Starbucks opened a new location in Taiwan that's constructed entirely from 29 recycled shipping containers.

The 3,444-square-foot store, designed by architect Kengo Kuma, is part of Starbucks' plan to expand with more sustainable stores.

The placement of each shipping container was inspired by the leaves and branches of a coffee tree and the Chinese bucket arch.

THIS NEW STARBUCKS in Taiwan is taking innovative recycling to a whole new level. Part of the coffee giant’s commitment to sustainable building, its first store in the Asia Pacific will consist of 29 white shipping containers, stacked in a grid-like formation. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the containers will house 3,444 square feet of space with a unique aesthetic designed for maximum comfort. According to a Starbucks press release, “From one end of the container, customers can enjoy views of this beautiful mountain range. The other end is decorated with graphics that tell coffee stories.”

The café's interior has several skylights that let in natural light. Starbucks Taiwan