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Funky, Retro Lounge Topping Unusual Houston Tower

January 25, 2017

By: Beth Rucker

From: gindesignsgroup

See how Houston designer Gin Braverman draws inspiration from the 1970s to turn the Raven Tower from a quirky bachelor pad into a hip, funky lounge.

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Raven Tower

Built in the 1970s as a bachelor apartment, the Raven Tower in Houston is now a lounge lofted above an icehouse-style bar and patio area.

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Mod Style With a Twist

Designer Gin Braverman of gindesignsgroup drew inspiration for the lounge space from midcentury modern style and the original owner's quirky tastes.

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Radio Installation

A stash of radios belonging to the original owner was found during construction, so Braverman turned them into an art installation.

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Low-Slung Furniture

Low-slung furniture is a nod to the space's 1970s origin. The furniture is easily moved to make the space more versatile for private parties.

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Amped Up

Grill cloth -- typically used to cover instrument amplifiers -- is draped across the low ceiling.

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Day to Night

"What the owners really wanted was the capability to be up there during the day with laptops and with a drink at night," Braverman says.

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Fancy a Game?

Crews had to use a crane to lift the 15-foot shuffleboard table to the top of the tower because it wouldn't fit in the stairwell.

Neutral Contemporary Entertainment Space

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Multifunctional Furniture

The shuffleboard table can double as a dining or food-service table.

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Funky Flair

Army canvas upholstery adds a funky flair to the comfortable seating.

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Sing Us a Song

A piano adds to the loungy vibe to the space.

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Keeping it Real

The original owner's touch remains in the bathroom, where the printed plywood adorns the walls.

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Wild and Weird

The printed plywood in the restroom features hunting scenes.

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Unrivaled Views

Located adjacent to Little White Oak Bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood, the Raven Tower enjoys sweeping views of downtown Houston.

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Funky, Retro Lounge Topping Unusual Houston Tower

Raven Tower

Mod Style With a Twist

Radio Installation

Low-Slung Furniture

Amped Up

Day to Night

Fancy a Game?

Multifunctional Furniture

Funky Flair

Sing Us a Song

Keeping it Real

Wild and Weird

Unrivaled Views

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