Starbucks: The 15 Most Beautiful Stores in the World

In addition to its coffee and snacks, the Starbucks chain is known worldwide for a feature that is a little different from what can be prepared in the kitchen: its architecture . Often incorporating local characteristics into its stores, several establishments also stand out for their original design. interiors, sustainable solutions and the use of different types of materials . Check out some of the most beautiful Starbucks in the world below!

1. Dazaifu, Japan

Probably one of the most iconic stores in the entire Starbucks chain: the project, located in the city of Dazaifu, in the Fukuoka prefecture in Japan , was designed by architect Kengo Kuma and uses more than 200 wooden sticks inside, creating a kind of latticework that projects up to the façade. If you think it reminds you a bit of the façade of the Japan House in São Paulo, there's a reason: Kuma also designed the architecture of the cultural center, together with the FGMF office.

2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Seef is one of the most popular leisure districts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . It is also home to one of the most Instagram-famous Starbucks: this store appears on almost every list of the most beautiful projects in the world , whether for its rustic style or for its modern design. or by the way it fits into the local architecture. The photo is by Filipino photographer @nickastig .

3. Sichuan, China

Kuanzhai Alley is a set of historic alleys in the city of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, China . The Starbucks there incorporates the sign with the company's name into the local architecture. Interestingly, in Mandarin, the name is 星巴克 (" xīng bā kè"). The photo above is by @jooooooeymm.

4. Paris, France

The store, located on Boulevard des Capucines in Paris, France, underwent a renovation in 2017 to restore some of the building's historic features. The building dates back to the 17th century and features ceiling murals, wooden floors and brass balusters inside. .

5. Alajuela, Costa Rica

Hacienda Alsacia in Alajuela, Costa Rica is Starbucks’ first and only coffee farm. There, you can visit the tree nursery, mill, drying yard and roaster. The open-air café overlooks the lush landscape of the Volcano. Poas.

6. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ibn Battuta Mall is the largest shopping mall in Dubai (UAE ) and its Starbucks is just as impressive: yellow and blue mosaics make up the domed ceiling and are accompanied by an imposing chandelier. The motifs are repeated throughout the arches of the courtyard. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLvwtpjDy6Q/

7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Starbucks store at Cinelândia Square in downtown Rio de Janeiro is located on the site of the historic Cine Odeon theater, which opened as a cinema in 1926 and is now a cultural and performing arts center. The design embraced the history, style and the meaning of the place , using existing elements such as mahogany wainscoting, original doors and windows, as well as decorative architectural details. Graphic patterns, rich textures and elegant lines evoke the experiences of 1920s Rio de Janeiro.

Starbucks at The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, USA , features a colorful geometric public art installation by French artist and photographer Georges Rousse that changes perspective as you move through the space.

9. Kawagoe, Japan

Located in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan , this store retains the historic feel of the 18th-century Edo era. Traditional architecture from the era is reflected in the wooden latticework exterior made from locally grown cedar and the traditional roof. There is also a terrace. near the Japanese style garden. The coffee chain is so popular in Japan that it even became a verb: スタバる ("sutabaru") plays on the Japanese name スターバックス ("sutaabakkusu") and means "go to Starbucks".

10. Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands

The Cockburn Town store is located on the waterfront at the southern tip of Grand Turk Island. It is the first Starbucks in the Caribbean nation of Turks and Caicos Islands . Its exterior is pale pink, and inside the atmosphere is light and airy. tropical climate.

11. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Tenerife is the largest of the four Spanish Canary Islands , located west of the coast of Morocco. The Puerto de la Cruz store was designed to be in keeping with the building's 18th-century architecture and is situated close to El Muelle beach, one of the many famous volcanic beaches in the region.

12. Washington, United States

The Starbucks Signing Store in Washington, DC, was designed to create a fusion of worlds and the best possible experience for partners and customers, whether they are deaf or hard of hearing. The bilingual store is led by a diverse team of partners who are fluent in English. and American Sign Language (ASL).

13. Chicago, United States

Customers of Japanese retailer Uniqlo can relax at the Starbucks located inside the Chicago, Illinois (USA) store : on the top floor, the café is LEED certified and has glass walls for spectacular views of the city.

14. Hong Kong

The centerpiece of the Starbucks store in Hong Kong ’s Pacific Place Mall is a dramatic kinetic sculpture hanging from the ceiling. The piece moves slowly in two-hour cycles, emulating the flow of coffee as it is poured into a cup . The work is by Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd (LEAD). See more details in the video below. https://vimeo.com/234268327

15. Idaho, USA

The Ketchun, Idaho (USA) store has a ski resort atmosphere (and was inspired by the town of Sun Valley). https://www.instagram.com/p/BZUK0uXFi-S/