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Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America
Minneapolis, MN
Spread across 300 acres in St. Paul, Minnesota, Fort Snelling is steeped in history and aura. Originally built as Fort Saint Anthony in the 1820s, the structure resides on Native America land (Dakota homeland), strategically situated at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Today, … Read More
The CUPACLAD natural slate rainscreen cladding system is a 100% sustainable material that is also suitable for withstanding the extreme Minnesota weather.
The slate used for the exterior of the BSA Leadership Center creates a unique aesthetic to the building while also providing functionality. The simple, balanced design of the CUPACLAD® 101 LOGIC system puts the texture and sheen of the natural slates right to the fore.
Natural slate is only subject to extraction and simple working processes. No chemical products are involved in the production process, making it one of the most sustainable building materials.
The CUPACLAD® 101 LOGIC system was chosen because of the longevity, beauty and natural properties of the material helped reflect the values of the Boy Scouts of America.
The CUPACLAD rainscreen cladding concept helps reduce energy losses by creating an air cavity between the load-bearing wall and the slate rainscreen, all while providing a smart and harmonious design.
The exterior finish of the BSA Leadership Center in Fort Snelling, MN. The CUPACLAD natural slate rainscreen cladding system was used to achieve a unique building design.
The CUPACLAD natural slate cladding system was chosen because of its longevity, beauty, and natural properties. CUPACLAD® 101 LOGIC system is made up of 40×20 cm slates installed horizontally using invisible fixing systems.
The mixed look of modern vertical windows and the CUPACLAD natural slate system at the BSA Leadership Center in Fort Snelling, MN.
A close-up of the natural slate system at the BSA Leadership Center in Fort Snelling, MN.