Global village coffeehouse aesthetic

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1999 Designed by International Design Group

“The 90's were all about the widespread commercial implementation of trends that had started to emerge in the 80s amongst the 'architectural elite', like deconstructivism. You can see it in the skewed walls, forms & objects flying all over the place, and the industrial materials.”

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This arose in the 1990's (and in some instances the very late 80s) as a warm toned, craftsman & lodge-influenced style. It fits with the overall 1990s milleu of trying very hard at some semblance of authenticity while still being very artificial, especially when it veers into excessive theming. Caribou Coffee is a main example, but it appears in many other settings, like apartment building lounges, restaurants, resorts, etc. It's also tied into the general revival of 'Arts and Crafts' and…

Global Village Coffeehouse, abbreviated as GVC, is an aesthetic that was prevalent from roughly 1988 to 2004, overlapping with the Memphis Design/Memphis Lite aesthetic. It was inspired by the ambiance and cultural diversity often found in coffeehouses around the world. It blends elements of bohemian, eclectic, and cozy atmospheres with a touch of international flair. It was succeeded by the Mission School aesthetic. Global Village Coffeehouse was a sort of reaction against the computer/tech…

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