About Us
GiCor lodging projects ltd. was established in 2002. Founder Giles Dupas has a philosophy of exceeding client expectations and transforming vision into reality. GiCor provides professional, qualified, and personalized experiences for both residential & commercial projects. Our fully automated showroom in NE Calgary displays an impressive collection of window coverings, area rugs, furniture, wall coverings, fabric lines, and some of the most unique and innovative product lines available in the marketplace today. With a strong focus on unique and automated shading systems, GiCor offers one of the most broad range of interior & exterior systems, controls and design options. Our staff are friendly, outgoing, extremely knowledgeable and we pride ourselves in helping our clients create the most amazing spaces possible! Essentially this is not our first rodeo and our projects reflect that experience.
In 2009, GiCor purchased JP custom drapery ltd. from Don and Kathleen Coombes. Although now retired, the knowledge that Don & Kathleen brought is still reflected in all of the custom drapery treatments that we create..
In 2012, GiCor launched GiCor home technologies inc. Seeing a shift in the market towards whole home / automated solutions, Giles and Greg use modern day technology to bring exceptional client experiences in the areas of home theater, automation, and green solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Everyday is a new day with exciting new products. Stop in sometime to see the future in connected living with our fully automated & VOICE CONTROLLED showroom.
Located at 2410 – 39 Avenue NE Calgary Alberta, we have a fully automated showroom that is sure to impress – come visit us during business hours, or make an appointment with one of our designers.
The GiCor Team
Gicor Home Technologies
Founded in 2012 by Giles Dupas and Greg Fukushima, GiCor home technologies provides a line of premium products & unprecedented service to our clients. From small media rooms to executive homes and large commercial projects, we shop the world for innovative products in order to create unique, functional, and cost effective solutions for each project.
Working closely with our clients, our process is to establish detailed goals and expectations, prepare working budgets, working drawings and programming requirements. As each client is unique, so are their projects however our philosophy is that home tech does not have to be high tech. Based on these principals we strive to make each project as simple and convenient to operate as possible, all the while being sensitive to budget and time requirements.
Our wheelhouse: Control4, voice control, home automation, home theater, lighting & climate controls, and high quality multimedia integration for commercial and residential clients. Call Greg or Giles for a demonstration on how we can improve energy efficiency, enhance your entertainment experience & simplify the technology in your home or place of business.
Located at 2410 – 39 Avenue NE Calgary Alberta, we have a fully automated showroom that is sure to impress – make an appointment to see Control 4 in action!
About JP Custom Draperies
JP custom draperies has been proudly serving residential clients since in Calgary since the early 70’s. Originally founded by Pat & Jerry Vander Wal, JP was then purchased in the 80s by Don and Kathleen Coombes and continued to operate under the JP banner for another 25 years. In December of 2009, JP was acquired by GiCor where Don and Kathleen continued to service their clients until the passing of Don in 2016 & Kathleen’s retirement in 2020. Now part of the GiCor fold, we continue to provide the same level of exceptional service and creativity that JP’s clients had come to experience for the 5 plus decades that it has been in business. In fact we now deal with clients – some of which include three generations of the same family. Even moreso, these clients now have access to a much broader line of beautiful custom drapery and upholstery fabrics, automated shading systems, exterior shading systems, custom bedding, area rugs, bar stools and access to our fully automated smart home systems.
Working closely with our clients, we communicate goals and expectations to develop creative and practical solutions while being sensitive to budget and time requirements. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of quality control while providing superior value for each project.
Located at 2410 – 39 Avenue NE Calgary Alberta, we have a fully automated showroom that is sure to impress – come visit us during business hours, or make an appointment with one of our designers!
Kathleen Coombes
Senior Decorator Former owner of JP custom draperies ltd.
35 years of drapery design experience has given Kathleen an innate ability to come up with beautiful solutions for difficult spaces. Introducing inspiring fabric, designs, and innovation, Kathleen gives every client permission to indulge in texture, colour, and, most significantly, beauty.
- Drapery design
- Fabric selection
- Blinds, shades, and sheers
Don Coombes 1952 - 2016
Past Owner, JP Custom Draperies
Don brought his passion & “can do” attitude with him on every project and for every client for almost 40 years. His experience in the window covering industry made him one of the top installers in the city for decades.
Don’s legacy will live on at GiCor, where we continually aim to provide our customers with the best experience possible.
- Window covering installation
- Drapery installation
Giles Dupas
President
Giles Dupas is native to Calgary and has been involved in the interior design industry for over 30 years. Since the early 80’s, he has consulted, tendered, managed, and installed window coverings for both commercial and residential projects. In 2009, Giles brought Kathleen & Don from JP Custom Draperies Ltd into the GiCor fold. Now years later we continue to serve past clients and referrals from their many years in the business.
In his personal life, Giles is happily married to wife Sherri and together they have 2 adult children. His interests are his family, water and snow skiing, cycling, dirt biking, pool and paddleboarding.
- Motorization
- Home Automation
- Commercial & Residential Sales
- Procurement