Future real estate leaders take the spotlight at 'Own The View' showcase

Makati, Philippines - July 12, 2025 — In a bold fusion of vision and innovation, graduating students from iAcademy stepped beyond the classroom and into the spotlight at the “Own the View: The Aya Hills Showcase”, held at the iAcademy Nexus. The event marked a dynamic collaboration with Havitas Properties, spotlighting how creative education can shape the future of real estate.

In his opening remarks, iAcademy President Professor Richard Thaddeus Carvajal set the tone with a message that resonated deeply with the audience: “We’re proud to unveil a project shaped not only by architectural expertise and market insight, but by a unique collaboration with graduating students who dared to dream, design, and bring their creativity to life.”

The showcase centered on Aya Hills, a rising resort-style residential enclave in Talisay, Batangas. More than just a scenic location, the event revealed how this development is becoming a launchpad for young minds in design, branding, communications, and tech-based leasing strategies.

iAcademy’s RFT-11 graduating class presented immersive concepts, including digital leasing models, Airbnb campaign pitches, and branding frameworks inspired by the evolving tourism-real estate ecosystem. The exhibit emphasized real-world readiness, turning academic output into market-responsive solutions.

Guests included real estate professionals, educators, and potential investors. The showcase also hinted at future internship pipelines and collaborative projects, generating buzz among Real Estate Management students preparing to enter a competitive industry.

What began as a student capstone quickly evolved into a visionary platform for market innovation. And for Havitas Properties, the collaboration underscored Aya Hills not just as a destination, but as a strategically designed Active Yielding Asset — a space where views are owned, experiences are shared, and value is built.

“This was more than a showcase,” said one industry guest. “It was a glimpse of the future — designed by the future.”