Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?
- Written by Conrad Kickert, Associate Professor of Architecture, University at Buffalo
Many coffee shops today seem to be aesthetically divorced from time and place.stomy/iStock via Getty ImagesLike many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on ethically sourced beverages, strong local ties and a hip aesthetic.
They’re the kinds of places...