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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 […]

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 […]

Architect Jon Moorhouse and his wife purchased a 1980s derelict bungalow in Tarporley, Cheshire with aspirations to keep the original eco-friendly design but bring it into the 21st century to create an almost zero-carbon home. Throughout the project, emphasis was placed on sourcing the highest quality materials that would blend in with the surrounding rural […]

We have launched a permanent stand at the Material Source Studio creative hub in Manchester, providing architects and designers with the opportunity to learn about our CUPACLAD rainscreen cladding system. The central Manchester venue is a hub for design professionals that allows them to explore a breadth of different materials in addition to lights, furniture, […]