STARBUCKS SHIPPING CONTAINER DRIVE THROUGH
Starbucks has opened a new drive-through store in Tukwila, Washington constructed out of four shipping containers that used to deliver the brand’s tea and coffee round the world.
The store was designed by in-house architects and at 448 square feet is similar in size to standard stores with room for three baristas to work. The new store is part of a company initiative to increase sustainability in retail design and reduce energy use and operational costs. Although it’s a one-off for now it’s something that could be rolled out across more locations in the future.
The terms ‘drive-through’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ don’t necessarily go hand in hand but it’s still good to see large corporations actively making an effort to up their green credentials. The reclaimed shipping container as retail space is proving to be a popular way to do this – making good use out of redundant resources as well as creating unique store environments.
