06/03/2018
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 […]
01/03/2018
Many outstanding buildings all around the world are covered in natural slate, a material synonym of durability and efficiency. Madrid, capital of Spain, is no exception, with many of its landmarks covered in natural slate. This city, one of the largest in Europe, hosts a wide range of monuments, temples and palaces which show different […]
26/02/2018
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 […]
08/02/2018
Natural slate has the leading role in this residence located in TrĂ©lazĂ© (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. […]
30/01/2018
CUPA PIZARRAS has had the privilege of participating in Tail Mill, the exclusive housing development refurbishment in Somerset, which combines mill properties and innovative roof designs. The quality of CUPA PIZARRAS product and its stunning appearance, were main factors in helping the company to guarantee the specification for this important project for developer Zero C, specialized developers […]
15/01/2018
The CUPA PIZARRAS R&D team focuses in developing new solutions in natural slate. CUPACLAD Design is the result of their work, a group of ever growing concepts which show the boundless possibilities of natural slate rainscreen cladding systems. The best way to cover and isolate facades, now offers us a new concept:Â Ascent. This design is […]
12/01/2018
The roof is an essential part of any house, and choosing the best option is very important. The advantages of natural slate in pitched roof are numerous, due to slate being a building material with unmatched technical features, durability and maintenance. Often associated to tradition, the truth is pitched roofs last far longer and require […]
10/01/2018
Modular houses are no longer just a concept, but an increasingly common architectural solution. This house in Asturias is the best example of how natural slate and new design trends can combine to create truly unique projects. The Montaña House project is located in a rural area of ValdĂ©s, closed to Luarca (Asturias). It is […]