Starbucks is testing a new store concept that sounds like a radical departure from the latte version you visit here in the United States.
Located in the former vault of a historic bank on Rembrandtplein, the new shop will be a showcase for sustainable interior design and slow coffee brewing, with small-batch reserve coffees and Europe’s first-ever Clover, a high-end machine that brews one cup at a time. But the most radical departure is in the aesthetic: the multilevel space is awash in recycled and local materials; walls are lined with antique Delft tiles, bicycle inner tubes, and wooden gingerbread molds; repurposed Dutch oak was used to make benches, tables, and the undulating ceiling relief consisting of 1,876 pieces of individually sawn blocks. The Dutch-born Liz Muller, Starbucks concept design director, commissioned more than 35 artists and craftsmen to add their quirky touches to the 4,500-square-foot space.
(via wired)
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Hovard Design | I admire the concept, aesthetics and details brought by Hovard design to the identity, packaging and website for Eastfield Village owned by Don Carpentier. The craftiness feel is very dominant in the design in the choice of materials and photographs to work with as well as a classical cleanses in use of typography that is brought out beautifully in the website design as well. Hovard Design, founded by Bill Hovard, is a creative studio based in Brooklyn, NY specialzing in fashion, retail, beauty and lifestyle branding. Their client list includes Bath & Body works, Chico’s, Dove, Express, Children’s Center @ MSU, Macy’s, Target and White House/Black Market.
Eastfield is the lifelong project of Don, who is a true renaissance man in a modern world. Over 18 historic buildings have been meticulously relocated to the current property, many of which were originally slated for demolition. Don is not only a master carpenter, he is a historian, potter, printer, tinsmith and blacksmith, among his many other talents. Currently the property hosts workshops in 18th Century American trades, provides lectures on art and pottery, and is a remarkable oasis in a chaotic and technological world. Hovard Design chose to develop an identity to exemplify the village and its time period. Aside from the web, the identity is either printed letterpress or utilizes rubber stamps.
Have a look at more of Hovard Design’s works here
