Fresh air is drawn through the integrated structural spine before being expelled out through the roof. Taking advantage of San Francisco’s moderate climate, the steel framed glass sliding doors, measuring 20.5 foot (6 meters) by 42 foot (12.8 meters) on the south side and 20.5 foot (6 meters) by 26.5 foot (8 meters) to the north, encourage natural ventilation throughout the store. ![]() A canopy of shading trees and a 65 foot (19.8 meters) by 50 foot (15.2 meters) ‘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. Located on San Francisco’s famous and vibrant Union Square, the building’s vast glass sliding doors allow the store to connect the existing square to a new plaza to the north, creating unprecedented urban permeability.Īs 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. “It is possible to experience Apple's extraordinary products and services while taking in the buzzing Union Square on one side and relaxing in the contemplative quiet of the new plaza on the other.” We have created the most inspiring and stimulating space imaginable, blurring the inside and outside”, said Stefan Behling, Architect, Foster + Partners. ![]() “This is an incredible site on Union Square and a chance to create a new public plaza. ![]() The design is the result of a close collaboration between Apple’s teams led by Jonathan Ive, chief design officer and Angela Ahrendts, senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores and Foster + Partners. Apple Union Square will be a model for future projects worldwide. Its innovative design enables new levels of transparency, openness and civic generosity, incorporating Apple’s new features and services. So more than likely there may not be any ID lock," said San Francisco Police Officer Carlos Manfredi.The opening of Apple Union Square in San Francisco marks an important step in Apple’s continuous evolution, its purpose and its role in the local community to bring a richer experience beyond opportunistic retail. They want you to see it because they want you to buy it, so they want you to play around with the phone. "You go to the stores, they are not going to lock the phones. Police said the phones will be tough to track. Two employees usher a woman shopper away from the thieves. Four thieves run in and start grabbing stuff. The second incident took the same Apple store this past Tuesday. The thieves are in and out in 11 seconds. Shoppers and employees stand there, not getting involved. The first incident was on Black Friday 5:40 p.m., three men enter and they get to work swiping iPhones and iPads off the tables. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) - Police have released video they hope help will help them track down thieves targeting Apple stores in the Bay Area. Police have released video they hope help will help them catch thieves targeting Apple stores.
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