PCM Wins Best Custom Home Award of Distinction 2023

PCM Wins Best Custom Home Award of Distinction 2023

by | Apr 19, 2024

It is with immense pride and gratitude that we announce PCM, has been honored with the prestigious Best Custom Home Award of Distinction.

From the initial concept to the final nail, our team of skilled architects, designers, and craftsmen collaborate closely with our clients, ensuring that every aspect of the project aligns with their desires and exceeds their expectations. We embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation, pushing boundaries to create bespoke solutions that elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.

The award serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to bringing our clients’ visions to life. At PCM, we believe that every home should be as unique as its occupants, blending functionality with aesthetics to craft living spaces that inspire and endure.

This award-winning custom home stands as a showcase of our craftsmanship and ingenuity, embodying our core values of quality, integrity, and excellence. It is a testament to the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team to delivering unparalleled results, no matter the scope or complexity of the project.

As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients for entrusting us with their dreams, to our partners and suppliers for their unwavering support, and to the judging panel for recognizing our commitment to raising the bar in custom home construction.

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See more on this one-of-a-kind dream home here https://www.pcmnow.com/homes-1/2023-Princess-Margaret–Oakville-Show-Home

PCM Features in Best Magazine

PCM Features in Best Magazine

by | Mar 6, 2024

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PCMnow stands as a premier luxury home builder, prioritizing exceptional service and uncompromising quality. Its commitment to excellence lies in a meticulous c designers, artisans, real estate experts, and suppliers of fine furnishings and audiovisual equipment. Through this exclusive collaboration, PCMnow delivers unparalleled timeless elegance and enduring value to discerning clients. They pride themselves on exceeding expectations and providing an experience that transcends the ordinary. PCMNow.com
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See more on this one-of-a-kind dream home here https://www.pcmnow.com/homes-1/2023-Princess-Margaret–Oakville-Show-Home

What it went for

What it went for

by | Mar 2, 2024

NATIONAL POST, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024
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Written By CONNIE ADAIR
Oakville
190 Tilford Rd. (Lakeshore Road West and Fourth Line)

  • Asking price: $7,188,800
  • Sold for: $6,815,190
  • Taxes: n/a
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Square footage: 4,674
  • Garage: 2
  • Parking: 4
  • Days on the market: 13

On Dec. 14, 2023, life changed for listing agent Alfredo Di- Genova’s clients. That was when they found out they won the Princess Margaret Home Lottery.
Their modern residence prize, with its high ceilings and seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces, attracted at “ton of interest” when they listed it for sale, DiGenova says. “There were over 3,700 online views in a couple of weeks.”
To ensure only serious buyers viewed the property, all potential buyers had to be pre-qualified by their realtor, who also had to accompany their client to the showing, he says.
“The buyers loved the home from the moment they walked in,” DiGenova says. “They are fans of interior de- signer Brian Gluckstein. “A distinguished retired couple with kids and grandkids, the buyers will enjoy this home.” The 4,674-square-foot fully furnished turnkey home, completed in the of 2023, has a re-foot lower level.


Features of the home are many, including a private main-floor study and a din- ing room with a floor-to-ceil- ing window that overlooks the backyard. The kitchen has built-in appliances and the main-floor family room. has a walkout to a terrace.
Other highlights include a fireplace in the living room and an ensuite bathroom in each bedroom.


The lower level offers a complete entertainment area with a sunken media. room, a pool table, a wet bar, a fitness centre and a spa with a massage table, tub and waterfall feature, plus a combination shower/steam room for up to six people.
“The best exterior feature is the outdoor oasis, which offers a meticulously land- scaped 0.36-acre lot with a manicured yard, a 30-foot saltwater pool and a covered loggia for your outdoor en- tertaining experience,” Di- Genova says.
He likes the quiet court location offering “all kinds of privacy, large trees and greenery. It’s also a five- minute walk to trails and Lake Ontario.”
DiGenova says the sale. set a record for a non-water- front property in Oakville’s Bronte East community.


“The family that won and successfully sold this home will have forever changed their life in such a great way and now this masterpiece will be home to purchasers. that simply love every part of it. It’s a win-win for every-one.”
Listing Broker: ReMax Premier Inc. (Alfredo DiGenova and Carmela DiGenova)

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See more on this one-of-a-kind dream home here https://www.pcmnow.com/homes-1/2023-Princess-Margaret–Oakville-Show-Home

How This Home Helped Create $790,000 of Savings For Cancer Research

How This Home Helped Create $790,000 of Savings For Cancer Research

by | Oct 9, 2023

When constructing a home like this one – a beautiful home for a beautiful cause – so much goes on behind the scenes. In this particular case there were late nights, number crunching and traveling internationally to meet with suppliers with a goal to save as much money as possible on the build. The more we were able to save, the more that could go into cancer research.This has been a passion for PCM for many years and it will only continue.

This 2023 Princess Margaret Show Home in Oakville is a unique story. What happened behind the scenes helped to reduce construction costs (in a tough market) by $790,000. Without compromising on the high standards that PCM is known for, how did we do it?

We found high quality, affordable, eco-friendly products in the European country of Georgia. Through a partnership with Foxy Home, PCM was able to supply exterior brick and stone, cabinetry and hardwood flooring that added tremendous value to this 8.3 million dollar dream home.

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PCM would like to thank FOXYHOME.COM for helping save $790,000 by supplying the following products

  • Exterior Windows
  • Exterior Bricks
  • Exterior Hardware
  • Hardwood Flooring Throughout
  • Cabinetry – Mudroom, Front Foyer, Powder Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Upper Stair Hall, Primary Bedroom, Primary Ensuite, Primary Walk-in Closet, Shared Ensuite, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 3 Ensuite, Lounge, Guest Bedroom, Guest Ensuite, Laundry Room
  • Flooring – Study, Primary Bedroom, Primary Walk-in Closet, Bedroom 1, Shared Ensuite, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Lower Level Stair Hall, Guest Bedroom
  • Laundry Cabinetry – Uper Stair Hall

The End Result:

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See more on this one-of-a-kind dream home here https://www.pcmnow.com/homes-1/2023-Princess-Margaret–Oakville-Show-Home

PCM Supports Local Community and Environment

PCM Supports Local Community and Environment

by | May 12, 2023

PCM donated lumber this Spring to help local Rotary Club create birdhouses and to help grow the bird population in our community.

The Boy Scouts of Oakville are building birdhouses to raise money for their organization and to achieve their environment badge.

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Rotary Members and Scouts attended workshops to teach them how to build birdhouses. Not only does this give young kids in our community a helpful wood working experience, they get to contribute to improving our bird population.

Rotary has a sterling international reputation for taking the initiative in challenging times. Their effort to end Polio has met with global recognition and financial support from people like Bill Gates. Rotarians live by the motto “Service Above Self”. 

A big thank you to PCM Inc. for their generous donation of the wood used to build the birdhouses. 

For more information on the Oakville Rotary Club, visit: https://www.facebook.com/OTRotary/

West of the City Magazine’s Special Feature Reveals All about this Epic Oakville home built by PCM.

West of the City Magazine’s Special Feature Reveals All about this Epic Oakville home built by PCM.

by | Mar 8, 2023

West Magazine explores the Lavish Exteriors, Meticulous Design and all the Fine Dynamic materials that went into building this Gorgeous home’s exterior.

The client of this Oakville home was looking for a modern architectural landscape design to match the style of the house, which was custombuilt by PCMnow Inc. The landscape design itself was created by Strybos Barron King Landscape Architecture (SBK), with hardscaping done by Bowmanite, planting and softscaping by Tekk Construction and pool installation done by Gib-San Pools.

“We selected materials like architectural concrete for the driveway and part of the pool deck, which has a sandblast finish that looks similar to the smooth limestone used on the home,” says Matthew Regimbal, associate and senior landscape technologist and designer at SBK.

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The same limestone was used for the retaining walls in the back where terrace gardens were created to adjust the grade and also create a beautiful view from the lake towards the home and from the property to the lake.

To achieve the client’s goal to draw the setting of the lake and mature trees around them, natural stone was used in an ice blue flagstone nicely blends the pool with the colours of the lake.

Larger plantings and trees were added to give the property an established look, including white spruce, Norway spruce, ornamental grasses, forest grasses and clipped boxwoods and yews were added to match the liner look of the house.

The home has ample curb appeal yet remains somewhat private. “They wanted to create a courtyard feel in the driveway with a little bit of privacy, which was achieved by using the raised planter,” says Regimbal.

“By the pool area they wanted a cabana and a casual seating area they could use for three seasons, complete with a fireplace. “The pool deck was made for sunning and lounging with some lower areas to frame the view of the lake.” At the basement level, there’s a walk-out with a private garden area which was created for their son who lives there.

The outdoor ambiance gets turned up a notch at night. “Lighting was installed to highlight the architectural features of the retaining walls, the planters and some of the trees,” Regimbal notes. “The driveway is also lined with lighting. We selected lighting that was hidden under the coping of the walls that would shine down at night but be hidden during the day.”

NEW FEATURES FROM WEST OF THE CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022

NEW FEATURES FROM WEST OF THE CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022

by | Sep 28, 2022

CUTOUTS FROM THE LATEST ISSUE.

PRINCESS MARGARET GRAND PRIZE SHOWHOME 2022

The new Oakville Showhome is part of a $7.2 Million Grand Prize up for grabs in the Princess Margaret Home Lottery. Custom-built by PCM Inc. with interior design by Brian Gluckstein, the home features a full chef’s kitchen, fun rock-climbing wall, pool and home theatre. Proceeds support cancer research. Princessmargaretlotto.com

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The Lake House

BY LAURIE WALLACE-LYNCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILIP CASTLETON PHOTOGRAPHY INC.
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When your ‘backyard’ is Lake Ontario, why not take full advantage of the view?

This is the adage of this home, built by award­-winning Oakville firm PCM Inc., with interior design by Stacy McLennan of Stacy McLennan Interiors and architecture by Gren Weis Architect &: Associates in Oakville.

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“The homeowners wanted a contemporary West Coast look and as you walk through the house, every principal room has views of the lake,” says Architect Gren Weis. “The use of lots of glass, stone and wood, and the low rise and horizontal lines give the home that West Coast feel. The home is perched high on the lot, and we worked into the grade to create a low rise. It’s a large house, but it’s not formal or pretentious. The home identifies with the clients who love it.”

The massive three-story home has almost 12,000 square feet of space (including the lower level). There are two front entrances -one that’s central and visible to visitors, and the other is a passageway that leads to what Weis calls a ‘hidden entrance.’

The exterior features Indiana limestone that was custom cut on-site into large hori­zontal pieces. The home boasts floor-to-ceil­ing windows across both the main and upper levels to maximize the view. PCM import­ed the expansive windows from Belgium. They’re edged in metal panels that are dura­ble enough to withstand harsh Canadian winters on the waterfront.

“The challenge was that this home was built during the COVID-19 pandemic when only minimal tradespeople could be on-site, and materials were backed up,” explains Carlos Jardino, owner of PCM Inc. “The windows were delayed in Belgium, then again in Halifax and then finally arrived. Yet we still managed to stay on budget and on time. The key to staying on track is to work with a profes­sional interior designer like Stacy McLennan and have proper drawings so we were able tq source materials well ahead of time.”

Like the exterior, the home’s interior fea­tures natural materials throughout.

“The homeowners wanted to use durable materials that complemented the natural tones of the outdoors. They loved the idea of using stone that’s local to Ontario, so in the foyer, we used Muskoka rock granite sourced from a quarry in Muskoka, as well as on the large tile floor and the statement wall along the stair­case,” says Stacy McLennan. “We also used granite on various other elements throughout the home, and the continual use of white oak adds architectural interest and texture.”

The artisan staircase is a work of art. “The aesthetic of the Muskoka stone wall is emphasized by the white oak staircase (which is) enhanced by the tempered glass railing,” says Jardino. “The effect of the open risers makes the staircase appear as if it’s floating. The staircase is an important design element in the interior, and again, it’s designed and built not to take away from the view.”

The staircase acts as a feature wall in the dining room, which features a unique sitting area where homeowners and their guests can relax and enjoy a glass of wine before dinner. The fireplace wall features honed limestone and white oak finishes.

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On one side of the fire place is a home office. The other side hosts a bar area. “The white oak wall panel­ling and doors are integrated so you have this beautiful sightline without interruption,” says McLennan. “We also used a ‘hidden door’ technique on the main floor and upper level, using a feature wall of panelled white oak to hide the elevator.”

To keep the design natural and serene, McLennan used muted shades of soft grey, beige and off-white throughout the principal rooms. “The furnishings and finishes are refined and muted. The only glossy finish you’ll find is the dark bamboo dining room table done in high-gloss espresso – a real statement piece. My goal was to create under­stated interior spaces that complement the views to the lake and outdoors.”

The great room is indeed great in size, beauty and functionality. The open-concept space includes the kitchen with a separate eating area and the family room. A Muskoka stone fireplace takes centre stage and invites you to sit and relax.

“The natural stone just adds to that outdoor-indoor feeling,” says McLennan.

“Although granite can read rustic, we used larger pieces and had them installed in a linear pattern for a clean, modern look. The white couches are slipcovered in durable fab­ric that’s machine washable. The homeowner wanted a family room that’s a liveable and cosy space for all to enjoy.”

The kitchen is the heart of the great room and features a breakfast island as well as a separate eating area plus a butler’s pantry. The modern white oak kitchen cabinetry was designed by McLennan. Integrated appliances create a seamless look and were built by PM Fine Cabinetry.

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“This home has three kitchens, plus an out­door kitchen,” notes Jardino.

There are also five bedrooms, eight bath­rooms, and seven fireplaces. “The principal ensuite features a two-sided fireplace with a separate sitting area on one side and the bed­room on the other -both with spectacular views of the water,” McLennan notes. “The wall behind the bed features white oak panels with reveals, which supplements the use of oak throughout the home.”

The lower level has a separate entrance, a large entertaining area, and an in-law suite. A wow feature is the wine cellar with its domed ceiling and feature wall. “The wine cellar is built from reclaimed brick and can hold about 1,000 bottles of wine,” says Jardino.

This home has an indoor hot tub and sauna with a fireplace. Using honed marble, cedar shi­plap and Muskoka granite, the space looks like a spa at an ultra-luxury resort. “The space is very textural with honed marble, stone and wood,” says McLennan.

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“Instead of interjecting a lot of colours, I played with texture to add interest.” The backyard is made for entertaining. From the walk-out and expansive patio, visi­tors will surely stop in their tracks to take in the magnificent view of the pool and hot tub with Lake Ontario as a backdrop. After a swim or soak in the hot tub, the homeowners can head to the cabana for a drink or snack in the kitchen and bar area. There’s also an outdoor fireplace that’s perfect for warming up after a swim on colder days.

“Lots of glass railings and beautiful planters, rocks and landscaping add to the beauty of the design of this gorgeous home,” states Jardino. “I love this house. I like this home so much that there are several elements I’ll copy when I build my next home. And it’s built so well it will still be standing 400 years from now and to top it all, it comes with the industry-only full five year warranty!”

Georgian Event in Oakville

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In the context of the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Canada and Georgia, a recently founded Canadian-Georgian Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Georgia to Canada organized the Canadian-Georgian Business Gala dinner in Toronto. The event was made possible with the generous support of our Platinum sponsor – PCMnow.com of Oakville, ON.

PCM Joins The Canadian-Georgian Chamber

PCM Joins The Canadian-Georgian Chamber

by | Mar 16, 2022

PCMNow becomes one of the first collaborators and Platinum members within the CGCC network.

” We are happy to welcome Mr. Carlos Jardino & PCM, Inc. to our #CGCC network! Together, we will support, connect and advocate for the expansion of the Canadian-Georgian exchange in business and beyond! ” said Dr. David Iremadze, Ph.D., MBA President/CEO”

About The Canadian-Georgian Chamber

The Canadian-Georgian Chamber of Commerce Inc. (CGCC) is a Canadian federal not-for-profit corporation. As a non-governmental, volunteer-based business association, CGCC represents the interests of the Canadian organizations in Georgia and Georgian organizations in Canada with a voice of independent expertise perceptible to all players.

Together with PCM, CGCC plans to promote, support and advocate For the development and expansion of two-way entrepreneurship, bilateral trade, commerce, and direct investments between Canada & Georgia.

CGCC serves as a facilitator and a gateway to business, cultural and social development between Canada and Georgia. They also serve as a central point of contact for organizations exploring bilateral economic, entrepreneurial or cultural relations between Canada and Georgia.

“This connection serves to strengthen PCM’s position as a strong supplier and contributor to entrepreneurship, bilateral trade, commerce, and direct investments between Canada & Georgia. We look forward to working with the CGCC to create more growth opportunities for our economies.” Carlos Jardino, President, PCM

For more information on CGCC, visit: canadiangeorgianchamber.ca

Props from West of The City

Props from West of The City

by | Nov 19, 2021

PCM is honoured to be featured in this months West of The City Magazine where Laurie Wallace-Lynch writes:

“In a posh pocket of Oakville, on a corner lot just south of Lakeshore Road and steps to Lake Ontario sits a home worthy of the title “Show Stopping Home”. It’s the 2021 Princess Margaret lottery home to raise critical funds for cancer research and care at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Every show stopping home deserves a dream team, and this is certainly the case here. The home was designed by architect Richard Wengle of Richard Wengle Inc, with interiors designed by Brian Gluckstein of Gluckstein Design Planning Inc., and built by PCMnow.com Inc. Project and Construction Management with landscape architecture by Strybos Barron King.

Architect Richard Wengle describes the architectural style as “Georgian influenced.” When asked which three features make this Show Stopping Home deserving of the title, Wengle answers: “The courtyard, the dining room with its two storey windows and that column arcade across the exterior. I wanted a home with a grand entrance, soaring ceilings and a study in balance in proportion.”

Designer Brian Gluckstein adds: “This is the perfect family home and it’s an optimistic home that is designed for large scale entertaining when we can all get back to gathering. There’s plenty of seating and spaces to entertain.”

By Laurie Wallace-Lynch. See full article!

Support Local

Support Local

by | Mar 18, 2021

For many of us, Seasons Restaurant stands as a beacon of light in the Town of Oakville. Over the years, owners Tammy and George have overcome many challenges to steadfastly provide a welcoming place to share great food, wonderful friendships and celebrate special occasions. This year, the restaurant faced intense hardship from the pandemic, as well as the devastating loss of Tammy who lost her battle to cancer. The community has been showing up for George to support him through this time and to let him know the he’s not alone. It was for this reason that PCMnow.com funded a promotional video called Hope during the holiday season. You can see this video at the bottom of this post.

This video shows people from the Oakville Community placing ornaments on a Tree in honour of someone they have lost or love. It was shortly after this that George was fined almost $2,000 by local health authorities for breaking the 10 person limit inside the restaurant.

With the support of ,West of The City, ,See My Clients, ,Creative Visual Solutions and many other local fans, we raised approximately $10,000 in food items for Kerr Street Mission to support families in crisis.

https://youtu.be/XZF86Nfvp74

Check out the March edition of West of The City Mag pg 89

George has refused several attempts from his clients to pay the fine – instead, George continues to fight for his restaurant and for families in Oakville who need to eat. Thank you to everyone for supporting your local restaurant during this insane time.

Watch the original video that captures the community coming together to shine their light!

https://youtu.be/uSq6uoccY_M

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