Equipped with cutting-edge technological systems, this completely renovated bungalow from the 1960s responds to a current lifestyle and simplifies the daily life of its new owner. For its designer, this project represents a smart home model that he intends to renew.
Gabriel Ccopa created his company Excellence Construction Rénovation in 2015. For three years, he has been working flips in the city of Saint-Lambert. “For this one, I had set the bar a little higher, I wanted to do a major project. I had always dreamed of doing renovations to the tune of a million, so I did everything to make it happen. Also, we decided to integrate as many home automation elements as possible to distinguish it, ”says Mr. Ccopa.
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Lights, heaters, TVs, smart appliances and other devices can be adjusted according to the customization requested.
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When the owner returns home, his GPS is detected by the Adexa system; the lock then opens automatically.
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The Arlo Video Doorbell lets you receive motion detection notifications, and a call to your phone when someone rings the doorbell.
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The contractor just sold this property to Yves St-Cyr, a Mid-Century style lover, who didn’t want a house that needed a lot of work. “Home automation was an important additional attraction for me because I also have a location in Toronto and I can totally manage the system of the house with my iPhone, whether it is the heating, the lights, the exterior visualization of the residence. by camera, unlock the door … Even if someone rings the bell and I’m elsewhere, I can answer. It is a safe and practical element for me, ”explains Mr. St-Cyr.
Another interesting point: the equipment also includes a system installed after the city’s water inlet valve, which allows the owner to shut it off remotely in the event of a problem.
Efficient planning
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On the right, Michel Morais, site superintendent, and his partner, Gabriel Ccopa, designer of the house.
In this 2,700 sq. Ft. Bungalow2 (basement included), where nothing had been changed since its construction in 1968, the spaces were compartmentalized and dark. Everything has been redone on a technical level, such as the electricity and the installation of a French drain, but also the earthworks. The changed windows, the repainted facade, the use of quality materials and the reconfigured ground floor literally transform the house, starting with the entrance, which was once very small.
“We wanted to have a wow effect! with the glass roof and integrate the entire home automation system into this space. This allows you to control all devices, including light, temperature and television, by voice command, ”explains Gabriel Ccopa. The black frames of the glass are reminiscent of those of the windows and reinforce the sought-after modern effect.
Available in the same tone, the floor is covered with porcelain imitating slate. “That of the bathrooms is identical so that there is a common thread. In the other rooms, an engineered oak floor with a maple effect was installed. We wanted to give a 2021 look, but let it be timeless, ”he continues.
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The exterior of the bungalow is updated with new windows, a new roof and the gray color which replaces the brown tone of the original brick.
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The quality floor (Plancher 2000) whose color is timeless was one of the favorites of the purchaser of the house. A refined decorative cellar has taken the place of an ordinary railing.
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Minimalist with its quartz countertops and thermoplastic and wood veneer cabinets without handles (Armoires Cuisines Action), the kitchen communicates with the living room and the dining room.
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The old wood-burning fireplace mantel has been replaced by pale porcelain tiles and incorporates a niche to house the television. Entrepreneur Gabriel Ccopa called on two companies, Cavaiola Design and Le Blanc Home Staging, to furnish and decorate the house before putting it up for sale.
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The entrance windows play two main roles: isolate the space from the cold and guide the gaze towards the open area.
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The master bedroom is on the ground floor. Suspensions (Luminaire Kingdom) act as bedside lamps so as not to clutter up the bedside tables.
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Two skylights have been drilled in the bathroom adjoining the master bedroom. The Italian shower and the large porcelain tiles identical to the floor and walls add to the room with a peaceful atmosphere.
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A pale backdrop and light furniture paired with well-positioned recessed lights (Jessar) promote the brightness of the family room in the basement.
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The initial cutting of the pieces was inconsistent, and the contractor optimized the main level by completely redesigning it. “There was only one badly placed bathroom; we relocated it and added a second. There is a third in the basement, and the number of bedrooms has been reduced from three to four, two upstairs and two downstairs. ”
However, increasing the number of rooms did not affect the comfort of the common areas, and the president of Excellence Construction Rénovation had also relied heavily on the open space: by knocking down partitions, the living room, the dining room. then the kitchen has gained considerably in brightness, and everything seems bigger. This is what really pleased the new owner: “I found that the modifications to this one were beautiful and what I liked the most when I visited it was that the open area , for a bungalow, was really spacious and bright. ”
The natural light in the basement is more discreet because the windows are small. A lot of work on artificial lighting, by integrating recessed lights, among other things, was therefore carried out in order to overcome the lack of clarity.
Proud of the result of his dream project, Mr. Ccopa particularly enjoys working in Saint-Lambert. “I find it a pleasant city to live in, where there are a lot of trees and beautiful renovation projects to be carried out. In the long term, I would like to do four a year, ”he concludes.
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