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Slate cladding panels are the perfect solution for both exterior and interior walls. The natural properties of this outstanding material make them one of the best cladding systems in the market. Contemporary architects consider natural slate cladding an optimal material for building. Thanks to its high performance, its low maintenance and durability, slate tiles have […]

This building, located in one of the most emblematic areas of Madrid, is about to become a reference childcare center that will use renewable energy. A KINDERGARTEN THAT SAVES ENERGY Located in 15 Doctor Arce Street, in Madrid, the building is being renovated in order to become an innovative kindergarten including major energy improvements and […]

CUPA PIZARRAS has always stood out because of its marked vocation for innovation and its commitment to sustainability. Thus CUPACLAD® was born: one of the most ecological solutions in the market. WHAT IS A RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEM? The rainscreen cladding system is the most effective constructive building envelope. The combination of a ventilated system together […]

Natural slate harmonises perfectly with modern architecture. Its durability and beauty make this traditional building material the perfect choice for any cutting-edge design. 

The quality and beauty of CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate has led Kant Arkitekter to select it for Tandrupkollegiet, a modern youth housing located on Vanløse (Denmark). The use of CUPACLAD®, our complete rainscreen cladding system in natural slate, adds a touch of urban design to this project, carried out between 2009 and 2012. A SUSTAINABLE CLADDING SOLUTION […]

CUPA PIZARRAS slate was selected to cover the roofs of one of the main academic institutions in Denmark offering education in acting, directing, dance and choreography. The Danish National School of performing Arts (Statens Scenekunstskole) is located in Copenhagen and since 1968, it has been involved in the tuition of actors, dancers, choreographers and directors… […]

A ventilated cladding system is considered to be the most effective solution for thermal insulation: it generates constant air ventilation through the rear of the panel and prevents accumulation of moisture. It is made up of a load-bearing wall, an insulating layer and a coating material fixed to the building, creating an air chamber. CUPACLAD® […]

Thanks to its natural properties, slate is one of the most versatile products used for roofing and cladding . But besides its durability and sophisticated style, a life cycle analysis highlights natural slate as the ideal material for the new trends in sustainable architecture. A MATERIAL IN A PERMANENT ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCE Slate is a 100% […]