Why the future of coffee shop design is biophilic

From promoting wellbeing to reducing stress and enhancing productivity, there is a cornucopia of reasons why biophilic design is on the ascent worldwide. Tobias Pearce examines how this human-centric philosophy is producing some of the world’s most attractive hospitality spaces – and helping the urban jungle turn over a new leaf

The restorative effects of immersion in nature are well-documented. Studies have found that plants and trees release airborne chemicals called phytoncides, which possess immune system-boosting antibacterial and antifungal qualities.