During the daily toil and grind in these fast-paced times, most people often forget that living a meaningful life is giving time for one’s self to seek one’s passion. Whether for a simple hobby or a life-changing pursuit, finding the perfect sanctuary to follow one’s inclinations is vital to discovering one’s purpose.

In this panoramic 350-hectare residential community where solitude and relaxation awaits everyone, residents will discover the perfect venue for recharging one’s soul after a day’s work. Apart from promising a calm and serene lifestyle, Ayala Greenfield Estates, Ayala Land Premier’s residential development in Calamba, leads one to their path of self-discovery.

Located only 30 minutes away from Alabang, it provides a sanctuary like no other. Surrounded by the beauty of Mount Makiling, Laguna de Bay, Tagaytay Ridge, and the Laguna plains to live at Ayala Greenfield Estates is truly to live in the grandness of nature.

Newly married businesswoman Cristina Leon-Yu explains the bold decision to move to Calamba, Laguna, with her lawyer husband. Having fallen in love with the panoramic scenery the neighborhood has to offer, the couple finally agreed it was the best place to raise their family. “And it really is just 30 minutes from Alabang! That’s when we finally decided to live here,” Ms. Leon-Yu explains.

The change of pace and scenery constantly marvels the couple. Says Cristina: “Now, we’re more relaxed and we have more time for ourselves. We love seeing Laguna de Bay from our bedroom and living area. It feels like we have a living painting surrounding our house, every single day. The place allows us to just spend time and commune with nature together. It’s really more of an emotional investment for us as a couple. Our home here is our very own sanctuary.”

“One cannot underscore the necessity of having a private space where one can contemplate and reflect,” says Juan Miguel Javellana, Ayala Greenfield Estates’ project development officer. “At Ayala Greenfield Estates, the residential community’s many features create a harmonious sanctuary for residents to enjoy what they want to do in life.”

Among the unparalleled views of Mount Makiling, Laguna de Bay, and Tagaytay Ridge, one has the ideal venue that encourages creativity and introspection. In this community that works around the environment rather than suppresses it, residents will undoubtedly get inspiration from the sprawling natural surroundings.

The different amenities of the community offer opportunities not only to socialize, but also to share one’s activities with like-minded people. Sports and nature lovers can enjoy the 18-hole par 72 championship golf course, the village clubhouse’s infinity pool, fitness gym, basketball, badminton, and tennis courts, as well as the Nature Park’s hiking trails with their friends and family. These and many other features set in the tranquil residential development truly cater to everyone’s individual pursuits.

“In the community, residents do not just have a house – they have a place that allows them to look for their purpose,” says Javellana. “Here, residents will find a grand way of living everyday that provides a magnificent backdrop to any family scene, and a getaway to comfort both their body and mind.”

Ayala Greenfield Estates isn’t just a refuge –it’s your personal paradise to wake up to every morning.

NUVALI is a master planned eco-community development that combines green building technology with sustainable architecture and construction. It espouses “Evoliving”, which is the seamless weaving of life, nature and technology for a healthier and less stressful kind of life where people and nature thrive in harmony.

Apart from the initial six residential projects, NUVALI boasts a well-designed commercial and business district development called the Lakeside Evozone which has been declared a special economic zone by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). It has facilities and infrastructure that include the lakeside retail center Solenad and NUVALI’s first BPO building, One Evotech. The Lakeside Evozone will be a key component of the approximately 200 hectares of commercial and business district that will rise in NUVALI as the main regional center south of Makati.

The forged partnership between Ayala Land and Globe Business assures residents and business locators of NUVALI with seamless and reliable voice and broadband connectivity as well as multiple lines for high-speed data communication within and outside their community.

Globe Business, the corporate arm of Globe Telecom and a full service Information Communications Technology (ICT) provider, continues to engage its partners in the real estate industry by continuously introducing products and services that support their noteworthy goals for the Filipino family.

Source: Philstar

Emphasizing ingenuity and grace, the regatta used top-of-the line remote-controlled sailboats, as participants teamed up with a chosen advocacy or group who will benefit from the prize money won on their behalf. Set on Montecito’s private lake, the fluvial competition emphasized the ease of residential living in harmony with nature.

A sprawling property hailed for being one of Ayala Land Premier’s lowest density projects since Forbes Park, Montecito is one of the most exclusive residential enclaves within the eco-friendly Nuvali development in Canlubang, Laguna. The first RC regatta was hosted on one of the lakes in the property.

Guests enjoyed various lifestyle activities.

They also went fishing on the lake and had their catch grilled.

On May 23, “Sail Away: The Montecito Regatta Experience” underscored the luxurious and laid-back lifestyle, where an easy and unhurried life awaits, enjoyed amid the amenities of Nuvali.

The expansive property also features its own paths for jogging, biking or running, plant nursery, chapel and clubhouse, with the latter designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin.

Source: Manila Bulletin

The ongoing Ayala Center redevelopment, initially costing P3 billion, will transform Makati’s premier shopping hub into a world-class mixed-use development that will cater to the needs of urban dwellers. It will feature an integrated community with new shopping, lifestyle and entertainment areas, office developments, residential condominiums, and hotels while enhancing traffic and pedestrian mobility through efficient use of open spaces.

According to ALI President and CEO Antonino Aquino, the planned redevelopment of Ayala Center is in line with the company’s over-all growth and sustainability strategy.

“What we aspire to do in the coming years is to grow with and move in the same direction as our customers,” Aquino said. “The plan for Ayala Center was borne out of an in-depth and careful study on what our customers need, want, and dream about. It’s really about providing people with an enhanced living, working and shopping experience,” he said.

At the forefront of this redevelopment will be the introduction of a new concept that will be the new Glorietta. It will showcase the best retailers and merchandise and offer unparalleled shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences that will reinforce the Ayala Center as a key destination in the metropolis.

Part of the redevelopment project also aims to improve the functionality and attractiveness of Ayala Center by rationalizing traffic, parking, pedestrian mobility and overall user convenience. Intercept ramps assembled to lead into interconnected, underground car parks will make it easy for vehicles to get in and around Ayala Center.

Another distinct feature to be developed is Palm Drive, a new major pedestrian-friendly boulevard connecting Makati Avenue to EDSA. This main artery will be shaded and lined with retail shops offering pedestrians a more relaxing trek around the Ayala Center.

New outdoor landscaped spaces will provide for more places to gather, bond and rejuvenate with family and friends. A re-energized Activity Center will become a venue for a diversity of uses and events that will complement and reinforce each other, generating round-the-clock activity and vibrancy.

The redevelopment will also include the construction of two new office buildings located within the Ayala Center. The office development will be composed of two mid-rise buildings with six to seven storeys built on top of the mall. It will have a combined GLA of approximately 39,000 sqms. Designed according to Grade A specifications, each building will be equipped to handle the 24/7 requirements of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. Potential locators will have a dedicated lobby for each building at the ground floor with easy access to the mall, drop-off areas as well as the other facilities around Ayala Center.

Internationally-branded hotels will provide a wide array of choices that appeal to discerning travelers and professionals. Aside from the development of the 300-room Fairmont Hotel and 30-suite Raffles Hotel, a 15-storey 347-room internationally branded businessman’s hotel will rise on top of the redeveloped Ayala Center. The new hotel will have a wide range of business facilities and amenities.

In addition, the latest residential venture by Ayala Land Premiere, Park Terraces, will soon rise right at the heart of the Ayala Center, creating yet another Makati cornerstone. Park Terraces, promises a heightened connectivity — one wherein proximity to retail and business areas is high priority via its interconnected underground parking that will link the development directly to Glorietta and to the best of Makati’s destinations.

Source: Manila Bulletin

With breathtaking views, home is going to be the most desired destination after work, a place that looks and feels like a vacation spot, but actually is your everyday Eden. After all, having one’s own personal paradise or sanctuary is a much-needed respite after dealing with stress on the job and various crises at different points of the day.

Set amidst a lush expanse of elevated land, with natural vistas all around, it’s an ideal location for those who want a fresh start–the visible cityscape reminding residents of the proximity of modern comforts. A mere 30 minutes from Alabang, this residential sanctuary created by Ayala Land Premier offers a distinctive and grand lifestyle for its residents.

A 350-hectare community in Calamba, Laguna, Ayala Greenfield Estates is surrounded by the beauty of Mount Makiling , Laguna de Bay, Tagaytay Ridge, and the Laguna Plains. “Ayala Greenfield Estates offers an unparalleled lifestyle.” enthuses Jose Juan Jugo, Head of the Land and Houses Division of Ayala Land Premier. “Here, nature unites with world-class design and luxurious amenities to bring a grand lifestyle to residents of the community.”

Apart from a full range of village amenities and excellent security features, the world-class facilities are worth exploring, so residents need not go far to have a good time. The Village Clubhouse designed by famed architect Leandro Locsin can be a splendid venue for celebrations and get-togethers. Others can take a refreshing break at the infinity swimming pool overlooking Laguna Plains or keep beloved children company at the kiddie pools. Should you need to work off your stress there’s a fitness gym on hand; while others itching for a challenging game of golf can opt to play in the private 18-hole par 72 championship course created by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the father of environmental golf course design. Residents can also hold family gatherings such as weekend barbecues, or take part in other activities like fishing in the man-made lagoon, or go biking to explore the trails at the Nature Park.

For those who take pleasure communing with nature, Ayala Greenfield Estates is the ideal place to appreciate diverse flora and fauna. “Animal lovers will truly enjoy living in Ayala Greenfield Estates, where 35 species and 21 families of endemic and migratory birds such as doves, woodpeckers, flower peckers, swallows, wagtails and shrikes can be seen,” shares Jugo. “After a long day, they can relax at the tree house and picnic huts surrounded by gardens at the 15-hectare Nature Park.”

With its incomparable serenity and its friendly community, residents will discover a much-welcome, much-needed breathing space in Ayala Greenfield Estates–a place where one can truly live in the grandness of nature.

And what better way to spend these memories than in a community nestled within an environment that allows us to engage in rest and recreation amidst an ecologically sound setting?

The latest residential development from Avida Land Corp. rings true to the company’s promise of homes that one could be truly proud of with nature as its backdrop.

“Nature is at the core of Avida Estates Nuvali. Numerous areas are dedicated to open spaces wherein one could engage in numerous recreational activities amidst a nature-inspired setting,” says Pol Tanco, head for Land and Houses Division of Avida Land.

Avida Estates Nuvali spans 26 hectares of land, encompassing an area of serene space in Calamba, Laguna. It is located within Nuvali, Ayala Land’s sprawling 1,750-hectare development that is envisioned to be a metropolis founded on standards of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

A feature unique to Avida Estates Nuvali is the Greenway, a two-hectare wide open space interspersed with lush greenery and tree-lined lawns that allow for biking, jogging, and other outdoor activities that families and friends can engage in. It has a 47-meter distance at its widest, and 17 meters at its narrowest.

The Greenway is book-ended by a 6,000-sqare meter amenity area that has the clubhouse and swimming pool at one end and a basketball court and play area on the other end.

Interconnected alleys, meanwhile, allow easy movement from one pocket park to the next as well as the Greenway, a two-hectare wide open space interspersed with greenery and tree-lined lawns
“Families can engage in a different outdoor activity every day. Go biking with the family or opt for some solitary R&R in one of the pocket parks,” says Tanco.

Aside from making the environment a prime consideration, Avida Estates Nuvali likewise works towards providing utmost convenience to families through commercial and retail centers.

“Families who want to live in an environment-friendly and sustainable community that is conducive to family development and keen on social awareness, but is still close to schools, hospitals, and commercial centers will find Avida Estates Nuvali the prefect place to live in,” says Tanco.

Avida Estates Nuvali is, in fact, just adjacent to Xavier School, which is slated to open in 2012 as well as an upcoming retail center.

And as with the homes in other Avida Land developments, the houses here are something that anyone would be truly proud of. Numerous design options are available to suit one’s aesthetic and practical preference.

House and lot packages range from P4.3 to P6.3 million.

Avida Estates Nuvali is just one of the many projects that Avida Land has lined up for this year alone. More units are slated to be made available in the Visayas and Mindanao.

In the course of 20 years, Avida Land has already transformed close to 682 hectares of land into dream communities for Filipino families. To date, it has made 25,907 homes available in the market, homes that have provided Filipinos with a dream home they could truly spend many happy memories in for the rest of their life.

Source: Business Mirror

Set amid a lush expanse of elevated land, with natural vistas all around, it’s an ideal location for those who want a fresh start – the visible cityscape reminding residents of the proximity of modern comforts. Only 30 minutes from Alabang, this residential sanctuary created by Ayala Land Premier offers a distinctive and grand lifestyle for its residents.

A 350-hectare community in Calamba, Laguna, Ayala Greenfield Estates is surrounded by the beauty of Mount Makiling, Laguna de Bay, Tagaytay Ridge, and the Laguna Plains.

“This development offers an unparalleled lifestyle,” said Jose Juan Jugo, head of the Land and Houses Division of Ayala Land Premier. “Here, nature unites with world-class design and luxurious amenities to bring a grand lifestyle to residents of the community.”

Apart from a full range of village amenities and excellent security features, the facilities are worth exploring, so residents need not go far to have a good time. The Village Clubhouse designed by famed architect Leandro Locsin can be a venue for celebrations and get-togethers. Others can take a refreshing break at the infinity swimming pool overlooking Laguna Plains or keep their children company at the kiddie pools. Should you need to work off your stress there’s a fitness gym; while others can have a challenging game of golf at the private 18-hole par 72 championship course created by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the father of environmental golf course design.

Residents can also hold family gatherings such as weekend barbecues, or take part in other activities like fishing in the man-made lagoon, or go biking at the Nature Park.

For those who take pleasure communing with nature, this community is the ideal place to appreciate diverse flora and fauna. Animal lovers will enjoy living here, where 35 species and 21 families of endemic and migratory birds such as doves, woodpeckers, flower peckers, swallows, wagtails and shrikes can be seen. After a long day, they can relax at the tree house and picnic huts surrounded by gardens at the 15-hectare Nature Park.

Source: Manila Bulletin

Sustainability starts at home.

As the green movement further intensifies around the world, real estate developer Ayala Land advances this impetus by encouraging and supporting various sustainability efforts around the country.

Through Nuvali — an innovative 1,750-hectare mixed-use community in Laguna, Ayala Land aims to establish an environmentally, economically and socially healthy, thriving community of the future. Just three years after Nuvali was launched, one of the newest additions to Nuvali is Ayala Land Premier’s Santierra — a private, and exclusive, high-end residential subdivision. Unique to Santierra is how it has been developed to fuse the elements of sustainability into the community through a functional and aesthetic integration of well-thought and responsible design elements.

“Santierra was planned towards enhancing the natural environment, encouraging residents to go out and enjoy its distinct views, tree-canopied streets, and various outdoor amenities,” says Mayi Platero Rodriguez, project development manager of Santierra.

Its sustainable features include establishing natural and recreational park areas which use endemic tree and plant species. This simple move means less water consumption and fertilizer use –a benefit which is both healthier and costs less for its residents to maintain. The natural flora grows better and creates a cooler, fresher climate due to the added shade. Interestingly, it also provides a better ecosystem for the local birds and other wildlife. This also supports a healthier environment because a thriving bird population keeps unwanted insects in check in addition to creating a pleasant, cheerful ambiance.

The community is also designed to use a dual piping water system. The investment in the system is much higher than using traditional piping, but the benefit is that Santierra’s residents will have a much more sustainable water supply because a lot of water can be efficiently recycled for watering lawns and other uses which do not require potable water. Santierra also uses porous pavers, which directs rainwater back into the natural aquifers, recharging them more effectively.

In this development, about 30% of the land area is set aside for parks and open spaces – which are used to create the perfect backdrop for small groups of clustered neighborhoods. To give you a sense of its scale, Santierra’s impressive park circuit is the largest contiguous park system among existing Ayala Land Premier developments, stretching more than five kilometers. Suburban living is made relaxing with roads and paths bordered by trees, providing the perfect transition between future urban boundaries of Nuvali and exclusive private residences. Landscape elements are a distinct feature of Santierra, as the different blooming seasons of the trees offer scenic vistas throughout the year.

Source: Philstar

This is seen as a low-margin but high-volume segment that is envisioned to become the “biggest brand” in ALI’s residential portfolio and a major revenue contributor to the company in five years.

The new unit, Amaia Land Corp., targets households from the so-called class “C” income segment which can afford a monthly amortization of P4,000.

Its inaugural project is the P1.08-billion Amaia Scapes Laguna in Calamba, near Laguna’s major industrial parks. Amaia Scapes offers 1,828 housing units with living areas ranging from 25 to 56 square meters on lots ranging from 40-75 sq.m.

In a briefing Thursday, ALI head for residential business group Bobby Dy said the group was grooming Amaia to be the “biggest” brand in ALI’s residential portfolio in five years in terms of unit sales, revenues and profitability.

“This is where we feel we’ll make a significant impact,” Dy said, noting that the Ayala group would like to break the notion that only the well-off could own an Ayala Land product.

While ALI’s three existing brands—Ayala Premier, Alveo and Avida which focus on the upscale and middle-income segments—were now catering to only 7 percent of the Philippine population, ALI believes Amaia can post exponential growth in market reach given the huge backlog in this segment.

Amaia, designed for households with combined monthly earnings of P20,000 to P50,000, is seen catering to 34 percent of the population. While the Ayala group is not yet ready to penetrate the “socialized” segment—or households seeking housing units worth P400,000 and below, officials said this could be the company’s next step in the future. The “D” and “E” segments combined are estimated to account for about 60 percent of the local housing market.

Based on ALI’s estimates, there is currently a shortfall of about 4.2 million housing units for the combined C, D and E segments.

Amaia Land was established as a subsidiary of ALI but brand-wise, it will be under the auspices of Avida Land.

Avida president Leo Montenegro, who is also president of Amaia, said there were six more projects in the pipeline for Amaia for the next two years. However, he said the initial geographical thrust would be the Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Quezon) area, considered as a tried-and-tested market given the industrial activities in the area and its proximity to Metro Manila.

For the Amaia Scapes Laguna project, ALI expects to generate P4.6 billion in sales in four-and-a-half years. The first sector in the 20-hectare project is scheduled to be turned over to the buyers before Christmas this year. ALI is targeting to sell at least 400 units this year.

Avida vice president Ricky Celis said Amaia’s brand proposition was “empowerment” by proving good quality yet affordable homes.

It also targets newlyweds and young families including salaried employees and small entrepreneurs. Amaia, Celis said, would offer low-cost housing units in a good location, with unique master planned community concepts, sense of spaciousness, consistent quality and workmanship and materials, structural warranties and provisions for growth.

Source: Inquirer