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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345518684@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08447.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><p><strong>Southlinks Estate </strong>recently hosted <strong>Sculpting the Everyday</strong>, a design-led panel discussion held in collaboration with <strong>Dexterton</strong> and <strong>Kohler</strong>, bringing together voices in architecture, design, and lifestyle for an afternoon centered on how thoughtful design shapes everyday life.</p><p>The conversation featured <strong>Claudia Melniciuc</strong>, Studio Director of RIOS; acclaimed architect <strong>Ed
Calma</strong><strong></strong>;<strong></strong> and<strong> Audrey Go</strong>, President and CEO of Dexterton, with the panel exploring the
intersection of art, architecture, and the objects we live with.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345721242@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08505.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345734645@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08341.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><p>Throughout the discussion, a clear idea emerged: that design is not only seen but deeply felt in the way we move through our daily lives. As host <strong>Issa Litton</strong> aptly noted, “You think, you act, you feel a certain way, because of the space you&#x27;re in.”</p><p>The panelists spoke about the importance of creating mindful moments within the home and in
shared environments. Audrey Go emphasized the intentionality behind good design, sharing
that “it takes time to create something, to think about what you’re putting into a space, piece by
piece, bit by bit,” highlighting how thoughtful curation shapes not just spaces, but experiences.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345756665@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08307.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345764424@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08232.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Claudia Melniciuc reinforced the idea that design should be both personal and aspirational.
“Each and every one of us, as users of design, should demand exceptional design in our
spaces,” she shared. “It should reflect who we are, help us gather and hold our memories, and
be something we strive for in our everyday lives.”
Equally important was the role of communal spaces, where design extends beyond the
individual and into shared experience. </p><p style="text-align:left">The panel highlighted how these spaces foster
connection, not only with others, but with one’s surroundings, while also responding to everyday
realities such as movement through changing weather conditions.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345851664@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08486.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345865203@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08478.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345881044@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08461.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>At Southlinks Estate, this is expressed through a series of thoughtfully integrated spaces. The clubhouse anchors the community as a central point for gathering, while covered pathways and an underground connection to the lifestyle center allow for a seamless flow across spaces. The result is an environment that feels both connected and considered, where daily life unfolds with ease, regardless of the conditions.</p><p>Architect Ed Calma reflected on the role of design in shaping lived experience, describing it as
“creating special experiences every day, finding new ways of experiencing space,” and noting
that designers ultimately become “interpreters of life.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345822804@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08252.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777345839844@ARAMAYTANAGON_-08261.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>The conversation also underscored a growing desire to reconnect with nature. At Southlinks Estate, this is reflected in its generous allocation of open spaces, with approximately 40% of the development dedicated to greenery, including a 1.2-hectare linear park that encourages movement, connection, and everyday interaction with the outdoors.</p><p>More than a discussion, Sculpting the Everyday offered a thoughtful look at how design, in its
quiet and intentional way, continues to shape how we live. As Audrey Go shared, “we also form
part of the story for the people we build homes for,” a reminder that design ultimately lives
through the people and moments it holds.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>For more information about Southlinks Estate, visit www.southlinks.com</em></strong></div>

<p>Southlinks Estate recently hosted Sculpting the Everyday, a design-led panel discussion held in collaboration with Dexterton and Kohler, bringing together voices in architecture, design, and lifestyle for an afternoon centered on how thoughtful design shapes everyday life.</p>

Southlinks Estate recently hosted Sculpting the Everyday, a design-led panel discussion held in collaboration with Dexterton and Kohler, bringing together voices in architecture, design, and lifestyle for an afternoon centered on how thoughtful design shapes everyday life.

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