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The city of Pléneuf Val André, located in Brittany (France), is a natural spa, where sea lovers can enjoy some of the best beaches in northern France. Located in the paradisiacal site is this detached house, which stands out for its balanced and bright image and for the efficiency of its facade and roof. Laure […]

This ventilated facade concept combines natural slates with other materials like wood, metal, or coloured ceramic. The result is an original design that overlaps hexagons to evoke a feeling of fluid strength. CUPACLAD Design SHIELD uses 60×26 cm isosceles trapezoids installed with visible stainless flat headed screws, specially designed for natural slate by our R&D […]

Present in the roof and, in the facade thanks to CUPACLAD®, CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate is a key factor in this innovative project. The architect emphasizes the features of slate and explains why it was chosen for these buildings located in Trélazé (France). Pierre de Coquereaumont Why choose natural slate in The Quantinière residence roof? […]

Natural slate has the leading role in this residence located in Trélazé (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. […]

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: Ascent This design is […]

Villa P represents a great step forward on the use of natural slate in the latest sustainable architectural trends! A brand-new project in Denmark, completed in 2016 and featuring a CUPA PIZARRAS’ natural slate roof and our rainscreen cladding systems in natural slate CUPACLAD®.  EXCLUSIVE DESIGN INSPIRED BY NATURE N+P Architecture have designed a beautiful […]

A “visionary” dwelling has been built: the Split House. Fragmented naturally by its surface with a clearly defined visible side facing other houses of the neighborhood, but keeping a “private” side open to the natural environment. Its final look is striking. Find here all the details of this project… Near Pett (UK) this private hilltop […]

This project is inspired by natural materials to blend in with the surrounding environment: natural slate, stone, wood … A sustainable dwelling at the forefront of architecture! Find out all the details of this unique home. FLOATING AMONGST TREES This innovative project developed by Sustainable Energy & Housing is located near Bilbao (Spain) and has […]