Floating Apple Store In Singapore, A First In The World
Drawing inspirations from a floating lantern, Apple opened its unique store in Singapore’s Marina Bay that sits directly on the water. The sphere is a first-of-its-kind, all-glass dome structure that is fully self-supported, comprised of 114 pieces of glass with only 10 narrow vertical mullions for
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Sep 15, 2020 5:30 AM
Drawing inspirations from a floating lantern, Apple opened its unique store in Singapore’s Marina Bay that sits directly on the water. The sphere is a first-of-its-kind, all-glass dome structure that is fully self-supported, comprised of 114 pieces of glass with only 10 narrow vertical mullions for structural connection. This is Apple’s third retail location in Singapore. Apple's Marina Bay Sands store is entirely surrounded by water, and offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city and its spectacular skyline. An oculus is located at the apex of the dome provides a flooding ray of light that travels through the space, Apple says oculus is inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. The interior of the glass is lined with custom baffles, each uniquely shaped to counter sun angles and provide a night-time lighting effect. With trees lining the interior of the dome, the green garden city of Singapore flows into the store, providing additional shading and soft shadows through the foliage.
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