COLLABORATORS HOMES. Kitchen Remodeling. Chapter 3: Parra Family.
Hello dear readers! Being a Civil Engineer has allowed me to participate in extraordinary projects that help the Venezuelan community. In this exclusive segment for my Steemit blog, I will share some of my experiences as a volunteer in the corporate social responsibility program: Collaborators Homes of the Marmoca Group.
COLLABORATORS HOMES PROGRAM
I will tell you quickly what the program is about so that those who did not read the first part can understand it. As I explained in the chapter 1:
This program is an initiative of the business group that aims to give back a little to their workers, giving them the opportunity to make an integrated improvement of their homes, in benefit of their conditions and the activities that take place there in order to improve the quality of life of the members of the selected families.
This is possible thanks to the fact that the company assumed 50% of the project's budget as a donation and the other 50% will be paid in the form of a loan by the worker in 24 installments during 2 years.
In 2017, working as a Construction manager in this company, I was invited to be part of the planning and executing team of this program; Without hesitation, I got to work!
THE THIRD FAMILY SELECTED
On this occasion the family selected was that of Mirtha Parra. She is a single mother who has worked as executive secretary within this company for 15 years, fulfilling the duties of her position with a high level of performance and responsibility.
Those great qualities made her deserve the great benefit that her second home offered her. Mirtha had dreamed with being able to remodel her kitchen for several years, but being the only income from a home in a country where rising inflation eats wages, she had not been able to fulfill her wishes.
PHASES OF THE REMODELING PROJECT
Phase 1. EVALUATION OF INITIAL CONDITIONS
The architect and I went to do the preliminary inspection to evaluate the initial conditions of the apartment and establish the basic needs that required attention. During this visit we noticed that the ceramic tiles on the walls and the kitchen cabinets were deteriorated and had traces of moisture and mold inside.
Phase 2. DESIGN AND PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL
After the initial visit the architect and I worked together to devise a design that would meet Mirtha's requirements and I calculated the estimate cost of the project to make a proposal.
Below I show you the original design where the main intention was to bring life back to the space by bringing the kitchen to the 21st century, selecting a contemporary design with dark wood kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. However, during the execution of the project, small modifications were made at the request of the beneficiary.
Phase 3. DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION
I made the requisition and procure of all the necessary materials to execute the following activities framed within the scope of the remodeling project:
- Demolition of existing cabinets and wall tilings.
- Redirection of electricity points and water pipes.
- Cladding of walls with polished concrete finish.
- Cladding and painting of the ceiling.
- Installation of granite splashback.
- Installation of kitchen cabinets and granite countertops.
- Installation of granite breakfast bar.
- Installation of the dishwasher, faucets and home appliances.
Next, I present you part of the photographic record captured during the execution of the construction process that I just mentioned in chronological order:
Phase 4. FINAL REVELATION
I must say that this was one of the most difficult renovations we carried out since there were many setbacks in the procurement of the materials and, in addition, the personnel hired for the execution of the work did not have a high sense of responsibility.
However, the project was completed within the stipulated period with an impeccable final finish. I wish I had more pictures to show you the final product in detail but unfortunately, at the same time we were finishing this project, my cell phone was stolen, so I lost most of the photos of the last phase. That is why bellow you will only see one side of the kitchen.
Despite this, in those photos, you will appreciate that the kitchen now looks beautiful. Mrs. Mirtha and her daughter were delighted with the result. In this way Mirtha expressed his gratitude and highlighted the following:
“My daughter has played a fundamental role in this process and I feel that this is something I can leave for her present and future well-being.”
In terms of design, this was my favorite remodeling since I am a lover of contemporary spaces. I also highlight that I loved being part of this incredible project contributing with my knowledge as an engineer and obtaining invaluable professional experiences.
In this way, I finish this post, thanking everyone for reading. Virtual hugs friends!
All the photographs presented in this publication were taken by me during the execution of this project.
If you want to read the first and second part of this program, click here:
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