Located in a strategic place right in front of the Chicago River, Foster and partners had designed the Apple store Chicago November 2017 which is now open with a see-through facade and a huge staircase. With an estimated price tag of 30 million dollars, the transparent Apple store in Chicago was considered as one of Apple’s “most ambitious” stores when constructed in 2009.
The Design of the Apple Store Chicago:
Apple has also claimed that this store design could be reshaping the future of shopping. They aim for creating a community hub with their stores rather than just a commercial space. The transparent glass covering the entire facade aims to provide so the apple products can be clearly visible from all directions. Virtual Reality games, coding courses, fun activities, and robots are all clearly visible, which makes people curious to go inside.
Therefore, it attracts people from different spots within North Michigan Avenue. Additionally, this Apple store Chicago is surrounded by many of the city’s architectural landmarks. These include the Trump Tower, Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building and Marina City. Check out this walkthrough for a sneak peek of the Foster + Partners designed store.
However, the “many ambitious stores” may not be developed regarding Michigan’s weather conditions. That Apple store Dallas seems to become a bit unsafe for the Dallas weather, particularly the roof. The limit is constructed of beautiful American bright walnut, yet the outside roof isn’t sufficiently made for this place.
The roof mimics a giant laptop with a gentle slope. However, large blocks of snow were slipping and creating unwanted issues for pedestrians. To be able to hold everybody secure, Apple had to string off their outdoor community place people appreciate chilling out at. Signs that say “Watch for slipping snow ice” were located all over the area.
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