05/10/2018
When Shauna Cameron Architect required a product that could replicate the aesthetics of Scottish slate for the Atlantic Islands Centre, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 roofing slate was the ideal solution. Located in Cullipool on the Isle of Luing, Scotland, the Atlantic Islands Centre sits on the periphery of an old quarry pond on the site […]
10/09/2018
When building planning requested the use of natural slate for the roofing of Lansdowne House, a large contemporary property in Cambridge, CUPA 12 slate, which is both cost-effective and met the required finish, proved the perfect product for the job. Homeowners Tim and Moira Ewbank had looked into using Welsh slate for this sophisticated new-build […]
07/09/2018
Its zigzag shape evokes the movement of the waves of the sea, giving the facade a feeling of great dynamism and originality. CUPACLAD Design WAVE uses a 40x25cm rhomboid, achieving an ideal design for horizontal buildings such as, convention palaces, museums, concert halls, etc. Here, the fixation used is visible stainless flat headed screws, specifically […]
31/07/2018
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 BrulĂ©, with marked humanistic and environmental values, proposed a bold solution to lead this project: an expansion and restructuring […]
27/07/2018
The rustic style is fashionable. It is present in projects of all kinds, throughout the world, conferring a unique identity but always preserving the charm of traditional architecture. In this architectural trend, natural materials, such as natural slate, stone or wood, are the real protagonists, generating a home environment of great serenity. Rustic houses usually […]
20/07/2018
Summer is coming and with it, many of us decided to renovate the appearance of our homes, either by changing their image or taking measures to effectively isolate it from the outside temperatures, sometimes so high in the summertime. Therefore, if you do not want to waste your money on air conditioning, these tips can […]
02/07/2018
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 […]
26/06/2018
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 […]