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After more than two weeks of an intense voting process on our Instagram stories, we have the #CUPApizarrasFinals winner. The innovative Danish house Villa P has defeated the iconic Metrópolis building of Madrid in the final match. Since the beginning of the tournament, CUPA PIZARRAS followers made it clear that Villa P was one of […]

In CUPA PIZARRAS we have decided to do our bit to contribute to having better days during the isolation caused by coronavirus outbreak. If your most loved sport has been suspended until further notice, do not worry because we present #CUPApizarrasFinals, a tournament to choose your favorite project through voting on our Instagram. The rules […]

CUPACLAD natural slate rainscreen cladding system has an aluminium structure, which offers a lot of advantages over other structures used in this kind of profiles, like a wooden one for example. Using an aluminium structure in this cladding system combines the efficiencies that rainscreen cladding brings with the advantages of aluminium properties, an ideal solution for […]

We are thrilled to announce that CUPACLAD, our natural slate cladding system, continues to receive recognition around the globe for its strong performance. CUPACLAD is now a non-combustible material according to the Australian Standard 1530 Methods. CUPACLAD combines the efficiency of a rainscreen cladding with the superb properties of natural state, a material with with […]

Humboldt Park is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Chicago. At the Fairfield Avenue there is a house that has undergone a radical change to become one of the coolest buildings in the area. Following an ‘Adaptive Reuse’, the transformation gave it a second life and a new purpose. Originally, the property hosted a noisy […]

An iconic building has the ability to transform an entire city. Cultural constructions have become a showcase of progress, modernity and sophistication. For that reason, we increasingly see spectacular and innovative architectural designs used for museums, theaters or universities. There is a lot of diversity between the cultural icons of our time, but we have […]

The Milwaukee City Hall was finished in 1895. The bell tower was 108 meters high, at the time the second-tallest structure in the United States behind the Washington Monument. Since then, it has been the marketing symbol of the city until the construction of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Photo by James Steakley More than a […]

The gable roof has been used successfully in construction since the classic architecture of the Greek and Roman civilizations. It’s the first house the children learn to draw, almost by instinct, a clear sign that simplicity and efficiency last through the ages. Contemporary architecture still uses the gable roof, but usually with some stylistic and […]