Starbucks‘ newest retail outpost really shows off the coffee chain’s recent shift towards specifying eye-catching, unique masonry for the exteriors of new locations.
Salesman, Clark, helped the design team select one of our favorite offerings from Summit Brick — known as “Black Diamond,” this ultra-dark black brick has a subtle, variegated metallic finish that shimmers in the sunshine. Since commercial properties often require large windowless walls, cladding them with multi-color blends, flashed brick, or slightly irregular finishes (like this one) can help visually diffuse the enormity of those unbroken facades.
Another four Starbucks projects are on our plate for this coming year, featuring more black brickwork, soft pewter greys, and even fancy terracotta rain screen systems. Stay tuned!
LOCATION: 3316 S Cicero Ave, Cicero, IL
GC: Vequity
MASON: Ebben Masonry
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: Summit Brick
