Rainscreen cladding

An extension by Richmond based architects practice WR-AP revitalises an early 20th century ‘Arts and Crafts’ style cottage, marrying traditional design with sleek modern architecture to create a light filled living space that remains sympathetic to the charm of the property’s original features.  Caption Caption The intention was to renovate the existing cottage to a high standard, whilst retaining its character and the best of the original attributes, along with the addition of a new double storey living space. The extension strives to compliment the cottage through the use of traditional building techniques along with “The deliberate use of exposed raw materials such as concrete, brick, timber and co... More

The University of Southern Indiana chose Arriscraft’s ARRIS-clip (thin-clad) Rainscreen Stone as they envisioned a modern facility that acknowledged and honored the older stone buildings on campus and also set a new course for the school moving into the future.   According to Cannon Design:  this pivotal project for the University of Southern Indiana expanded and renovated the Physical Activities Center (PAC) to create a new building that serves as a campus icon, enhances student and student-athlete recruitment and bolsters athletics and associated academics programs   The building design employs light, geometry and texture to unite the surrounding campus areas and connect the building to key pedestrian paths. The p... More

This is how Scadinavian design looks like. This family home is a perfect combination of energy efficiency, sustainability, comfort and design. Developped by Novaform Arkitekterne, the “future house” combines natural materials to get the highest efficiency. The natural slate rainscreen cladding system named CUPACLAD® has an extremely low heat transfer coefficient, and in combination with an insulation layer, means less heat loss overall from the structure. CUPACLAD® solutions are lightweight, easy to install and they help to create a modern building appearance. In new constructions and in renovation works, CUPACLAD® slate cladding systems can be adapted to every architectural design. The use of highly durable tectonic slate, new fixing s... More

CUPACLAD® 201 was the perfect cladding system for this contemporary residential complex. These innovative ventilated façade systems create a modern look to these buildings while offering a sustainable cladding solution. STYLE AN INNOVATION FOR A DANISH RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX These apartment buildings are located in Fredericia, in the eastern part of Denmark. In order to get a unique character but also a durable building, the façades of these modern dwellings were covered with the natural slate rainscreen cladding systems CUPACLAD®. For this project, the architects chose CUPACLAD® 201, identified by the use of stainless steel visible fixings. The contrast between natural slate and steel gives this cladding an exclusive contemporary... More