After 8 years at the sharp end of Fitzroy’s vibrant dining scene, Cutler & Co was

ripe for a creative makeover. The design concept drew upon an unusual medical

condition called Synesthesia where one sense engages another, such as when

seeing an object triggers an unrelated sound or smell.

The rejuvenated Cutler & Co restaurant and bar is a collision of the senses. Think contemporary mixed with antique. Custom-design competing with junk-shop memorabilia. A whimsical play of opposites that somehow work together.

Incorporating the original whitewashed brick walls, the design’s materials draw on rich textural elements to tangibly represent Synaesthesia: earthy brown leather and smoky timber; rich mossy suede with turbulent green marble; crystalline glazed doors and quartz-like table tops.

The refreshed layout fosters progressive culinary journeys, from the intimate twosome to the revelrous function group – from drinks and taster plates to share at the front bar, to the buzz of the cosy banquettes in the main dining room, to more intimate lounging by the fire towards the rear of the space.

Cutler & Co pushes the boundaries of sensory interplay. It’s a celebration of difference. A disruption of the senses. A century-old metalworks factory reformed into an innovative example of memorable modern dining.