by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 22, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
After many months and lots of blood, sweat, and tears, the awarding ceremony of AYDAPH2019 is finally here! In just a few hours we will know which of our finalists in Architecture and Interior Design will bring home the gold.
AYDAPH is an acronym for Asia Young Designer Award Philippines, a competition open to Architecture and Interior Design students in their third year or higher. It is a national competition sponsored by Nippon Paint and its partners, of which the Philippines is only one of 15 participating countries. The winner of the national competition will go on to compete at the international AYDA competition where the gold awardees of each participating country will vie for the title of Asia Young Designer of the Year.
AYDAPH2019 Finalists
Hundreds of entries were screened last December 2019 and whittled down to forty (40) which was later further whittled down to nineteen (19). These 19 are the best of the best for the year.
Finalists in Architecture
Nine (9) architecture students made it through the oral presentations and impressed the judges enough to make it to the finals.
Finalists of Interior Design
Ten (10) interior design students made it through the oral presentations and impressed the judges enough to make it to the finals.
The Asia Young Designer Awards challenges students of Architecture and Interior Design to come up with innovative and sustainable designs that could potentially be implemented in the future. Aside from cash prizes the finalists (and especially the winners) have the opportunity at an internship with a prestigious firm.
I, personally, am eager to see what innovations these students have come up with. If you want to see for yourself, register at http://bit.ly/AYDA2019Awarding and come to PETA today see our finalists and their entries for yourself!
I am a Benildean, I have been teaching in Benilde for more than ten years. And even though I do not teach in Architecture or Interior Design department I can’t help but feel pride for the accomplishments of our students. We have SIX (6) students who are finalists at the prestigious Asia Young Designer Awards Philippines … 1 in Architecture and 5 in Interior Design and the Awarding Ceremony is today … we will soon find out who will win in each category.
Aside from the big prize, there is a People’s Choice Award which is based on online likes. If you would like to vote for our Benildean students please visit the following links:
For our 5 Interior Design students please go and like their at:
The awarding ceremony is tomorrow, January 23, 2020, at 3:30 pm at the PETA Theater. If you are interested in attending please register at http://bit.ly/AYDA2019Awarding. Facebook likes will only be counted until right before the ceremony so do take the time to like the photos of our fellow Benildeans today.
Thank you for your support.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 12, 2019 | Events
Mr. Pinoy Hoops and Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines Inc. held a #PaintParty last November 9, 2019 in celebration of Mike Swift’s birthday. The party was celebrated at the Tenement Home, Taguig’s Famous Court.
#Paintparty is a one-day event that aims to beautify and inspire the Tenement community. Aside from painting the tenement ramps, apartments and corridors, the whole event was also armed with other fun filled activity such as Graffiti Wall painting, 3×3 Basketball game, and a free concert held in the evening of November 9.
Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines and Mike Swift also announced that they will join forces in supporting and strengthening the basketball community by painting a thousand basketball court nationwide thru the #everycourtcandream campaign. In the coming days, the Nippon Paint Gang (Nippon Paint and Mike Swift’s Paint squad), will go to different places in the Philippines to look for a basketball court to paint.
Do you want your basketball court to be painted next? Follow Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines Inc. and Mike Swift Facebook page for updates.
This event was also made possible through the cooperation of Tahanan Inc., Chooks To Go, Nike, MNL Kingpin, and Kings of the Court.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 1, 2019 | Events
This post was originally made by Mike Swift (Mr. Pinoy Hoops) on Facebook.
Time to celebrate! Come celebrate with us on November 9th at Tenement Home Taguig’s Famous court. Hoops, Painting, and a Free Concert starring some of Pinoy Hip-hop’s biggest acts (Shanti Dope, Pricetagg, Mike Kosa, Pino G, Loki, Acid Minds, Alex Bruce, and many more.)
I’ve been looking for paint sponsorships for over 4 years. Finally, someone noticed and are giving us the chance to live out our vision. The opportunity to give back by doing Basketball Art is a dream come true for me. This deal had been in the works for a few months, and finally, I am so happy and proud to say that I am now part of the Nippon family as an ambassador through #EveryCourtCanDream
For starters, we get to paint 1,000 courts. Would you like one of them to be yours? We have no system yet in who we should really pick first so stay tuned for all the info on my YouTube channel. #bornday #Every1CanDream what’s your dream? #Whosnext #nipponpaintph @pinoyhoops #nippongang
Paint Party is a whole day event (from 9 am to 12mn) and everyone (not just the artists) is welcome to join the fun and paint. This event is sponsored by Nippon Paint with the cooperation of What?, Chooks to Go, Nike, MNL Kingpin, Kingscourt, STR8, and Wilson. #paintparty
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 25, 2019 | Events
If you are currently enrolled in Architecture or Interior Design and in your 3rd year or higher you are probably looking for a good internship right about now. Expand your options and join The Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Award Philippines 2019 (AYDAPH2019).
Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 is a national design competition where Architecture and Interior Design students are challenged to design living spaces, buildings, recreation areas, etc. based on the theme for the current year. This year’s theme is FORWARD: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
AYDAPH2019 Theme
With the theme Forward: A Sustainable Future, participants are expected to come up with a design that embraces the concept of sustainability in an ever-changing world that would have a positive impact on an individual and in society. To guide all participants on what they are supposed to do the entry kit and color chips are provided on the official website, http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph. You may also click on the images below to download them.
Last year’s theme also centered on sustainability and innovation and the winners all received amazing prizes. This year promises more of the same with trophies, cash prizes, and internship opportunities up for grabs with some of their industry partners.
The Media Launch
The media launch of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 was held on July 24, 2019 at the Hotel Jen by Shangri-La on Roxas Boulevard with Cara Eriguel as host.
Cara Eriguel – actress, TV and events host, radio DJ
Cara warmly welcomed all attendees to this event, Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019, which officially kickstarted the competition. Attendees were composed of college/university deans and program chairs, representatives of partner organizations and companies, and members of the press (bloggers and traditional media).
Some of the judges for this national competition were present at the event and were invited onstage and introduced. They also took some time to answer questions from the audience.
From left to right: Ar. Rene Richie Corcuera (Executive Director, UAP), IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase (Principal Designer, WM Magcase Design), Ar. Ana Mangalino-Ling (JSLA Architects Partner and Associate), and Michael Francisco (Nippon Paint General Manager)
From left to right: IDr. Ivy Almario (Founder, Atelier Almario), Cynthia Almario (Founder, Atelier Almario), IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase (Principal Designer, WM Magcase Design), and IDr. Cara Marcelo (Founder, CMM Interior Design and Consultancy)
My personal thoughts
I am neither a student nor a graduate of Architecture or Interior Design but I find myself quite excited about this event. Since this competition is primarily sponsored by Nippon Paint I am definitely expecting designs that are colorful, yet tasteful.
With the problems of climate change and overpopulation and the depletion of natural resources I couldn’t help but turn to our bright, young minds to see if maybe they can come up with a feasible, innovative solution that is sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and an acceptable change that people will not have any issues adapting the design into their own living spaces, places of work, etc.
Project Noah, winning design of Ma. Rebecca Plaza, AYDAPH2017 gold award winner
As I dug through archives on the internet I came upon this article on The Philippine Star about Ma. Rebecca Plaza, AYDAPH2017 gold award winner in the Architecture category and I was in awe. Change for the better is possible, change is here. Her idea to use engineered bamboo for the exterior of the building is just innovative! According to her, bamboo has the tensile strength of steel and the compressive strength of concrete. With that in mind I can’t help but wonder why aren’t all modern local structures not made of this material?
And that is just ONE example of the ideas these kids come up with. Every year, 10 finalists per category are chosen out of the thousands who join. This means that every year, the judges are able to identify 20 incredibly talented students with the potential to change the world one establishment at a time. Amazing!
What can the winners and finalists expect?
Getting a good education nowadays is anything but cheap. From tuition to books and materials, to uniforms, etc. the list just goes on. As the enrollment for the new term approaches, students and parents alike often stress about whether they would have enough money.
Michael Francisco, Nippon Paint General Manager
Winning this competition or even just making it into the finals is one possible way of providing a solution to that ongoing worry. According to Mr. Michael Francisco, General Manager of Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, winners and finalists can expect to receive the following:
- Gold award (1st place) winners will receive P50,000 cash plus an internship opportunity and will compete in the International Competition of the Asia Young Designer Award in 2020.
- Silver award (2nd place) winners will receive P30,000 cash plus an internship opportunity
- 3rd to 10th place winners will each receive P10,000 cash
Special awards are also given to the finalists in addition to the above:
- P5,000 cash for Best Green Innovation
- P5,000 cash for Best Color Choice
- P10,000 cash for People’s Choice Award
The mentor and the college/university of the winner will also receive an award. In my opinion, this serves as an incentive for them to be more involved in the progress of their students that decided to enter the competition.
- P10,000 cash will go to the mentor of the gold award recipient
- P10,000 cash plus P10,000 in paint vouchers will go to the Best College/University
- P10,000 cash plus P10,000 in paint vouchers will go to the Best Supporting College/University
Design pointers for the competition
According to the official Facebook page of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019, the designs submitted are expected to do the following:
- Bring positive impact on environmental issues
- Infuse new values into the social and cultural context
- Enhance better community living and lifestyle
- Encourage progressive growth and development in a city
How they will do that is something that, I guess we will discover in the coming months and I, for one, am excited to see what they can come up with.
Will it be something for the home? Maybe a community center of some sort? Or will it be something for our pets and rescue animals? As someone who has grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, and turtles I can tell you right now that I would be very interested in something designed for pets, such as a community play area, for example. 🙂
Here is an overview of Nippon Paint AYDAPH2019 in an AVP that was shown at the media launch.
And with that the Nippon Paint Asia Young Designer Award Philippines 2019 commences! For more information about this AYDAPH2019 please visit the official website at http://www.youngdesigneraward.ph and follow these social media accounts:
Social media followers that join the bi-monthly trivia contest will get a chance to receive a special gift prize from Nippon Paint so do follow those accounts and join the trivia contest, too!
Don’t forget, when posting or reposting anything about this competition/event please use the official hashtags #nipponpaintph and #aydaph2019
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 1, 2016 | Business
Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines recently inked an agreement with United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) to sponsor the upcoming 42nd National Convention slated on April 21-23, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The National Convention is UAP’s annual premier event featuring exciting, educational, and entertaining activities that showcase Philippine development in urban planning and infrastructure.
Themed “Filipino Architects in a Rapidly Evolving World”, the event will feature a series of seminars and workshops on professional and technical development and industry trends, including a talk on the latest and most advanced color trends and coatings solutions by Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines.
In photo during the contract signing are (L-R) Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines General Manager Michael Chung; UAP Secretary General Nina Bailon-Arce; and Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines Senior Marketing Manager Bernice Bobadilla.
After many months and lots of blood, sweat, and tears, the awarding ceremony of AYDAPH2019 is finally here! In just a few hours we will know which of our finalists in Architecture and Interior Design will bring home the gold.
This post was originally made by Mike Swift (Mr. Pinoy Hoops) on Facebook.
If you are currently enrolled in Architecture or Interior Design and in your 3rd year or higher you are probably looking for a good internship right about now. Expand your options and join The 
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