A grand welcome

MANILA, Philippines - With the recent construction completion of the Surabaya Tower, residents of Raya Garden Condominiums now get to fully appreciate serene splendor.

Set on a two-hectare sprawl 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 an urban sanctuary that is just at the doorstep of the traditional business hub of Makati and the emerging economic district that is the Bonifacio Global City. The property is likewise just a few minutes from burgeoning commercial and entertainment centers, leading educational institutions, premier medical establishments, as well as the international and domestic airports.

The 15-storey 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 5 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 amongst 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 dreamlike lighting effect.