade Options (Same as Orion Prime)

Customise your system with premium add-ons:

  • 📱 Smart App Control via Tuya

  • 💡 LED Louvre & Surround Lighting (4000K or 6000K)

  • 🔥 Outdoor Heaters

  • 🌬 Motorised Track Blinds (wind sensor compatible)

  • 🪟 Frameless Sliding Glass Doors

  • 🛡️ Sliding Shutters & Fixed Louvre Panels

  • 🧩 Slate Aluminium Privacy Panels


Why Choose Orion Core?

  • Smarter Pricing Without Compromising Quality

  • Long Spans Without Centre Posts

  • Six Architectural Colour Options

  • Up to 30m² Customised Designs

  • Full Suite of Smart Add-Ons

  • Adjustable Height: 2.3m–3.0m

  • Built with 6063 T6 Aluminium & Stainless Components

  • Lifetime Structural Warranty


💰 Orion Core Standard Sizes & Pricing

(Supply Only – Excludes GST & Delivery to Local Depot)

Width (mm)Length (mm)Area (m²)Price (NZD + GST)
300020006.0$6,100
300030009.0$7,900
4000300012.0$8,900
4000400016.0$10,900
5000300015.0$9,900
5000400020.0$11,900
5000500025.0$16,700
6000200012.0$8,400
6000300018.0$10,900
6000400024.0$13,900
6000500030.0$18,700
6000600036.0$22,300
7000300021.0$13,900
7000400028.0$17,800
8000300024.0$15,300
8000400032.0$18,400
9000300027.0$16,900
10000300030.0$18,900

🏆 Warranties & Coastal-Grade Durability

  • 🛡️ Lifetime Structural Warranty

  • 🎨 10-Year Powder Coating Warranty

  • 💎 15-Year PVDF Coating Warranty (upgrade)

  • 🌬️ Wind Rated Up to 180 km/h

With the Orion Core, you’re not just investing in a louvre roof — you’re building a space that lasts.

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