06/11/2015
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… […]
17/09/2015
The ‘Drum’ is a mansion located near the village of Dunning, a few miles south of Perth. The aim of Yeoman MCallister architects was to give this luxury home a new life, but following the previous building’s footprint. In fact, our natural slate CUPA Heavy 3 was selected for this roof replacement due to its […]
30/07/2015
CUPA HEAVY 3 has been chosen to cover Balhousie Castle roofs thanks to its natural strength and durable elegance. Balhousie Castle is located in Hay Street, Perth (Scotland), a few hundred meters north of the original medieval town. The castle standing today is a Baronial style mansion from 1862 thought its origins are said to […]
26/03/2015
The KP Golf Club has counted on the quality and natural properties of CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate to roof 14 high quality contemporary holiday lodges in Yorkshire (Pocklington, UK). CUPA 12, a dark grey slate with thin laminations and a smooth surface, has been used in order to get a long-lasting and beautiful roof. CUPA PIZARRAS […]
22/01/2015
Efficiency and durability are highly demanded in sustainable architecture. Natural materials such as natural slate provide long-life and energy-efficient buildings, with significant advantages according to the inhabitants wishes. A good example of this is Home for Life, the world’s first Active House, designed to produce more energy than it consumes, that used CUPACLAD system to create a rainscreen cladding in natural […]
09/01/2015
CUPA 98 natural slate is the most beautiful, longest lasting and durable roofing product for a family home in Livingstone (Dallas, USA). This dark grey slate with a riven surface, can last for more than a century, giving you a long lasting roof.
28/11/2014
Danish architects Vandkunsten have been inspired by the strength of CUPACLAD, a complete ventilated facade natural slate system, for the design of a new day care center in Ragnhildgade (Copenhagen). Over 1,000 square metres of CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate emphasize the original character of the building that accommodates 240 children. B. Nygaard Sørensen and Scandibyg A/S installed CUPA […]
17/11/2014
Vision Arkitekter has been inspired by the durability, ecology and beauty of CUPACLAD for the design of a family house in Aarhus, Denmark. Villa Risskov is a modern and functional project of CUPACLAD 101, a ventilated and invisible facade system with CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate. The unique facade of this building, located on the east coast of […]