SLATE INSPIRATION
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Slate Inspiration

The architect of the future will rely on the imitation of nature, because it is the most rational, durable and economical of all methods. L’architecte du futur s’appuiera sur l’imitation de la nature, parce que c’est la forme la plus rationnelle, la plus durable et la plus économique de toutes les méthodes. El arquitecto del futuro se basará en la imitación de la naturaleza, porque es la forma más racional, duradera y económica de todos los métodos.

NATURAL SLATE PIZARRA NATURAL Each slate is unique. No other artificial alternatives could compare with a product which has been molded by nature for over 500 million years. With a durability of over 100 years, natural slate is the most resistant material used for roofing. Unlike the artificial products, the colour and the properties of slate stay, unalterable, through time with no need of maintenance. By being 100% natural, slate is the roofing material with less environmental impact. Each slate is handcrafted by our skilled splitting craftsmen with no chemical products or additional...

THE SUSTAINABLE FACADE CUPACLAD® cladding systems, composed by 100% natural slate, allow the construction of modern, efficient and sustainable ventilated facades. A life cycle analysis, which examines the whole environmental impact of a product, highlights CUPACLAD® as a truly sustainable cladding system, due to the use of natural slate instead of prefabricated products. Sustainable construction is essential to reduce the environmental footprint and to protect the planet. CUPACLAD has been developed by CUPA PIZARRAS, a carbon neutral company. LA FAÇADE DURABLE Les systèmes CUPACLAD®,...

Developed with the support of Danish architects and installers, the new CUPACLAD® systems revolutionize the traditional natural slate fapade installation methods. CUPACLAD® is a sustainable and competitive solution that uses high durability tectonic natural slates, new fixing systems, and takes full advantage of the efficiency of ventilated fapades. The success in Denmark, and its quick implementation in the rest of Europe, confirms that CUPACLAD® opens a new world of possibilities for design in natural slate. Information about our systems in www.cupaclad.com Eco friendly Efficiency of...

Modern architecture does not mean the use of new materials, but the use of existing materials in a more humane way. Architecture moderne ne signifie pas l’utilisation de nouveaux matériaux, mais l’utilisation des matériaux existants d’une manière plus humaine. La arquitectura moderna no significa el uso de nuevos materiales, sino utilizar los materiales existentes de una forma más humana. Alvar Aalto

ECDM Architectes Paris (France) The Binet building is an innovative, creative and modern building designed with natural slate. A 4-star hotel, a restaurant, several meeting rooms, a headquarters and a rooftop bar are all located within this impressive building covered in natural slate using CUPACLAD® 101 RANDOM. This modern building has been designed by the architecture studio ECDM Architectes. Located in the heart of the 18th district of Paris, next to the Porte de Montmartre, it offers an amazing view of the Sacré-Cœur. This building is part of an urban renewal project, initiated by Paris...

L’ensemble mixte Binet se démarque avec son design créatif et moderne en ardoise naturelle. Un hôtel 4 étoiles, un restaurant, des salles de réunion, un siège social et un bar en roof-top cohabitent au sein de cet établissement enveloppé d’ardoise avec CUPACLAD® 101 RANDOM. Ce bâtiment aux lignes élancées a été conçu par le cabinet d’architecture ECDM Architectes. Situé au cœur du XVIIIème arrondissement de Paris, tout près de la Porte de Montmartre, il surplombe le boulevard périphérique tout en offrant une vue imprenable sur le Sacré Cœur. Ce projet architectural d’envergure fait partie...

HCUPACLAD Vision Arkitekter

Peckham is a trendy district of south London undergoing a transformation process that includes some contemporary renovation housing projects. One of the most striking operations was carried on this housing block, which has turned into a landmark at the corner of Costa Street. The appealing building is clearly divided in two: the lower half finished in brick, a traditional touch integrating into the urban landscape, and the upper half natural slate for a striking finale. The top half was designed as a contemporary mansard, to create the illusion that it is falling. To make this innovative...

Peckham devient le quartier branché de Londres grâce à un ambitieux projet de rénovation urbaine incluant la transformation de nombreux bâtiments. L’une des opérations les plus audacieuses, au beau milieu d’un carrefour représente déjà un point de référence au sein de Costa Street. Cette étonnante construction se répartie en deux parties. Les deux niveaux inférieurs, en brique, s’inscrivent dans la pure tradition londonienne. Les deux niveaux supérieurs sont bardés en ardoise, telle une mansarde contemporaine dont les lignes obliques créent une illusion saisissante. Pour développer ce...

Neufchateau (Belgique)

Patriquin Architects North Haven, Connecticut (USA) One of the most environmentally friendly schools of the United States is located in North Haven, Connecticut. Around 70 children are fortunate enough to learn every day whilst being surrounded by this impressive environment. All the materials employed in the construction are ecologically responsible and highly functional. In order to comply with the guidelines, our CUPACLAD 101 Logic system was specified to clad the six structures that make up the school. Therefore, slate is the main feature. It lends its name to the school and, more...