The most beautiful cannabis dispensaries in the United States

The legalization of cannabis in the United States has transformed precarious, illegal purchase sites into thriving businesses eager to attract customers. Some dispensaries have opted for a high-end presentation, tastefully designed by companies specializing in the cannabis industry.

These dispensaries have succeeded in creating sophisticated spaces to offer a pleasant shopping experience for their customers. Here is a selection of the most beautiful dispensaries in the United States, classified by state.

Washington State

Evergreen Market

Located 15 minutes from downtown Seattle, and the closest dispensary to Sea-Tac International Airport, the Evergreen Market dispensary has a familiar feel. Designed by the owners with the help of an architect having worked for several Starbucks, The space reflects the rugged lifestyle of the Northwest with large reclaimed timbers and corrugated steel.

A twisted willow wall separates the entrance from the rest of the dispensary, which features an «educational bar» and a molecule of THC carved into the ground. Evergreen Market is scheduled to open a second dispensary in Auburn, Washington, in summer 2016.

Oregon

The Bridge City Collective

Having grown up surrounded by artists and designers, thanks to a father who marketing enthusiasts, owner David Alport has learned a thing or two about branding, identity and design over the years.

Working with local artisans, he materialized his vision of a modern Pacific Northwest landmark. The benches and bar were made from local walnut. A mural and plants complete the cool look.

California

The Apothecarium

A steel-stamped wooden door marks the entrance to this little gem located in a turn-of-the-century building in the historic Castro district. The interior impresses with an old-fashioned drugstore ambience that blends traditional elements such as Victorian wallpaper and crystal chandeliers with modern furnishings. Menus are bound in leather, floral arrangements are changed daily, the counter is marble, and the dispensary features works by local artists.

Le Sparc

Architectural studio Sand Studios is behind the design of the San Francisco Patient and Resource Center (Sparc), a non-profit cannabis collective that has been in existence since 2001. The minimalist look blends cement flooring, steel shelving and glass chandeliers, with wooden containers to store products. The sales counter is handcrafted from local oak inlaid with glass, and sets a definitive chic tone in the store.

The Green Easy

In operation since 2009, Green Easy stands out from the Los Angeles shopping malls. Comfortable blue armchairs await you in the entrance, with a white marble floor leading to a minimalist main room with crystal accents.

Arizona

TruMed

High Road design studio was founded in 2013 and focuses on cannabis-related clientele. Founder and designer Megan Stone was inspired by trends in bakeries and other cupcake stores to imagine this new dispensary, which has taken up residence in a former tire store. Starting with TruMed's clean, modern aesthetic, Megan Stone has created an incredible atmosphere.

New Mexico

Le Minerva Canna

Another project from the High Road studio. The Minerva Canna offers a traditional dispensary, with a large shop and an accessories and clothing store within the same space. The materials used blend stone and wood, with a rough cement floor, leather and velvet upholstery, glass tiles and brushed metal to give a relaxed atmosphere.

Colorado

The Silverpeak Apothecary

Studio Tanagram Design, which specializes in creating brand spaces in the USA, Spain, Argentina and Uruguay, was asked to «completely rethink cannabis culture to bring about a new era of social responsibility and acceptance» in 2013.

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Serving residents and visitors of luxury ski resort Aspen, the Silverpeak Apothecary is home to clean lines, natural light and rich woods. that make cannabis even more beautiful. The icing on the cake: all purchases are presented on a silver platter.

Good Chemistry

Your Green Contractor studio, founded by Nathan Mendel to work specifically with the cannabis industry, brought Good Chemistry their vision for a just-opened dispensary near Denver. Together, they put together this elegant, state-of-the-art 300m² space, divided into 4 areas, each distinguished by a color depending on the desired effects stimulation, sleep, de-stress and relaxation. A walnut and steel counter welcomes visitors.

Native Roots

What began as a simple medical dispensary has evolved into a chain of 14 stores across the state of Colorado. Commissioning their own design team, each store incorporates its own signature minimalist industrial look: concrete floors, and walls of white wood and blackened steel.

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The typical black-and-white graphic walls have definitely given these Colorado dispensaries their typical look.

District of Columbia

Capital City Care

As the first dispensary in its District, Capital City Care couldn't miss a beat. And by hiring Studio 3877, a renowned, multi-award-winning architectural firm, this brownstone building features a brightly lit lobby with brick walls and maple floors. The dispensary, close to the White House, was specially designed to house an accessories boutique and counseling link.