Designed to replace a seaside bungalow surrounded by cliffs, two-storey Bayview in Aberystwyth has a low-slung form, a self-effacing aesthetic - and a very robust spec

Cupa Pizarras' Cupaclad 101 Logic natural slate cladding has been installed as part of a striking new-build project in Aberystwyth, Wales.

When the owners bought the site it came with a 1930s bungalow that turned out to be in poor building condition. They approached Arwyn George from architects George + Tomos to come up with a new-build design to replace it.

The result is Bayview, a two-storey house with an upside-down floorplan that brings the living spaces up to the first floor to maximise views and light levels. 

Natural slate cladding was chosen to complement the coastal surroundings and provide resistance to harsh weather conditions. 

'Exposure to high winds meant selecting something with appropriate durability,' explains George. 'The Cupaclad system also allows the new home to blend into the cliff.'

Important for the clients was the way the product references some of the local vernacular architecture, which also utilises natural slate. 

'Arwyn was able to shape the building to fit within the outlines of the surrounding hills,' say the homeowners. 'We were concerned that some of the slates would be lost in recent strong winds, but the cladding remained completely intact.'

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For more information and technical support, visit cupapizarras.com/cupaclad

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