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Choosing a CUPA PIZARRAS product means opting for peace of mind. Our quality systems go beyond international standards, based on decades of slate production experience. Unlike other brands, at CUPA PIZARRAS we extract our natural slate from our own 20 quarries and manufacture them in our 24 transformation units. The control of the whole production […]

This building, located in one of the most emblematic areas of Madrid, is about to become a reference childcare center that will use renewable energy. A kindergarten that saves energy Located in 15 Doctor Arce Street, in Madrid, the building is being renovated in order to become an innovative kindergarten including major energy improvements and […]

CUPA PIZARRAS has always stood out because of its marked vocation for innovation and its commitment to sustainability. Thus CUPACLAD was born: one of the most ecological solutions in the market. What is a rainscreen cladding system? The rainscreen cladding system is the most effective constructive building envelope. The combination of a ventilated system together with […]

Natural slate harmonises perfectly with modern architecture. Its durability and beauty make this traditional building material the perfect choice for any cutting-edge design. 

CUPA HEAVY 3 was the perfect choice for Portavadie Marina, one of the UK’s most contemporary marinas located in Loch Fyne (Argyll, Scotland). The best quality slate for a unique place Just a few miles to the north of the Isle of Arran, Portavadie Marina has become an exclusive vacation spot, handily positioned amidst the beautiful cruising grounds of Loch […]

CUPA PIZARRAS has developped a fixing guide in order to help natural slate roofers. There are two methods of fixing natural roofing slates: nailing and hook fixing. Fixing with nails Slates can be supplied preholed. However, if on-site holing is undertaken, the following methods should be used. Holing (centre fixing) Hole from the bed of the slate […]

The quality and beauty of CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate has led Kant Arkitekter to select it for Tandrupkollegiet, a modern youth housing located on Vanløse (Denmark). The use of CUPACLAD, our complete rainscreen cladding system in natural slate, adds a touch of urban design to this project, carried out between 2009 and 2012. A sustainable cladding solution […]

CUPA PIZARRAS slate was selected to cover the roofs of one of the main academic institutions in Denmark offering education in acting, directing, dance and choreography. The Danish National School of performing Arts (Statens Scenekunstskole) is located in Copenhagen and since 1968, it has been involved in the tuition of actors, dancers, choreographers and directors… […]