An Ultra-Cool Japanese Starbucks

11 Apr

THE STORE, BY KENGO KUMA, IS EVIDENCE THAT THE COFFEE GIANT IS BECOMING MORE AWARE OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES.

Starbucks recently commissioned starchitect Kengo Kuma to design an outpost in Dazaifu, a small city in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture, that, with walls covered in a matrix of wood planks, is a striking departure from the company’s typical uninspired (if familiarly friendly) interiors filled with tacky pendant lighting and faux-wood finishes.

3 Responses to “An Ultra-Cool Japanese Starbucks”

  1. Paris Mejias April 12, 2012 at 8:02 am #

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  2. Gavin April 13, 2012 at 5:37 am #

    Unless the locals have a different cultural perception of jagged sticks pointing at their faces than I do, my concern is that this bold design may be good for a photo op but not so good for making people feel welcome.

    • mervesert April 13, 2012 at 7:38 am #

      Yes you’re right=) thank you for your comment!

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