The Manila Digital Mural Art Contest is now open to DLS-CSB's Multimedia Arts alumni and students. The contest is in partnership with Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation and aims to focus on Manila City's historic and cultural character via its newest co-living residences, lyf.

Lyf is a one-of-a-kind accommodation to be managed by The Ascott Limited. It features hip, co-living spaces designed for the next-generation travelers. Its units are complemented with IG-worthy, modern, and fresh interiors to give guests an avenue for socials, work, and creativity. Guests can indulge in innovative shared spaces for collaboration such as the lounge, social kitchen, laundromat, fitness gym, and swimming pool.

"As the first lyf property to open in Manila, we'd like it to reflect the city's soul and unique character," says Cathy Casares-Ko, TLDC's chief operations officer. "Whether it is through the colors of the Manila Bay sunset, the texture of Intramuros' cobbled streets, or the dynamism of the city's food scene — lyf's walls are envisioned to exhibit Manila's vibrant colors and life."

TLDC has been known to capture the student market due to its project locations, and is accessible to top universities, including DLS-CSB. According to Casares-Ko: "TLDC's partnership with DLS-CSB is significant to us because our developments have been home to many DLS-CSB students, who continued to stay on as they pursued their professions.

"It's an opportunity to recognize the talent and creativity of the school's students and alumni. We believe they have a very competent program in terms of digital visual communication, having exposed their students to various storytelling, art forms, and media."

Angelo Lacson, DLS-CSB's vice chancellor for Academics, said: "For our students and alumni, it's an opportunity to inspire and motivate their audience through their art. We want their work to be able to spur creativity, and encourage collaboration and inspiration among the future residents of lyf. We hope that our audience discovers Manila City's old and new charm through art."

Winners will receive cash prizes. Plus, their winning murals will find a home at lyf's shared spaces including the Connect Lounge, Coffee Kiosk, Social Lounge, Private Working Pods, and Roof Deck located at Torre Lorenzo Malate along Malvar Street corner Vasquez Street in Malate, Manila.

For more information, email multimediaarts@benilde.edu.ph.