Avida Land and Kubular unveil “Art in Space,” a two-week exhibit featuring the aesthetics of creative interiors. This is the first collaboration between Avida, proponent of sensible and inspired living, and Kubular, the furniture design firm from the brains behind graphic design-based apparel brand Team Manila.
In the exhibit, the Avida showroom in Glorietta 4 features never-before-seen pieces from Kubular’s newest collection. Four setups were revealed at the opening event: the living room, the entertainment center, the DJ booth and the display area.
Kubular’s furniture designs carry an industrial, Scandinavian feel—straightforward elements like wood and steel bent into cubes and grids to make furniture that are aesthetically and functionally-designed. Their credo is to create design that is contemporary, flexible and sustainable, with each piece having the ability to add character to a space.
Called “LightStyle Collection,” Kubular’s second collection features cream-colored Birch wood as primary material as light-colored wood elements are essential to complement our busy surroundings. The collection focuses on five pieces:

Stephen, an archival crate-inspired wood and metal plant stand that can work for indoors or outdoors—anywhere you want to give a cozy and inviting feel.

Alex, a bigger version of the Stephen that allows for a stylish and compact way to store any collection.

Max, a multi-purpose storage for the home entertainment system—the combination of Birch, dark metal and bright orange casters marries sleek style and function.

Victor, a minimalist, modern coffee table featuring a smooth rectangular silhouette with the collection’s signature black industrial metal handle and bright orange casters.

Theo, a wider version of the Stephen fits twice more—it’s a craftly-made piece that can be used to display plants, or sleekly hold books and records.

Each piece is also mounted on casters for flexibility and easy movability.

Avida, on the other hand, aims to give a taste of the unique lifestyle in San Antonio Makati with this collaboration. The residential Makati village features a wealth of hidden gems and rare finds in the form of quaint shops, galleries such as Suez and Zapote where Kubular’s pieces are showcased, and interesting cuisine—all seamlessly integrated into the village’s creative residential community. This village is also the home of Avida Towers Asten and their newest Makati development, One Antonio.

L-R: Anne Baylon Jara - Avida Marketing Manager, Yani Manuel - Avida Marketing Associate Manager, Mon Punzalan - Kubular Co-Founder, Eric Salta - Makati Leads Managing Editor

For more information, please visit www.avidaland.com.

Real Living partners with Avida to style a model unit while celebrating the next generation of design stars.

Be inspired with life’s endless possibilities at the upcoming Avida Digital Art Gallery. Starting March 25, the Avida Showroom in Glorietta will host some of the best creative digital artworks from the country’s top digital artists: Team Manila, WeeWillDoodle, and Angela Taguiang.

Following the theme “Living Inspiration”, each artwork presented in the exhibit depicts a different story on how we celebrate life's many inspiring possibilities. This event is one of the many creative and exciting events that Avida has in store to mark their year-long anniversary celebration.

Now on its 25th year, Avida, one of the country’s leading real estate developers, is more than ever fully committed to bringing thoughtfully-designed developments in secure communities and the distinct Avida lifestyle that fosters and creates life opportunities for many Filipinos.  

The Avida Digital Art Gallery is open to the public and will run for two weeks.

For more information on this event, visit www.facebook.com/avidalandph orwww.avidaland.com

 

 

Happy Silver Anniversary AVIDA!

Avida, Ayala Land’s residential brand for middle income Filipinos, marks its 25th year with the launch of a TVC (TV Commercial) on January 25. The TVC three interconnected scenarios – a young start-up couple, an OFW father welcomed back by his family to their new home, and a female painter pursuing her passion for art – that embody Avida’s commitment to find a world of possibilities to inspire lives at 25.

Set to the tune of Avida’s Silver Anniversary theme song “Home is Here” sang by Johnoy Danao, an independent musician and recording artist with a huge online following, it portrays the present as only Avida can do it and the future as Avida envisions it. The mission is to enable individuals to live their dreams and make each day special in their Avida home.

With a glowing 25-year track record, Avida’s thrust is all about developing and enriching communities that serve to bring about possibilities and opportunities for an inspired and happier living. The company’s efforts are now geared towards providing more than the basics of sure, secure, and sensible developments; it celebrates this milestone by setting its sights on a real estate landscape defined by providing lifestyle essentials of quality, intuitive designs grounded on what enriches people’s lifestyle.

And nowhere is that vision more effectively depicted than in Avida’s special 25th anniversary TVC – a multi-vignette glimpse into the company’s promise of a lifestyle that inspires endless possibiities as much as it celebrates the everyday little moments that leave the most lasting impressions.

The anniversary celebration does not end with the launch of the TVC though. Rather, it is merely the top layer of the yearlong, multi-tiered anniversary package with Avida optimistic more than ever to strengthen its digital presence and expand international market reach by way of a robust advertising campaign on print, web platforms, and events.

At 25, Avida Land is unstoppable at inspiring possibilities.

Dennis Chua, Brand Manager of Domex and Cif; Tess Tatco, Head of Avida Corporate Marketing and Nancy Delegencia, Head of Avida’s Customer Care Unit

Finite land resources in the metro have led to more and more Filipinos switching to living high above the cities. The growing demand for dynamic urban environments, wherein the comforts of security, proximity to the conveniences of the city, and refreshing atmospheres reminiscent of hotels meet, made vertical living an ideal choice for life starters and most urban dwellers. The popularity of vertical living has paved the way for a booming property industry, giving rise to numerous condominiums that offer the same comforts. But whether you live in a condo or house and lot, the importance of maintaining a clean home for a healthy family is of utmost importance to Avida. “We in Avida believe that cleanliness is crucial to those seeking to set off to a great start with their new beginnings in life, largely due to our belief that starting out in a clean home will create healthy and happy families,” said Tess Tatco, Head of Avida Corporate Marketing. “Unilever Homecare is pleased to partner with Avida in its endeavor because we believe in making life’s new beginnings healthy and clean especially when it concerns families and communities,” said Dennis Chua, Domex and Cif brand manager.



Avida and Unilever’s globally trusted home cleaners DOMEX and CIF share this cause, and are working hand-in-hand to promote healthy living and proper hygiene among Avida homeowners by raising awareness on the use of household cleaning products and encourage developing a habit of keeping homes clean within Avida communities.
Both are promoting healthy living through programs on proper cleaning and sanitation. In partnership with the communities’ respective homeowners associations/Condo Corp. and Avida Customer Care Unit headed by Nancy Delegencia, Unilever will conduct a series of educational talks that will initially benefit more than 6,000 Avida homeowners in Bonifacio Global City, Quezon City, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Cavite, NUVALI.
A cleaning caddy containing a range of Unilever’s household care products such as Domex multipurpose cleaner, Domex toilet bowl cleaner, and everyday household cleaning product. Cif will also be given out to new condominium and house and lot homeowners upon the turnover of their units.
The use of right cleaning products complements Avida promoting healthy living through proper ventilation, free-flowing air and sunlight present in all Avida units. Avida and Unilever thru Domex and Cif are together in this venture for clean and healthy homes, for happier families and better communities.
This partnership is aligned with the Domex 1 Million Clean Toilets campaign, which aims to raise awareness on proper toilet sanitation and provide access to basic sanitation for the less fortunate. This falls under the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan that aims to help improve the health and well-being of more than a billion people. This is in an effort to possibly see a reduction in the number of cases of diarrhea, reported to be the second leading cause of death among children below 5 years old in the Philippines.
So far, the movement has been continuously receiving pledges and it hopes to achieve one million clean toilets, in time for World Toilet Day in November.
Everyone is encouraged to join by signing up for the 1 Million Clean Toilets campaign. Simply visit www.facebook.com/DomexPhilippines, like the page, and pledge by clicking the “One Million Clean Toilets” app or “Pledge Here” button.

Avida’s Innovation and Design Group Head Jojo Fabricante (right) shares Avida design inspirations with event host ELLE Decoration Philippines’ Tom Castañeda at the recent ELLE Deco Talks series.

Avida, in partnership with ELLE Decoration Philippines, recently concluded the second edition of the magazine’s Deco Talks series. Moderated by ELLE Decoration’s Tom Castañeda, the second series of design conversations assembled an impressive panel of industry specialists who shared their expertise and discussed the importance of creating inspired interiors. Interior designer Eric Tañedo-Paras, architect Lara Fernandez Barrios, and art consultant Miguel Rosales led the panel discussion. They were also joined by Avida’s Innovation and Design Group Head Jojo Fabricante, who shared the design aesthetics and inspiration behind the featured projects in Avida Showroom Glorietta.

Fabricante also noted the importance of visiting a showroom particularly for condo dwellers looking for design inspirations. “Here at the Avida showroom, we feature a deliverable unit that shows you what you will get, while the model units show you the potential [of your home]. It gives you an idea on what you can do and how you can maximize your space.”

The Avida Showroom in Glorietta served as the perfect venue for the event as it embodies the essence of an inspired interior. With its contemporary modern design, the showroom feature separate nooks that introduces the company’s newest projects, allowing guests to view model units that can be found in an Avida residential development.

One of these standout projects is Avida Towers Asten. The three tower high-rise condominium located in West Makati boasts of sleek and modern design and features eye-catching living spaces that are complete with style and substance.

Avida Towers Asten studio model unit

Part of the design consideration for Avida Towers Asten is to create a sophisticated yet simple structure that would fit the active and metropolitan feel of Makati, yet providing the residents the comfort and feeling of home. The openness of the plan and airiness of the design is the main feature of the project - having ample open space makes the development inviting. Natural light and ventilation is also a concept incorporated onto the project within its amenities and areas.

To find out more about Avida Towers Asten, visit the Avida Showroom located at the second floor of Glorietta 4. Experience inspired interiors and see for yourself what a future Avida home can look like.

For more information on Avida and its developments, visit www.avidaland.com or call (632) 848 5200.

Tom Castaneda, Becky Kho and Jojo Fabricante

Treat the whole family to a day of fun and games with Avida’s Come Alive in BGC!

Happening on Saturday, June 14 at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Center, attendees will have a chance to experience the dynamic and active lifestyle of the North Side of BGC with activities such as virtual soccer match, photo booths, life-sized Jenga, and many more. Cool giveaways and free Krispy Kreme doughnuts also await participants.

Don’t miss this exciting event for a truly one-of-a-kind Father’s Day celebration. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AvidaLandPH and www.avidaland.com

Avida Food Hunt discovers great food finds in Manila. Avida land successfully launched its first ever Avida Food Hunt last March, led by renowned Chef, JJ Yulo, guests were treated to a thrilling epicurean adventure as they sampled amazing restaurants and and cafes within the area of one of Avida's prime developments in Makati.

For its second leg, I am so happy to experience what Avida Food Hunt has to offer.  I felt like I am student again, reminiscing my teenage life, especially on the food what I ate before with my classmate and barkadas.



The Avida Food Hunt brings its unique food challenge to the streets of Taft Avenue in Pasay, the site of Avida Towers Prime Taft.  Located just minutes away from premier schools in Manila such as De La Salle University, Arellano Unviersity, Philippine Women's University, De La Salle - College of  Saint Benilde, San Isidro Catholic School and St. Scholastica's College, Avid Towers Prime Taft also has the advantage of being the condominium development in the area nearest to three major cities, Taft Avenue, Makati's central business district and the top commercial centers in Pasay.

With students, families and young urban professionals converging in Taft, it has become a priority for these homeowners to find amazing dining destinations that will suit their budget and tastes. The Avida Food Hunt takes on this challenge as participants embark on an exciting trip to discover affordable yet great food finds within the vicinity of Avida Towers Prime Taft.



Just in time for back-to-back school season, the dishes and restaurants featured int his Food Hunt will surely give students and parents alike great ideas on how they can maximize their allowance.



The first stop is at BLACK and WHITE Cafeteria located just right beside Avida Towers Prime Taft. This spacious and inviting restaurant, with its signature black and while floors, serves yummy and budget friendly meals that families and students will surely love. Black and White's famous Burger & Bacon Extra Special is a must-try along with a refreshing glass of their special red iced tea. 



Well, sometime if there was an ample time or break time during merienda, burger is the best food while having chit chat with your friends or reviewing your lesson because the next subject have a long quiz. Oh, I miss being a student.



The next destination is one of the longest-running Japanese restaurants in  Buendia-Pasay area, NEMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese dishes from freshly sourced ingredients. Nemoto's regular customers favor their Special Mix Maki. Their variety of must-try fares are the maguro (tuna) sashimi, ebi (prawn) and kisu (fish) tempura, and yasi itame (stir fry vegetables)



My blogger friend Jing Javier of amazingjingforlife.blogspot.com loves Japanese food, look she enjoyed the food and she like it very much. A very suggestive resto to those exchange student or to those Filipino students like Japanese food very much.









The third stop is the Rap's Steakhouse along Dagohoy Street. This meat lovers' paradise is an ideal choice for budget conscious diners. Sample their wide array of grilled steaks, including the highly recommended succulent porterhouse and T-bone steak at a fraction of the cost. But, what really makes Rap's b byword is their specialty sauces. Available in various selections, including Bordelaise (bone marrow,) red wine, and cream peppercorn, these sauces will perfectly complement any chose steak.








I love steak, so I ate much at Rap's, their sauce gave more appetizing that I can eat maybe 2 orders of rice now, hahaha, but for sure, when I am a student I can eat lots of rice with the steak and the sauce combine at Rap's. Well, all I can say is "Sauce pa lang ulam na, hahaha".



The Agno Food Court is the fourth destination of the Food Hunt. This open-spaced canteen has become an institution among students in Taft. Located in Agno street, just beside De La Salle University, the Agno Food Court boasts of numerous concessionaires that serves affordable food choice for students. Dimsums, doughnuts, Belgian waffles, and grilled rice meals are just some of the food stall that you can find in Agno Food Court.



Well, the organizer of the Food Hunt gave us a challenge they gave a money to buy food that you need to eat in 20 minutes because you will have an exam afterward. For me as student before, I will eat rice so that it will boast my brain to answer all the questions in the test. But since it's our fourth destination, I just chose Panini, a bread and fruit shake.









The final stop is at Noriter Cafe in Taft Avenue. This Korean-inspired coffee shop situated at the heart of the DLSU and SCB are is another favorite hangout spot among students. Try their famous Honey Bread and Java chip Frapuccino and relax  within its artsy interiors.



Love the cozyness of the place, its perfect to have a review. I just want to imagine, way back in my high school and college years, if digital cameras were present already, oh I'm sure I will have plenty of memorable captured moments.



Don't miss the chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure and join the Avida Food Hunt on Saturday, May 24. Enjoy good food and discover great dining options with the help of food hunt on Saturday, May 24. Enjoy good good and discover great dining options with the help of food hunt chief, Chef JJ Yulo.

Interested particiapnts can sign-up online for a chance to join via www.avidaland.com/events or you may drop by the Avida Towers Prime Taft project pavillion to register. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to make this event a fun family day you will surely enjoy.