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Haut Pays Bigouden, in French Brittany, currently has 10 municipalities and almost 18,000 inhabitants. In 2015, the community decided to expand its facilities and gather its administrative services in one place: Pouldreuzic. Here the architect Pierre Brulé, with marked humanistic and environmental values, proposed a bold solution to lead this project: an expansion and restructuring […]

Stäfa is a small town located in the canton of Zurich, near the Zurich Lake. Placed within this beautiful natural site is Skyfall. This 3 tier project is situated on a hill offering spectacular views of the natural surroundings. Skyfall is 305 m2 in size and consists of 3 individual one level apartments. The apartments […]

Located in Crach, in the French region of Britanny, this 164 m2 modern project, with a winter garden, was designed for being the habitual residence of a couple and hosting guests. It stands out for its location and the comfort provided during all the year. To integrate the project into the natural environment, a heritage […]

The city of Pléneuf Val André, located in Brittany (France), is a natural spa, where sea lovers can enjoy some of the best beaches in northern France. Located in the paradisiacal site is this detached house, which stands out for its balanced and bright image and for the efficiency of its facade and roof. Laure […]

Suited to the harsh weather conditions of the Scottish Highlands, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 roofing slate has been used on two interesting rural housing developments – one backing on to a safari park, the other within a stone’s throw from Rob Roy’s resting place. Third generation building contractor, WS Dunsire, has used 6,400 m2 Heavy […]

Founded in 2007, the Scottish Home Awards aims to recognise excellence in the Scottish housebuilding industry. We are very proud to be supporting them this year by sponsoring The House of the Year category. CUPA PIZARRAS a world leader in natural slate, is very proud to be involved in Scotland’s largest independent awards programme for […]

Located between 650 and 750 metres above sea level, the village of Bilhères en Ossau (France) dominates the surrounding landscape. The area has seen an influx of residents from other towns, keen to build modern houses that can make the most of the breathtakingly beautiful views of the nearby valley and mountains. This bioclimatic house is […]

Scottish homebuilder David Byson designs homes for those that want a brick-and-mortar legacy that will last for generations to come. The roof plays a crucial role as first line of defence against the environment, and no other roofing product matches the durability and resistance of natural slate. Having purchased a dilapidated farm building along with […]