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

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

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

True enough, ALP pioneered residential landmarks with projects such as Forbes Park in Makati that set the tone for a traditionally prominent and exclusive living in the then rising CBD of Makati City.

Not surprisingly, as the metro continued to grow and evolve, Ayala Land Premier offered a similar lifestyle option in the emerging commercial and residential district in the South called NUVALI. The company introduced Abrio in 2007, ALP’s maiden development in NUVALI, the burgeoning CBD in the South. Abrio ushered in a new level of privacy, security, and sustainability that set the standard for the company’s next-generation exclusive neighborhoods.

But the rapid changes in the industry influenced an evolution in the needs and preferences of typical ALP subdivision buyers. Now, Ayala Land Premier is adding another ground-breaking residential landmark in NUVALI — one that is now more able to fit the evoliving palate of a more active set of ALP citizens. Its new project, Santierra, introduces a new living concept that marries the ease of modern living and the serenity of natural environs. The perfect natural urban refuge right beside the NUVALI commercial-residential district not only offers privacy when residents need it but also features avenues for socializing, interaction and love of the outdoors.

“Santierra is a rejuvenative urban refuge that has easy access to the future commercial and residential district and the active lifestyle oriented amenities,” enthuses Jose Juan Jugo, Senior Division Manager and Head of Ayala Land Premier Land & Houses. “Its design is geared towards enhancing the natural environment, encouraging residents to go out and enjoy the distinct views, walkable pathways, and various outdoor amenities found in the neighborhood.”

The latest ALP project in NUVALI is surrounded by tree-lined roads and features amenities such as jogging trails, exercise stations, a Great Lawn, an outdoor amphitheater and infinity pool — all made for the residents’ enjoyment. An ideal natural urban sanctuary, Santierra joins expansive greens with the convenience of a commercial district, creating a residential community where individuals live in harmony with nature without sacrificing their need for convenience.

Of the total development area, about 30% is transformed into parks and open spaces, providing the perfect backdrop for clustered neighborhoods, a place where residents can find their own private nooks amidst the natural environs. Suburban living is made relaxing with roads and paths bordered by trees, providing the perfect transition between future urban boundaries and exclusive private residences. Landscape elements are a distinct feature of Santierra, as the different blooming seasons offer scenic vistas throughout the year.

“Greenery is incorporated into the master planning of residential spaces as trees are arranged to ensure lot owners that their homes are not openly visible from the main road,” says Jugo. “Santierra is aligned with NUVALI’s commitment to preserving and protecting the environment, and providing the residents with a sustainable community—a neighborhood that thrives hand in hand with nature.”

Indeed, as the market’s preferences evolve, Ayala Land Premier continuously embarks on projects that will carry on in its promise to look forward and create a home that will exude the trademarked exclusivity and distinctiveness which is truly Premier.

Source: Inquirer

Ayala Land president Antonino Aquino said they are becoming more active in developing the 1,705 hectare mixed-use community project in Sta. Rosa and Calamba, Laguna as they see better prospects on the back of the market recovery.

To start off, ALI unveiled its latest residential product in for Nuvali while announcing plans to build more structures for its office and commercial components.

Ayala Land launched the Santierra community under the Ayala Land Premier brand, which caters to the high-end market. This is the third project to be launched by Ayala Land under the Premier brand.

The firm plans to sell a total of 540 lots out of the 70 hectare property allocated for the project. The project is expected to cost the firm P1.5 billion to develop.

Santierra lots range between 600 to 1,200 square meters with selling prices ranging from P12,200 to P14,200 per sqm. There will be an additional premium for added features like corner lots, premium view and additional space or greenery.

Since being offered for sale, Santierra has earned the distinction of being the highest grossing project to sell on an opening day/weekend sale, grossing P1.08 billion from the sale of about 100 lots. Set for initial development will be 124 lots for phase one.

Ayala Land vice president for sales Bernand Vincent O. Dy said they are also looking to build more office space for the business process outsourcing sector, as uptake for BPO space remains strong in areas outside Metro Manila.

Meanwhile, Nuvali’s retail space will be expanded by another 10,000 sqm. from the current 2,000 sqm.

Source: Manila Bulletin

With the recent celebration held simultaneously at the clubhouses of Verdana Homes Mamplasan in Biñan, Laguna, and Treveia at the rising Ayala development Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, guests felt the season’s cheer way ahead of schedule – as they experienced the unique, incomparable lifestyles of Alveo Land’s two dynamic residential villages.

In the recently-held “Bounties of the South” – a Christmas celebration of Alveo’s South Side, families and friends enjoyed the gift of precious bonding time with their loved ones amidst the setting of a warm, friendly venue.

“As communities that offer a fresh, vibrant way of life away from the hustle-bustle of the city, Treveia and Verdana highlight the importance of social interactions,” notes Nerissa Josef, Alveo Land’s vice president for project development. “Through this event which celebrated the season of warmth and bonding, we wanted to communicate how ideal these Alveo communities are, in fostering these values among our residents.”

During the event, everyone participated in various fun, creative activities, such as the “Yule Sparkle”, where people craftily made their own decorative candles, for display under their Christmas trees. Parents and their kids meanwhile gathered around a clubhouse tree as they solved the riddles which hung on its branches for a delightful prize which awaited the puzzle whiz. After engaging in this exciting, brain-twisting activity, guests headed to the pool as they playfully fished the balls out of the water which they exchanged for surprise treats.

source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=535492&publicationSubCategoryId=76

Montecito’s inclusion in the portfolio of Ayala Land Premier’s distinctive communities comes as no surprise. Located on what was part of the Yulo estate and where Nuvali is now situated, Montecito complements the new standards of living that Ayala Land Premier envisions for Canlubang.

Jose Juan Z. Jugo (JJZJ), Head of Ayala Land Premier Land and Houses answers questions regarding Ayala Land Premier’s collaboration with the Yulos.

Montecito now joins ALP’s roster of distinctive communities. Tell us more about how this happened?

JJZJ: Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has had a long partnership with the family of Mr. Yulo on the properties around Montecito. That alliance has been very successful and fruitful. Therefore, it felt natural to extend the relationship through additional projects-Montecito was the answer because of its beautiful terrain, great views, lots of green, open spaces and even its own lake, It was a natural fit to our brand.

Creating distinct communities is one of the pillars of Ayala Land Premier communities. We felt that Montecito was the right project to address yet another niche-one that embraces gracious living and timeless values. Almost everything in Montecito, from the way the lakes welcomes those who enter its premises to the way one individual lot relates to the others around it-was designed to encourage a kind of gracious interaction.

What did Ayala Land see in Montecito?

Montecito’s promise is supported by a very strong backbone: the concept of family and friendship. Mr. Yulo took that real estate concept several steps forward. The design of the village was deliberate to make family and the closest of friends interact with each other.-the way good neighbors used to. Greenways between lots serve dual purposes. They ensure that there is enough space between homes for valuable privacy. But they also make it easy and conducive for neighbors to come together and bond whenever they choose to. The lake is another example. Not only is it a central water feature for visual appreciation. It is there for fathers to go fishing with their children, and for children to run and bike around without their parents worrying. Physical features like these, put together, crystallize that vision of gracious living and preserving timeless values. These are beliefs that Ayala Land Premier shares.

How is Montecito aligned with the existing projects of Ayala Land Premier?

Ayala Land Premier works around by five pillars of excellence: prime location, distinctive communities, unsurpassed quality, hassle-free service and worry-free ownership.

Montecito is surrounded by Nuvali, therefore as far as Nuvafli conveniences are concerned, Montecito enjoys similar advantages as other ALI projects within Nuvali.

What makes Montecito distinct in addition to the features mentioned earlier is the Locsin-designed Yulo estate within Montecito, and the land it sits on was so generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Yulo to the community. Our designers are now working with Andy Locsin of Leandro V. Locsin Partner to convert that mansion into a village clubhouse that shall be called “Pasa Tiempo”. Never before have we had the opportunity in other projects to offer a clubhouse with such heritage to our residents. Interestingly, this former private residence is going to be the largest clubhouse we will have in our current portfolio of high-end projects.

Montecito’s quality is very apparent once you enter the grounds. Everything looks sharp and well-maintained. Ayala Land Premier’s involvement in Montecito helps to ensure that this quality will be continued and safeguarded all the more.

The last two pillars: hassle-free service and worry-free ownership are really measures of the high level of service standards we give to all our buyers across our projects. We have worked very hard to ensure that the servicing one buyer receives in one project is of the same quality as another would get in the others. There are very strict practices we apply in our projects to ensure that our buyers and residents are satisfied to their expectations. Montecito is not going to be an exception. We have embraced it and made it one of ours-and with that comes everything else that comes with the brand.

What new project features will you be adding? What can residents look forward to doing in Montecito?

The major facilities such as Pasa Tiempo’s renovation and a Locsin-designed chapel will be completed by 2011. There will also be a few residential blocks and road networks that we will be redesigning to make the lot cuts more homogenous with each other.

Would you say that Montecito is centrally-located? What are the nearby schools, hospitals, business districts and lifestyle centers?

There are two ways to answer this: the immediate and the forthcoming.

The immediate way is to say that Montecito if a five-minute drive away from the heart of Sta. Rosa. As we know, Sta. Rosa has become a bustling, highly-respectable town filled with very exclusive communities (several of which are ours), shopping centers, medical facilities and top private schools such as La Salle and St. Scholastica’s. The second answer is that Montecito is embraced by Nuvali. As we know, ALI is developing Nuvali as the regional center of the South-a regional powerhouse development. Being the next major center in the country, one can expect even more developments to come in time. All of these forthcoming developments such as a business district, retail hub, BPO campus, and others will be accessible from Montecito.

Also key to note is now that Montecito is now part of Ayala Land Premier’s portfolio, its main access is now through the Nuvali Spine Road coming from either the Sta.Rosa-Tagaytay Road or in a few months, through the road we are building from the Mamplasan exit. A true convenience coming from the circuitous backroads one had to pass before the partnership was forged.

Tell us more about “Welcome back to how life once was.” campaign. How does this tie-in with Montecito? How do people develop stronger family ties and a real sense of belonging in a community?

During our partnership talks, I had the privilege of personally getting to know some of the family members who saw the project rise from the start of development. And throughout our discussions, I could tell that family and community were truly the backbone of the project’s vision. The project was intentionally designed to foster interaction with family and neighbors. Almost like a sequence of steps beginning with the welcoming breeze by the lake and culminating with the laid-back Pasa Tiempo experience, Montecito reminds us of things which really matter most. And the design encourages its residents to live those values-gracious living, neighborliness, being part of something important, and creating one’s own legacy. The elements and features in Montecito not only help us see this, they help us live them through again.

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“Many Filipino families are aware of the green movement, and contribute in their own ways to making the environment cleaner and more livable. Sadly, these efforts are not being amplified, since the residential communities they belong to lack green initiatives and technology,” explains Eunice Acejo, division head for Marketing of Alveo Land.

As an Ayala Land company, Alveo Land sought to address this lack of supportive, sustainable communities in the Philippines through Treveia—a 60-hectare development that offers effortless eco-living amid a family and community nurturing environment.

Grand Clubhouse

What makes Treveia appealing to families is its abundance of modern amenities with sustainable elements, such as the Grand Clubhouse.

Through its innovative architectural design, the Treveia clubhouse is able to use natural resources efficiently. Construction of the clubhouse involves a reduced amount of materials, energy, and development space; while natural lighting and ventilation decreases dependency on air conditioners and indoor lighting. These features allow residents to enjoy the clubhouse without putting too much strain on the environment.

Not only energy efficient, Treveia’s clubhouse also integrates nature and modern design seamlessly. Trees from the outdoor area enter the clubhouse, giving it the same look as the winter gardens found in Western countries. “We took the principle of living with nature to a higher level. We didn’t take the outdoors inside; we took the indoors outside,” explains Architect Gilbert Berba, Innovations and Design Head of Alveo Land.

Alveo Land Corp., formerly Community Innovations, sets the benchmark for innovation in Ayala Land. Armed with sharper foresight, unparalleled excellence and total commitment, Alveo Land Corp. is a real estate company that doesn’t just find the means to provide the most innovative homes, it looks for ways to make you live the life you deserve.

source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=527078&publicationSubCategoryId=76