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As part of the refurbishment and extension of the Padstow Harbour Hotel, 10 new homes were built on a section of the land surrounding the hotel. These include two stand-alone properties and a block of eight luxury apartments. Located in the Padstow Conservation Area, it was essential that the design and materials of the new […]

Nestled in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, this building has undergone a transformation to bring it back its original glory. The roof, once weathered and worn, now gleams with the natural elegance of Readyslate’s real slate. Yellowstone was established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Spanning over 2.2 million acres of breathtaking […]

We are thrilled to share that our natural slate rainscreen cladding system has won the title of ‘Best Product of the Year‘ in the ‘Best Building Envelope, Cladding, and Roofing‘ category organized by the prestigious magazine Architizer. This recognition highlights the innovative design and exceptional quality of CUPACLAD. Even more significantly, we have won the […]

Inside Budapest city center history whispers through every cobblestone. The hallowed halls of 25 Andrássy Avenue dating from 1883 now pulsate with new life as the W Hotel Budapest. At the heart of this transformation lies the replacement of the roof, now embellished with our CUPA 12 natural slate roofing. This undertaking was pivotal for […]

Since at least 2014, the Victorian Gothic Church stood empty and neglected. Constructed in 1872 and classified as a Category C Listed building, its revival has been nothing short of remarkable. Today, this historic structure in Monifeth (Scotland) has been reborn as four exquisite luxury apartments, thanks in no small part to the pivotal role […]

The three roofers of the French roofing company ‘Ardesia Couverture’ visited our head office as part of the prize for winning our Best of the Best 2023 social media video contest. During the day, they visited the Las Arcas quarry, where the first production stage of CUPA 10 natural slate takes place, which is highly […]

Whether you’re considering building a new home or undergoing a renovation, the choice of roofing material goes beyond mere aesthetics. Here, we explain why natural slate is the best option for you. Features of slate roofs Features are the qualities inherent to a product simply by virtue of its existence. Why is natural slate the […]

Cape Cod 5, a regional bank with sites around Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and southeastern Massachusetts, wanted to design its 5,600-square-foot marquee site to reflect a blend of New England tradition and modern environmental efficiency. Located in a three-acre space surrounded by highways, the bank needed to prioritize public space and visual aesthetics. Because it […]