# Building Block Cafes The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-amsterdam-rembrandtplein References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/starbucks-amsterdam-rembrandtplein) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.com/) The [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greener-store) Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is designed by Liz Muller & Starbucks Coffee. A contemporary and vibrant take on the classic franchise design, this stunning coffee house is constructed from a number of cubed wooden blocks. Serving as Starbucks' first European concept shop, this [cool coffee house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu) is filled with reclaimed and recycled furnishings and local art. Located in a former bank vault space, this spatial cafe pays homage to Dutch culture. From a cookie mould wall to thousands of building block accents, this bold interior strays aways from traditional design, paving way for imaginative and personality filled public design concepts. Built to meet [Leed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marpole-community-centre) sustainable building guidelines, the eco-friendly Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein works to conserve water and reduce energy consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Design:** The use of reclaimed and recycled furnishings and eco-friendly building guidelines presents opportunities for businesses to incorporate sustainable design in their spaces. - **Art-inspired Interiors:** The incorporation of local art and bold interior design elements like the cookie mould wall opens up possibilities for businesses to create unique and inspiring spaces. - **Reimagining Traditional Spaces:** The transformation of a former bank vault into a vibrant coffee house showcases the potential for businesses to repurpose and reimagine traditional spaces in innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can utilize sustainable design and art-inspired interiors to create memorable experiences for their guests. - **Retail:** Retail stores can explore the concept of reimagining traditional spaces to create immersive and visually appealing shopping environments. - **Commercial Real Estate:** Commercial real estate developers and property owners can adopt sustainable design practices and innovative interior concepts to increase the value and appeal of their properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditionally Designed QSR Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-korea-3.md) - [NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-amsterdam.md) - [Industrial Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-blue-bottle-coffee-west-bund.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Wooden Pillar Japanese Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-cafe.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md)