ROOFING & CLADDING
CUPACLAD IS THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR STRIKING LEANING HOUSING BLOCK
cladding uses a single aluminium fixing system with selfdrilling screws designed to ensure an optimum cladding installation , while remaining invisible to the eye , to avoid impacting the overall design . The 7.65mm slate used is a robust and weatherproof roofing material , which has passed the British Board of Agrément ( BBA ) certificate for impact testing , ensuring that the slate has long-term durability and will remain watertight .
“ CUPACLAD is a modern and easy installation system . We chose the CUPACLAD 101 Logic as its design layout also reflects that of the brick base , without actually using brick ,” said Diana Kulacka , Project Architect from WHAT _ Architecture .
London-based architect , WHAT _ Architecture has specified CUPA PIZARRAS ’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic as the ideal rainscreen cladding system for a new and unusual housing block in Peckham . Crucial to this decision was the system ’ s ease of installation and its natural aesthetic , which helped the contemporary design to also complement the surrounding and traditional urban landscape .
Located on the corner of Costa Street , the project is part of a wider scheme to regenerate the Peckham area . The unusual housing block has been designed to look as if it is falling . It is constructed with a cross laminated timber interior superstructure , while the form of the upper half of the building is a leaning mansard , angled towards the adjoining garden at a 72-degree angle – creating a truly striking aesthetic .
WHAT _ Architecture looked at a variety of materials during the planning process , before selecting natural slate . A completely natural material , slate provided imperfections and rough edges , which suited the desired aesthetic for the housing block . In addition , the slate helped to reflect the character of the surrounding , more traditional buildings .
Antony Hoete , Director of WHAT _ Architecture commented : “ We have used slate here to do things that brick just could not do . The brick components of the building weigh about 150 kg per square meter , whereas the slate comes in at just under 30 kg per square meter . By using lightweight slate , we have been able to create the leaning effect we desired with an incredibly robust building material .
Terry Collins , Specification Manager at CUPA PIZARRAS commented : “ When approached to help find a solution for Costa Street , we started by undertaking a site visit and survey to ensure we would absolutely understand the architectural vision and how to make it a working reality with slate .
“ It ’ s incredibly important to us to have a close and collaborative process , as this helps to ensure the finished project is exactly as desired . Helping us to achieve this is our London showroom , which is a valuable space where architects can view the materials and talk to our experienced team .”
Quarried from CUPA PIZARRAS ’ own quarry in northern Spain , the slate used on CUPA PIZARRAS ’ CUPACLAD systems requires no chemicals or heating involved in its extraction making it a sustainable material choice as well which , combined with the modern aluminium cladding system , is capable of redefining the aesthetics of façades .
Taylor Maxwell is now the exclusive UK distribution partner for CUPACLAD . When specifying this innovative cladding solution , you will not only have the support of Natural Slate experts but also from a team with over 60 years ’ experience in supplying external façade solutions to the UK construction industry ..
. For more information on CUPACLAD natural slate , please visit www . cupapizarras . com / uk / rainscreen-cladding /.
“ Furthermore , the metal-bracketed CUPACLAD system allowed us to hide the services behind the cladding and also reinforced our idea of connecting the contemporary with the traditional .”
CUPA PIZARRAS ’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic slate rainscreen
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