At Starbucks, coffee is never the only star. “To inspire and nurture the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.”
This company mission is not only a core part of the brand's identity but is also deeply reflected in the spatial design of every store. Every detail—from colors, furniture, and lighting to acoustics and materials—is carefully chosen to create a "Third Place" for customers. It's a place where people can work, read, relax, and connect. Among these elements, wood has become the warmest and most meaningful language.
Contents :
1.Design Inspired by Reclaimed Wood & Craftsmanship
2.Blending Visuals & Touch: Seamlessly Integrating Wood with the Space
3.Sustainable Strategy: The Environmental Responsibility of Wood
4.Brand Image X Local Connection
Design Inspired by Reclaimed Wood & Craftsmanship
Starbucks excels at integrating reclaimed and natural wood into its spaces. Whether on walls, ceilings, floors, or furniture, you can see the finely preserved texture and growth rings of the wood. Using species like Mahogany, Oak, and Chestnut wood, the warm tones and natural feel allow people to experience a connection to nature even in the middle of a city.
Blending Visuals & Touch: Seamlessly Integrating Wood with the Space
A long wooden table, a row of bookshelves, a warm lamp, a cup of coffee—these elements create the relaxing rhythm and memories that define Starbucks. The integration of wood with the space goes beyond just visuals; it extends to the sense of touch and the flow of movement. Some stores cleverly use wooden louvers for partitions and mixed wood flooring to create rich visual layers. Wooden accents are used to craft cozy, booth-like corners, providing a sense of comfort and privacy.
This thoughtful approach can also be seen in many Taiwanese stores:
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Taiwan Chiayi Minxiong Starbucks, a former old barn, was transformed into a unique space. By preserving the large wooden beams and natural wood tones, it became a "coffee barn" where culture and modernity intertwine.
Sustainable Strategy: The Environmental Responsibility of Wood
Starbucks not only values aesthetic design but also implements its sustainability principles in its choice of building materials. This includes using reclaimed and locally sourced wood and adhering to LEED green building standards to reduce the overall carbon footprint of its buildings. Similarly, we at Bestwood are committed to promoting FSC-certified timber and low-carbon glued structural materials. We encourage architects and designers to incorporate recyclable and sustainable wood materials into their projects.
- Japan Dazaifu Starbucks，The aesthetic harmony of modern and traditional building materials
Brand Image X Local Connection
Starbucks' design is never a blind copy. Instead, it deeply resonates with the local style of each location. Whether it's the preserved wooden window frames and shutters in its Paris stores, the Japanese-style design that blends with Kyoto's machiya architecture, or the local wood building language in Taiwanese stores, wood becomes a common language that connects the brand with the local landscape. It serves as a bridge for communicating with the community.
At bestwood, we have always believed that wood is more than just a material; it is a medium for emotion and responsibility. We assist brands and architects in realizing their spatial visions by providing stable, reliable, and traceable wood solutions for everything from exterior structures to interior finishes. We ensure that every space is not only beautiful but also meaningful.
The journey of a cup of coffee begins with design, and the grain of a piece of wood marks the start of sustainability.
Let bestwood help you create that warm glow in your space.
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Source :
https://blog.udn.com/judy19740108/7676752
https://kreafolk.com/blogs/inspirations/starbucks-interior-design
https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/company-information/mission-statement
https://www.starbucks.com.tw/stores/special/stores_special_minxiong-chiayi.jspx
Created by Yasmine Osama Rasmi, Starbucks Coffee Interior Design, Behance, https://www.behance.net/gallery/66742547/starbucks-coffee-interior-design
Created by Kengo Kuma, Starbucks Fukuoka, Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZySAthbaB/
https://casacor.abril.com.br/en-US/noticias/arquitetura/starbucks-mais-bonitos-do-mundo
