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A specialist roofing contractor, covering the new-build and private residential markets, has used a selection of CUPA 12 slates from CUPA PIZARRAS to complete the roof of a distinctive circular property in Cambridgeshire. Lander & Linsey Roofing spent six weeks on site at the home near Newton, working with local builder Offord & Camp, to […]

Albert Londres was not just any journalist, he was one of the founders of investigative journalism. An inveterate traveler and intrepid reporter, this man fought with all his might to uncover and denounce the injustices of his time. His tragic death occurred in 1932, during the fire and sinking of the ship George Philippar, in […]

Photo by Ross Campbell  Iona is a small island in Scotland, full of life and breathtaking landscapes. This remote territory, with only 125 inhabitants, houses places full of history such as the Abbey of Iona. Founded in 563, it is well known as “The cradle of Christianity” in Scotland. The Glebe is the islands latest residential […]

Fun is guaranteed in Puy du Fou, one of the best rated amusement parks in the world, where visitors experience a journey through time. This famous park, which opened its doors in 1977 and was voted “Best Theme Park in the World” in 2012 and 2014, continues to reinvent itself year after year and does […]

Scotland, land of green fields, steep mountains, historic castles and legendary lakes houses dream places such as Blairlogie, a quiet village of only 58 inhabitants located close to Dumyat Mountain. This bucolic area has just renewed its image with our natural slate through the Powis Mains Farm project. This renovation development has removed some old […]

Antwerp’s zoo, the oldest in Belgium and one of the oldest animal parks in the world, features our CUPA 4 natural slate in its 2100 square metre roofing refurbishment. Antwerp, the second-most populated city in Belgium, specially known by its diamond industry and important port, houses this famous zoo since more than 170 years. Founded […]

Chertsey, a small medieval town in the south-east of England, has recently renewed its appearance thanks to CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate. The result: Upper Longcross, a delightful neighborhood that stands out for its elegance and own style. CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate has the leading role in this refined project, called Upper Longcross, that is part […]

Natural slate has the leading role in this residence located in Trélazé (France), very close to Angers, Unesco Heritage City. Its composition perfectly combines energy efficiency and design. DCL architecture study has chosen CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate for its roof and the CUPACLAD® natural slate cladding system for the facades due to its inimitable properties. […]