Indianapolis Restaurant + Hospitality Design
Shea in Indianapolis
Shea has been designing in the Indianapolis market for years, building deep partnerships with the hospitality operators defining the city’s dining culture.
Recently, our team partnered with Huse Culinary on 1933 Lounge by St. Elmo in Carmel, a 200-seat, post-Prohibition-inspired restaurant and bar that’s received wide praise for its detailed, immersive design. We also designed 1933 Lounge + HC Tavern at Indianapolis International Airport, blending two beloved concepts into a single elevated airport dining experience. And our partnership continues: we’re currently designing Harry & Izzy’s first location outside of Indiana, opening in Paradise Valley, AZ in 2026.
Shea in Indianapolis
Shea has been designing in the Indianapolis market for years, building deep partnerships with the hospitality operators defining the city’s dining culture.
Recently, our team partnered with Huse Culinary on 1933 Lounge by St. Elmo in Carmel, a 200-seat, post-Prohibition-inspired restaurant and bar that’s received wide praise for its detailed, immersive design. We also designed 1933 Lounge + HC Tavern at Indianapolis International Airport, blending two beloved concepts into a single elevated airport dining experience. And our partnership continues: we’re currently designing Harry & Izzy’s first location outside of Indiana, opening in Paradise Valley, AZ in 2026.
Our Work
From a legendary steakhouse brand’s newest concept to immersive airport dining, Shea extends brand through physical space with every touchpoint serving as a way to reach guests.
We Know Hospitality Design
Founded in 1978, Shea took on our first restaurant client in 1980 and we haven’t looked back. Working with chefs whose accolades range from James Beard awards to recognition from Food & Wine and Bon Appétit, major companies looking to build or redesign prototypes for national rollout, and all clients in between, it’s our business to create a space that best represents yours. We employ 50 architects, designers, and marketing professionals to make for an all-service creative firm that can fulfill every need.
How We Design
Shea creates total, all-encompassing experiences in every space that we design. Our design philosophy is to hit on every sense, every touchpoint, every feeling to give guests what they can’t find anywhere else. We design for you to reflect your vision, your goals, your passion — with the business knowledge and experience to back up every choice, and ability to help you through every step of the restaurant design process.
- Shea uses multiple points throughout the restaurant experience to employ design to reinforce brand and mission.
- Our team has experience creating restaurant designs in any setting, from ground-up buildings to reimaginations of existing brands and concepts.
- We’re a design firm that works for you, figuring out how to best connect with guests via design and setting you up for business success.
Let’s Talk
We’ve been building in Indianapolis and we’re not slowing down. Whether you’re developing a new concept, planning a renovation, or thinking about your next move, we’d love to hear about it.
We Know Hospitality Design
Founded in 1978, Shea took on our first restaurant client in 1980 and we haven’t looked back. Working with chefs whose accolades range from James Beard awards to recognition from Food & Wine and Bon Appétit, major companies looking to build or redesign prototypes for national rollout, and all clients in between, it’s our business to create a space that best represents yours. We employ 50 architects, designers, and marketing professionals to make for an all-service creative firm that can fulfill every need.
How We Design
Shea creates total, all-encompassing experiences in every space that we design. Our design philosophy is to hit on every sense, every touchpoint, every feeling to give guests what they can’t find anywhere else. We design for you to reflect your vision, your goals, your passion — with the business knowledge and experience to back up every choice, and ability to help you through every step of the restaurant design process.
- Shea uses multiple points throughout the restaurant experience to employ design to reinforce brand and mission.
- Our team has experience creating restaurant designs in any setting, from ground-up buildings to reimaginations of existing brands and concepts.
- We’re a design firm that works for you, figuring out how to best connect with guests via design and setting you up for business success.
Let’s Talk
We’ve been building in Indianapolis and we’re not slowing down. Whether you’re developing a new concept, planning a renovation, or thinking about your next move, we’d love to hear about it.
Integrated Services
Interior Design
Design audits, strategic/concept design, space planning, selection of all materials, furniture, and fixtures, and 3D design development
Architecture
Architectural documentation, construction administration and project management, carrying registration in over 40 states
Brand Development
Naming, positioning and concept/identity development for new brands. Brand audits, assessments, and refresh work for existing brands
Graphic Design
Logo design, full brand identity systems, signage and environmental graphics, concept presentations, and marketing materials
Production
Signage production, fabrication, and installation. Procurement of feature elements from signage to custom fixtures and furniture
Inspire
We travel! Our firm is passionate about constantly exploring, observing, and learning from our world, and we use those experiences to innovate every day. Just check our Travel section for the proof.
