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We can finally reveal the big surprise of Best of the Best 2026. We already knew that the winner would be travelling to Madrid to watch a match at the Santiago Bernabéu, but we kept one small detail under wraps: it will be Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona. This year’s winner will be there to […]

Scotland’s whisky distilleries have evolved over generations, creating distinctive estates where historic buildings sit alongside new additions, all while facing some of the country’s most demanding weather conditions. That combination of heritage, architecture and climate makes the choice of roofing materials particularly important. At three of Scotland’s best-known distilleries — The Dalmore, Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich […]

The second half of 2026 is well underway, but there are still plenty of projects to look forward to. Over the past few months, we’ve been following the progress of projects across Europe where natural slate is already beginning to reveal its role in the finished design. Historic landmarks, distinctive buildings and private homes all […]

Creating a contemporary building in a historic setting is never straightforward. For Aim Up, a UK charity supporting adults with disabilities and additional needs, the challenge was even greater: designing a welcoming new activity hub that respected its surroundings while establishing an identity of its own. CUPACLAD Design Honeycomb proved to be the perfect solution. […]

The Garden Room, an award-winning project clad with CUPACLAD natural slate, will be featured on an upcoming episode of America ByDesign, the television series that showcases architecture, innovation and design across the United States. Designed by Adriana Perrone Architect in St. Louis, Missouri, the project demonstrates how natural materials can help shape distinctive contemporary architecture […]

Australia’s residential landscape is defined by contrast: urban environments shaped by proximity to nature, where light, water, and materiality play a central role in design. In this context, high-end homes demand careful decisions, where every detail carries weight. In high-end residential projects, expectations are high and margins for error are limited. For developers such as […]

When historic buildings are given a new purpose, the roof often becomes the first and most critical test. It must protect what has stood for generations, while supporting what the building is about to become. At Maree Farring, a 150-year-old church in Baltimore, Maryland, that challenge was especially clear. The building was being transformed into […]

Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, a Grade B-listed Victorian landmark, has undergone a major re-roofing programme as part of the Royal Meadows redevelopment. Our HEAVY 3 natural slate was specified as the closest match to the original Westmorland roof, meeting both structural and heritage planning requirements and securing Best Use of Slate for […]