SHARE フォスター＋パートナーズによる、シンガポールの、アップルの新店舗「Apple Marina Bay Sands」
フォスター＋パートナーズによる、シンガポールの、アップルの新店舗「Apple Marina Bay Sands」です。球体が水面に浮かんでいるような外観が特徴的な建築となっています。
水面に浮かぶ球体のような外観をもつこの建物は、114枚のガラスで構成された完全自立型のドーム構造で、構造的いは、10枚の細い垂直方向のマリオンのみで構成されているのだそう。これにより、シンガポールの街とその壮大なスカイラインを360度のパノラマビューで楽しむことができるのだとか。
ドーム頂上にある円形の開口部は、ローマのパンテオンからインスパイアされたもので、建物内に光を取り入れています。また、ガラスの球体に取り付けられたバッフルは、日光を適度に遮ると共に、夜間内部からの光を外に発散する為にカスタムされているとの事。
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Apple’s most ambitious retail project sits on the waters of Marina Bay
Singapore — Apple today previewed Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple Store to sit directly on the water. Appearing as a sphere floating on the iridescent Marina Bay, the store introduces a new and captivating retail experience at one of the most iconic locations in Singapore.
Entirely surrounded by water, Apple Marina Bay Sands offers uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city and its spectacular skyline. 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. As Apple’s third retail location in Singapore, the new store creates an unforgettable space for customers.
Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, an oculus located at the apex of the dome provides a flooding ray of light that travels through the space. The interior of the glass is lined with custom baffles, each uniquely shaped to counter sun angles and provide a nighttime 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.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open the breathtaking Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, building on our commitment to this special place that began more than 40 years ago,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail + People. “Our passionate and talented team is ready to welcome this community to our new store and deliver the care and support that our customers around the world love.”
Visitors entering the store encounter a dramatic reveal into the massive volume of the dome, where they can explore curated Apple products and accessories, receive personal technical support from Geniuses, or simply take in the stunning view of Marina Bay. The Forum is centered around a Video Wall, which will serve as the stage for Today at Apple sessions featuring Singapore’s artists, musicians, and creators. Entrepreneurs and developers interested in receiving training and advice can meet with Apple team members in Apple’s first underwater Boardroom, located on the lower level of the store.
