Design of a spherical floating Apple store presented (4 photos)

In the near future, the firstWorldwide Apple store located on the water. Apple Marina Bay Sands will have a glass dome on Marina Bay in an upmarket area of ​​the city. This is the third store in Singapore and 512 Apple stores in the world. Apple Marina Bay Sands will officially open on September 10th.

The sphere consists of 114 individual glasspanels held by 10 uprights. According to Apple representatives, the Apple Marina Bay Sands dome is a unique structure that has no analogues in the world.

Inside the spherical trading floor besidesThe trade showcases will be equipped with a giant presentation display. The inner wall of the store is equipped with partitions that create a dynamic shaded area that provides comfort in selected lounges or venues for performances and educational events. The top of the sphere is open to sunlight and is inspired by the oculus architectural element used in the Roman Pantheon.

Also under the sphere, below the surface of the bay is placedmeeting room that Apple announced as the world's first underwater conference room. Another important advantage of the future store is a highly professional staff of 148 people who can communicate in 23 languages.

Source: TheVerge