Dear Jane's

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architecture
  • Company/Firm
    Minarc
  • Lead Designer
    Tryggvi Thorsteinsson
  • Other Designer(s)
    Erla Ingjaldsdóttir
  • Architect
    Minarc
  • Interior Designer
    Minarc
  • Construction Company
    ERLA Construction
  • Photo Credit
    Art Gray Photography
  • Location
    Marina Del Rey, California
  • Project Date
    September 2022

Dear Jane’s captures the essence of nostalgia, transforming it into a vibrant celebration of femininity and timeless elegance. Picture a roaring Gatsby-era soirée, where skirts twirl with every Charleston step, and long cigarettes create wisps of smoke that dance in the air. This bar is a symphony of electrical connectivity and shared experiences, where rich velvets glow softly under intimate lighting, and the clink of glasses accompanies carefree laughter. Here, boundaries dissolve, inviting guests to dance on open seas, surrounded by sand, sun, and twinkling stars.

The color palette spans a century, harmonizing the most iconic hues from 1920 to 2020. At the heart of this palette is a rich, velvety pinkish-red, embodying the sexy femininity that defines Dear Jane’s. This fusion creates a sophisticated aesthetic, bridging eras with a seamless blend of the best colors of the past century. Dear Jane’s is not just a bar; it’s an immersive experience where every detail celebrates the joy and freedom of a bygone era, brought to life in a modern, elegant setting.