28/03/2017
When talking about Nordic design, the little details make the difference. That is exactly what this Danish family wanted to achieve a sustainable but bright, elegant but with the highest energy efficiency home. And the result was this “Future House“, a simple and multifunctional house designed by the Danish architects Novaform Arkitekterne. A NATURAL AND […]
16/03/2017
Our second proposal of CUPACLAD Design stakes in diagonal lines. Find out a new style from an innovative perspective! A BRAND NEW DESIGN TO DRAW EVERYONE’S ATTENTION Contemporary architecture is based on the simplification of shapes: a return to simplicity, but with a dynamic touch. And that was the main inspiration for this design: a […]
08/03/2017
Lough Erne Resort in Fermanagh has just kicked off its 10th anniversary year! And CUPA PIZARRAS’ is really proud to be part of it. Our Heavy 3 natural slate was used exclusively throughout the golf complex! AN OUTSTANDING PROJECT Lough Erne is a prestigious golf resort development in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, opened in September 2007. […]
07/02/2017
Rainscreen cladding is a system that has become one of the most efficient solution for construction envelope purposes. It provides numerous advantages in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation problems. The rainscreen cladding system consists of a load bearing wall, a layer of insulation and a covering material fixed to […]
06/02/2017
Did you know one of the big six energy providers in the UK has just announced it will raise standard tariff electricity prices by 15% from 16 March, and gas prices by 4.8%? (You can read the full story at The Guardian). With the latest solutions in solar panels, and the energy prices constantly increasing, […]
01/02/2017
When building a roof for your home, a pitched roof is a common option, especially in climates that see a lot of rain throughout the year. But how can we change the classical notion of sloped roofs to help them earn a place in leading-edge architecture? These 10 examples will show you why pitched roofs are […]
19/01/2017
it is one of the most representative places of Madrid, but this Renaissance-style building hides some secrets that many of us did not know until today. Do you want to uncover them all? 6 interesting things you did not know about the Metrópolis Building It took 4 years to build it, from 1907 to 1911. […]
16/01/2017
If there is one thing that characterizes Scotland and touches all its visitors, that is its natural surroundings and historical buildings, which still retain their original charm. So, as the world leader in natural slate, we are proud that our slates have been chosen to renovate one of these heritage buildings: the Renfrew Town Hall […]