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When choosing your style of roof, the first thing you may think about is aesthetics. While this is important, it is also vital to consider efficiency, lifespan and durability. In fact, the roof represents the primary protective barrier of a building against inclement weather. If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of a good roof […]

We have installed a range of CUPACLAD rainscreen cladding on the Cambridge Country Club building, in Cambridgeshire. Not only did this meet the requirements the club had to maintain its attractive façade, but it was also a chance to create a stunning showcase, allowing architects based in East Anglia the chance to see a range […]

Parkstone stands as an elegant Edwardian dwelling transformed into five apartments. Steeped in history, the property’s proximity to the site where British battalions mustered during the First World War adds a unique and compelling narrative to its distinguished character. In orchestrating the meticulous refurbishment of Parkstone, a paramount consideration was to seamlessly blend contemporary luxury […]

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully renewed our EcoVadis Gold Medal. Ecovadis is the world’s leading sustainability business rating, this further strengthens our leadership in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, through the improvement measures applied over the past twelve months. At CUPA PIZARRAS, as part of CUPA GROUP, we actively contributed to […]

A mansard is a type of roof, easily identifiable by its two slopes at different angles that allows for better use of the interior space. It is said that was named by François Mansart but…was this French architect the true inventor of the design? In 1546, almost half a century before Mansart’s birth, Pierre Lescot […]

This secret gem can be found on the waterside of Strandvejen, in the heart of the finest area of Hellerup (Denmark). Once home to a wartime diamond merchant, historic treasures echo within these walls. The house holds another tale – during the war, a hidden room in the tower served as refuge for Jewish individuals. […]

Architect Jon Moorhouse and his wife purchased a 1980s derelict bungalow in Tarporley, Cheshire with aspirations to keep the original eco-friendly design but bring it into the 21st century to create an almost zero-carbon home. Throughout the project, emphasis was placed on sourcing the highest quality materials that would blend in with the surrounding rural […]

Congratulations to the roofing company Ardesia Couverture who has been crowned as the best installers of the year. Their exceptional skills with natural slate have secured them the title of the first French champion of the Best of the Best, as decided by our followers’ votes. In an exciting final, Ardesia Couverture has defeated the […]