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STYLE + LEISURE

THE RIVER OAKS
THE RIVER OAKS BUILDING is a shining example of architectural preservation. Originally known as The River Oaks Apartments in the early
1960s, Houston architect Cameron Fairchild was behind the midcentury building’s original design. Arel Capital decided to renovate
the historic structure, keeping the structurally sound bones as a base
while modernizing the design to create fewer residences and creating a more spacious high-end design. Floor-to-ceiling glass and
mid-century influences are predominant in the design throughout.
It doesn’t get any sexier than the building’s mailroom.
Design elements like warm walnut and brass flirt with soft white
leather curves, turning the mundane task of sorting through mail
into a moment to organize the mind.
www.theriveroaks.com

Mailroom at the River Oaks, Image courtesy of the River Oaks

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