A grand welcome at Surabaya Tower

DMCI Homes recently completed the construction of the Surabaya Tower inside Raya Garden Condominiums.

Set on a two-hectare land along the West Service Road in Merville, Paranaque City, Raya Garden is a Bali-inspired community of three mid-rise and two high-rise condominium residences.

Easily accessible via major thoroughfares such as EDSA, South Expressway and C-5 Road, Raya Garden is urban sanctuary that is just at the doorstep of the business hub of Makati and the emerging economic district that is the Bonifacio Global City.

The property is likewise just a few minutes from commercial and entertainment centers, leading educational institutions, premier medical establishments, as well as the international and domestic airports.

The 15-story Surabaya Tower is the largest structure to rise in the community. However, it still carries the typical unit arrangements found in all the other residential buildings: central atrium found every five floors, single-loaded corridors that open up to gardens instead of neighboring
doors, a set-up that assures the welcome entry of energy-saving natural light and ventilation.

And since Surabaya Tower is foreseen as the grandest among the five residential structures, an air-conditioned, spaciously laid-out and lavishly adorned lobby for the building was designed.

Staying consistent with the theme of the entire development, the Surabaya lobby took inspiration from the distinct features of Bali design.

Two gentle welcome primitiffs (sandstone carving) smilingly greet everyone at the lobby doors. One area of the lobby serves as the lounge and waiting area. Very noticeable in this area is the wall treatment with varying depths and texture to complement the dream-like lighting effect.

Another area features the reception counter, designed with an organic concept of pure wood materials combined with granite.

An attraction at the said area is the stone fountain, crafted by authentic Indon craftsmen.

The third and last area is the elevator lobby. Surabaya boasts of three side-by-side high-speed elevators.

Balinese procession woodcarving hanging at the end walls serve as charming eye catchers in this area.

Aside from being the gateway for Surabaya Tower residents, the lobby is the converging point for community
features intended for residents of the other four buildings, too.

The lobby leads to the state-of-the-art fully equipped gym, the parking podium, various commercial areas, the community water station, laundry station, and the central community Property Management Office (PMO) all of which are housed at Surabaya Tower.

Raya Garden Condominiums is a project of DMCI Homes, the country’s first triple A builder/developer that offers families with modest income
optimum value for money by providing homes with exceptional features and amenities.

Source: Manila Bulletin