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This contemporary residence in Bethesda (Maryland) draws the eye with its striking geometry and thoughtful design. Its façade combines a rich mix of materials, shapes, and colors, where natural slate brings texture, depth, and timeless elegance, completing a home that is both modern and effortlessly beautiful. Our CUPACLAD 101 Random was chosen for its playful […]

The 2nd Avenue Rowhomes project in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a testament to innovative design and cost-effective construction, with Shyft Collective leading the charge. Originally specified with painter’s brick, intended to be painted black or dark charcoal, the project team opted for CUPACLAD, a natural slate rainscreen cladding system, which resulted in significant savings on […]

Leland House is the latest project by 2Life Communities, designed to provide affordable housing for adults over 62 near the Waltham Library. More than just a place to live, it fosters a warm and welcoming community. To bring this vision to life, CUPACLAD was chosen for the façade, perfectly meeting the project’s aesthetic and performance […]

Webster Five, a local bank with a 150-year legacy of community support and fiscal strength, has relocated its headquarters to a newly designed facility at 35 Millbury Street in Auburn, a town located in Worcester County (Massachusetts). This project reflects a seamless blend of heritage, innovation, and sustainability. The Massachusetts bank’s project of reuniting its […]

UNC Health Blue Ridge, a comprehensive healthcare system in North Carolina’s rural Mountain Region, nearly doubled the size of its hospital by expanding its Morganton campus with a 220,560-square-foot tower addition. The $118 million project contains a new Emergency Department, critical care units, a rooftop helipad and three empty floors for future expansion. Working with […]

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, a husband-and-wife design and build team, have purchased a home in Savannah, Georgia, which will serve as their new vacation home. As hosts of the TV show ‘100 Day Dream Home’, they decided to focus on the renovation of the townhome in an episode of their new season. The episode released […]

Located just south of Norwich, Poringland derives its name from the local soil conditions that posed challenges for early settlers—the term “Poor spring land” reflecting its historically difficult terrain. Despite this, modern ingenuity has found its way into the heart of the village through the thoughtful renovation efforts of Scott Youngson. Residing in his cosy […]

As part of the refurbishment and extension of the Padstow Harbour Hotel, 10 new homes were built on a section of the land surrounding the hotel. These include two stand-alone properties and a block of eight luxury apartments. Located in the Padstow Conservation Area, it was essential that the design and materials of the new […]