Director at Jordan Design Studio, Sophie Jordan, has curated a space which celebrates the relationship between fine art and fine food, paying homage to Australian landscapes and local artistic heritage. The muse for Bar Lettera was the first female sculpturist in Australia, who also lived locally in North Sydney.

“Theodora Cowan’s artistic soul underpinned our approach to Bar Lettera, which feels like a modern-day artist’s apartment,” said Sophie. “The rounded forms of ceramic sculptures are juxtaposed with strong marbles and raw Australian hardwoods across the dining room and bar. Hard and structured stone surfaces at ground level become softer as the eye rises to give the space a lighter feel. The punchy colour palette also takes a lot of references from Australian landscapes.”

“We use pendants within the canopy to throw a welcoming warm glow in tandem with inviting table lamps. Intricate lighting fixtures illuminate the travertine stone bar to infuse a sense of warmth, inviting guests to linger and savor every moment.”

Accessed from level 5 of Citadines Walker North Sydney, Bar Lettera will feature an all day offering that caters to locals and visitors alike, from business lunches to special occasions.

‘Project description’ words credit: Andrew Stewart, Alpha Consult