Project Spotlight: Lucky Chan Sushi Parlour
We turned a historic Indiranagar home into a vibrant sushi parlour by layering local Channapatna crafts, candy-colored walls, and thoughtful stone details.
The alfresco dining area at Lucky Chan combines a playful pink wall with bold yellow and red tile panels. The design uses color and pattern to create a cheerful and highly photogenic restaurant interior.
We used locally mined Sadaralli granite for the floors and walls in the outdoor area. This durable, textured stone provides a neutral base that balances the bright colors used throughout the rest of the restaurant.
A private dining room at Lucky Chan, featuring a long table with a custom tile runner. The space is enclosed with wood paneling and illuminated by a large, handmade raw silk lamp, creating a warm and intimate setting.
The layout of Lucky Chan was designed as a series of interconnected rooms, reinterpreting the structure of the old house it occupies. A neon sign adds a modern, playful touch to the layered space.
A closer view of the dining area beneath the Channapatna craft installation. The mirrored beams reflect the colorful modules, making the space feel open and creating an endless pattern of form and color.
A closer view of the dining area beneath the Channapatna craft installation. The mirrored beams reflect the colorful modules, making the space feel open and creating an endless pattern of form and color.
About Project Spotlight: Lucky Chan Sushi Parlour
The layout of Lucky Chan challenged us to respect the bones of an existing Indiranagar house while creating a high-energy dining atmosphere. We used large mirrored beams to dissolve the structural divisions, effectively making the space feel open and fluid, while the Channapatna ceiling installation acts as the main visual anchor.
Designing for a sushi parlour requires balancing a specific, energetic vibe with the functional needs of a busy restaurant. In this project, we moved away from open-plan templates to create a 'room within a room' experience. This approach kept the intimacy of the original house structure intact while allowing us to layer distinct visual zones.
The material palette was a deliberate choice. We used locally mined Sadaralli granite for the floors and walls. This stone provides a calm, neutral backdrop that balances the vibrant pink and yellow walls. Lighting played a critical role in setting the mood. We worked with custom raw silk pendants that soften the light, avoiding harsh glares and ensuring the dining areas felt warm rather than clinical.
The ceiling is perhaps the most technical part of the project. 180 modules of handcrafted Channapatna wood are fixed above the dining zone. By cladding the structural beams in mirrors, we created a reflection effect that makes these modules appear to float infinitely, turning a standard ceiling into a focal point of color and form. This project highlights our commitment to blending traditional Indian crafts with modern hospitality needs, proving that a restaurant can feel both trendy and deeply rooted in heritage.
Maia Design Studio
I’m Shruti. At MAIA, we don’t just design interiors; we tell stories through spaces. Lucky Chan was a labor of love, blending my obsession with Indian heritage crafts like Channapatna lacquer with the high-energy vibe of a sushi parlour.
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