CUPA
PIZARRAS’ versatile Heavy 3 natural slate has been specified to deliver a
traditional aesthetic to a unique contemporary residential property in the
Bearsden conservation area.
Located in
the Glasgow suburb of Bearsden, the Gables is a bespoke, detached five-bedroom
family home that features extensive use of glazing and a modern open layout to
achieve a light and flexible space that maximises views of the garden.
The
exterior of the property has been designed to complement the surrounding area
and makes use of traditional materials in a selected colour palette. The walls
of the ground floor feature textured cream masonry and provide a striking
contrast to the natural slate used on both the roof and the façade of the upper
floor.
The owners
of the house Emma and Mark Ellson, who are both architects, designed the
property to their own specifications to meet the needs of their family and
includes a studio space for Bespoke Architects with a separate public entrance.
Emma
explained: “We wanted the house to seamlessly blend with the neighbouring
properties in the conservation area and so we always knew it would be a slate
roof. We specified CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 because of the success we have had
with it on previous projects.”
Heavy 3 is
a popular choice for projects in Scotland as it provides an excellent
alternative to traditional Scottish slate that was widely used until mining
ceased in the 1950s. The dark-grey, 7mm to 8mm Heavy 3 convincingly replicates
the colour, thickness and characteristic pyrite crystals of traditional
Scottish, Ballachulish slate.
Allan
Liddell, Area Sales Manager for Scotland, said: “The challenge of creating a
modern home that complements its surroundings has resulted in the creation of a
truly striking property, and one that superbly demonstrates the versatility of
Heavy 3.”
Emma
concluded: “The choice of materials was very important and having worked with
CUPA PIZARRAS before we knew the Heavy 3 slate offers excellent quality and
looks great. It has achieved exactly what we wanted and we are delighted with
the final result.”
