Page 59 - Ocean Blue World Fall 2019 Edition

APPLE, MACAU

he store is conceptualized as a ‘paper lantern’ that
glows mysteriously. Carved out of a densely planted
bamboo forest, the plaza forms an oasis of tranquility
T that draws people into the site, creating pedestrian
connections between the surrounding buildings for the first
time. Visitors entering the store are treated to a magical
experience, surrounded by glowing stone panels that shimmer
throughout the day as the sun brings them to life, while at night
the cube radiates a warm glow, contrasting against the bright
lights of Macau.

APPLE, ISTANBUL

he store is crowned by a spectacular illuminated
glass lantern set in a reflecting pool of water. This
provides the jewel-like centerpiece of the shopping
T center’s crescent plan and acts as a light well,
drawing daylight deep into the subterranean retail levels.
The luminous ceiling panels were developed especially for
the store and emit a calm, seamless, even glow. The panels
conceal acoustic absorbers, have maximum flexibility and
can be easily lowered to allow access to the ceiling.

APPLE, MILAN

ocated near Corso Vittorio Emanuele – the popular
pedestrian street in Milan – visitors are drawn
towards the piazza by the sight of the dramatic
L fountain. People enter the fountain through a glass-
covered entrance enveloped by the sights and sounds of vertical
jets of water that splash against the glass walls. An immersive
recreation of the childhood game of running through fountains,
the experience changes throughout the day as sunlight filters
through the water, while at night the glass ceiling creates a
kaleidoscopic effect.

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