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This unique soccer arena, located outside Budapest, was named after Hungary’s soccer legend Ferenc Puskás, who was nicknamed “Pancho” at Real Madrid. The stadium, which has a capacity of 3,500, was designed by acknowledged Hungarian architect Imre Makovetz (1935-2011) who is known as one of the most prominent proponents of organic architecture ( a movement grown in the […]

Have you ever heard about the importance of the handcrafters in the natural slate production process? It is a dual process, combining the highest technology with the traditional know-how by our skilled handcrafters. To learn more about this career, we talked to Ruben Garcia Gonzalez, a splitter of Las Arcas 2 (located in San Pedro […]

This family home located in Asturias (Spain) is being built under the passive house certification and its roof and façade will be covered with our natural slate! NATURAL SLATE: THE BEST SOLUTION FOR A PASSIVE HOUSE This house in Cadavedo, Asturias, has been designed under the standards of Passivhaus certification. The architectural studio Duque y […]

Have you ever considered a roof solar installation? Whether you are trying to reduce your energy bills or aiming to have an eco-friendly home, the solar thermal power is a great solution for you! Solar thermal technology uses the sun’s energy, rather than fossil fuels, to generate low-cost, environmentally friendly thermal energy. This energy is […]

This family home stands out for its asymmetrical lines and the combination of different materials. This house is located in Les Vallées, in France, and its design take advantage of the contrasts to give it a contemporary twist. A DECK WITH A UNIQUE PERSONALITY This CUPA PIZARRAS natural slate roof, far from looking like a […]

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

A ventilated cladding system is considered to be the most effective solution for thermal insulation: it generates constant air ventilation through the rear of the panel and prevents accumulation of moisture. It is made up of a load-bearing wall, an insulating layer and a coating material fixed to the building, creating an air chamber. CUPACLAD® […]

Thanks to its natural properties, slate is one of the most versatile products used for roofing and cladding . But besides its durability and sophisticated style, a life cycle analysis highlights natural slate as the ideal material for the new trends in sustainable architecture. A MATERIAL IN A PERMANENT ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCE Slate is a 100% […]