#Apple store san francisco free#

The extremely slim column-free floor structure is made possible by tuned mass dampers to eliminate vibration. The generous 12m volume is divided horizontally by a dramatic cantilevered mezzanine floor which tapers to less than 30cm and extends 10m from the rear wall to create a 4.9m piano nobile. Seismic engineering design principles guided every aspect of the structural design, setting the standard for innovation and performance. Vertical bracing is neatly tucked away inside the spine and side-walls. In turn, this supports further trusses that create the tapered ceiling shape and integrate the network of services throughout the building. The entire building is quietly supported by a giant steel truss structure that bridges over the neighbouring hotel basement ballroom. The treads of the glass staircases on either side of the store are held in place by precisely engineered metal lozenge shaped ‘pucks’ that are discreetly embedded into the glass tread and the stringer to give the impression of floating glass steps – an appearance of effortless simplicity, which belies the complexity of the engineering solution.įoster + Partners’ recently opened Apple Store in San Francisco, Union Square Taking advantage of San Francisco’s moderate climate, the steel framed glass sliding doors encourage natural ventilation throughout the store.Īpple has always been a pioneer in the use of glass. A canopy of shading trees and a 19.8m x 15.2m ‘green wall’ planted with Ficus Repens (Creeping Fig) plants, bisected by a sheer waterfall at the western end of the plaza, creates a contrasting backdrop to the fountain. The Ruth Asawa fountain, an important heritage feature in San Francisco, has been given a new setting on the steps leading down to Stockton Street. As a foil to the lively activities of Union Square, the new art-filled plaza, featuring public Wi-Fi, is imagined as a tranquil garden of contemplation with tables and seating, creating a beautiful gathering place for the community.

#Apple store san francisco free#

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