Overview

CUPACLAD 101 Logic natural slate rainscreen cladding was used on a contemporary housing renovation project on Costa St in Peckham, a trendy district of south London.

The building is divided in two: the lower half finished in brick, a traditional touch integrating into the urban landscape; the upper half natural slate. The top half was designed as a contemporary mansard to create the illusion that it is falling.

Advantages of CUPACLAD 101 Logic

CUPACLAD 101 Logic natural slate rainscreen cladding matched with the technical requirements and the building's elegant appearance.

“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 40 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”, explains Antony Hoete, Director of WHAT_Architecture.

The efficiency of the ventilated façade was a key element that influenced the decision. “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 engineers have designed the system to ensure a smooth installation without needing specialised skills. “CUPACLAD is a modern and easy-to-install system. We chose the CUPACLAD 101 Logic as its design layout also reflects that of the brick base, without actually using brick,” says Diana Kulacka, Project Architect from WHAT_Architecture.

The natural slate used in the CUPACLAD systems has been carefully selected to meet all the technical requirements to ensure an exceptional performance.

CUPACLAD Logic offers a traditional material on a modern frame. The rainscreen cladding was fixed using an aluminium system, which requires almost no maintenance and reduces installation time.

Once installed, CUPACLAD is extremely resistant to structural movements and it is prepared to resist the most extreme weather, as has been proven over the numerous certifications achieved, such as BBA or CSTB.

Comments from CUPA PIZARRAS

“When approached to help find a solution for Costa Street, we started by undertaking a site visit and survey to ensure we absolutely understood the architect’s vision and how to make it a working reality with slate”, expounds Terry Collins, Specification Manager at CUPA PIZARRAS.

“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 Display at the Building Centre, which is a valuable space where architects can view the materials and talk to our experienced team”, claims Terry.

Distribution

CUPACLAD is distributed in the UK exclusively by Taylor Maxwell. “Adding CUPACLAD to our range is a great opportunity for us to provide our customers with a natural and sustainable façade option for their projects”, Robbie Thompson, Marketing & Business Development Director.