ABC House is located at Kertajaya Indah Regency Block, Surabaya, Indonesia. ABC House is short for ?A Brother?s Connecting House?, reflecting the client?s brief for the design of two houses for his sons? families on a 600-square-meter site. The structure, with a gross floor area of 500 square meters, consists of two symmetrical houses linked by a bridge. The bridge is an important element in the design; reflecting the architect?s goal of strengthening friendship between brothers amid the challenges of an urban environment.

The design challenge was to unite two separate stand alone houses for different families, while maintaining a sense of space and harmony between them. The solution was to create a central garden shared by both houses with a swimming pool, greenery and outside seating areas. Views to this garden can be enjoyed from within the houses and also from relaxation areas, complete with large sofa, in the overhead bridge between the houses. This transportation bridge becomes a beautiful lamp when lit at night.

A contemporary minimalist design was adopted with all structures following simple and symmetrical forms. A sense of openness and transparency was achieved through the use of large windows. Air circulation is promoted through the open design and integration of interior and exterior spaces.

The interior is finished with simple furniture and accessories with various elements of ethnicity and accent, reflecting the occupants? love of Indonesia. Down lights are used as well as various types of up-light lamps to expose different areas within the house.

Client: Mr. Ali T
Architect: Artistika Ragam Tata PT
Principal Architect: Paulus Rudy Jr
Project Architect/Designers: Boy I. Sudiaswarin, Ferick eXs, Wisnu
Contractor: Gunawan CV
Site Area: 600 square meter
Floor Area: 500 square meter
Building Height: 2 storeys
Construction Start: 2005