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The Ra Ra Room

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Private Club
  • Company/Firm
    Gensler
  • Lead Designer
    Siobhan Barry
  • Interior Designer
    Gensler
  • Construction Company
    Okland Construction
  • Photo Credit
    Douglas Friedman
  • Location
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Project Date
    22 Nov 2024

The Ra Ra Room is a members-only dining club tucked inside downtown Phoenix’s basketball arena, created to surround guests in mystery, glamour, and nostalgia. A painted red line leads to a discreet doorway glowing in neon, where guests pass through a curtained opening and step “on stage.” Inside, art deco elegance meets mid-century supper club charm, anchored by a sculpted ceiling, Murano glass chandeliers, and a lively central bar.

Warm pink and red hues, drawn from the desert landscape, set a lush backdrop. Hand-troweled plaster columns with mirrored bases amplify movement and reflection, while plush carpets soften the sound and light. Brass-accented chairs, animal-print details, and ruched drapery add layers of wit and sensuality. Local artwork completes the scene—a glamorous blend of Phoenix’s desert soul and Rat Pack-era flair.