What do you mean doesn't fit into the hood. This store is just north of the Lincoln Center Art Complex, across the street from a three story Barnes and Noble, and across from a four story movie theater.
There's nothing but large buildings, art campuses, and large retail complexes right where that store is.
He has a point. It does look pretty garish for that residential neighborhood actually. It's very Columbus Circle looking.
I've seen the new design for the stores going up next year and they are all going to be giant cubes with a different primary colour on each side like a single piece of rubic's cube. Inside will be one giant room.
The staff will all be wearing long white robes with fake beards and each will have a staff with a similar but smaller cube on the top loaded with mysterious circuits that can be used to check out items, and fix computers etc.
Seems like a massive amount of empty (vertical) space to me. Being all glass, I can only imagine what the HVAC and cleaning bills will be.
Doesn't matter. Try to imagine the SALES that store is going to generate, which is the whole (most of the) idea.
Don't discount the value of aesthetics. The Fifth Ave. "Cube" store is proof of that.
Apple is doing far more than peddling their goods. They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.
They're also investing in neighborhoods and communities with significant architectural works of art.
Seems like a massive amount of empty (vertical) space to me. Being all glass, I can only imagine what the HVAC and cleaning bills will be.
I was thinking about that too. When the sun hits that baby, talk about being in a wave amplification chamber!
We don't know the details of the design, but I'd be willing to bet you that heating/cooling the place will be easy, and efficient. Obviously heating should be easy. Most of the time, the sunshine will do a fine job of that. Cooling could actually be super slick too - depending on the design. The sheer volume of the space helps. Most of the heat will stay in the upper, unoccupied portion of the building. If the ceiling vents, and if cool underground air flows into the lower floor, they will have a mighty efficient convection cooled building.
As for materials, I don't know many items that are more 'green' than glass, aluminum, and stone. Good job Apple, it's an amazing looking building, and hopefully efficient.
Doesn't matter. Try to imagine the SALES that store is going to generate, which is the whole (most of the) idea.
Don't discount the value of aesthetics. The Fifth Ave. "Cube" store is proof of that.
Apple is doing far more than peddling their goods. They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.
They're also investing in neighborhoods and communities with significant architectural works of art.
Good points! Especially, 'They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.'
It's obnoxious, wasteful, doesn't fit in with the 'hood, etc. WTF? They're going from small boutiques to MS style excess. So much for zen minimalism and being green.
How wrong can anyone be?! Spacious is a good thing--not "wasteful". You expect them to sell out of a closet? Read the article. They realized their store are too small. They have the means to change that, and are. That's a good thing. There's nothing UNgreen about wood, glass, and concrete--especially when whatever was there before was FAR less green.
I was thinking about that too. When the sun hits that baby, talk about being in a wave amplification chamber!
We don't know the details of the design, but I'd be willing to bet you that heating/cooling the place will be easy, and efficient. Obviously heating should be easy. Most of the time, the sunshine will do a fine job of that. Cooling could actually be super slick too - depending on the design. The sheer volume of the space helps. Most of the heat will stay in the upper, unoccupied portion of the building. If the ceiling vents, and if cool underground air flows into the lower floor, they will have a mighty efficient convection cooled building.
As for materials, I don't know many items that are more 'green' than glass, aluminum, and stone. Good job Apple, it's an amazing looking building, and hopefully efficient.
Good point(s)! I hadn't thought about that! I knew the glass design was very dramatic and I also knew how recyclable glass is but hadn't thought about heating and cooling efficiency. Should have guessed Apple would have some high priced designers working this angle as well.
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What do you mean doesn't fit into the hood. This store is just north of the Lincoln Center Art Complex, across the street from a three story Barnes and Noble, and across from a four story movie theater.
There's nothing but large buildings, art campuses, and large retail complexes right where that store is.
He has a point. It does look pretty garish for that residential neighborhood actually. It's very Columbus Circle looking.
He has a point. It does look pretty garish for that residential neighborhood actually. It's very Columbus Circle looking.
I'm starting to think you don't actually live in NYC. If you actually do, you really need to get out more, maybe to the opera, ballet or symphony.
Looks like a cathedral
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You're so right! What a crazy cleaning bill that roof will have. Especially with NYC pigeons
Broadway and Amsterdam in the middle of the Lincoln Center area is not a intimate residential street. Its a large and garish area.
He has a point. It does look pretty garish for that residential neighborhood actually. It's very Columbus Circle looking.
Apple does it again...reinvents an industry! $4,300/SF that's a retailer's dream!
Looks like a cathedral
(ducks)
:-)
I've seen the new design for the stores going up next year and they are all going to be giant cubes with a different primary colour on each side like a single piece of rubic's cube. Inside will be one giant room.
The staff will all be wearing long white robes with fake beards and each will have a staff with a similar but smaller cube on the top loaded with mysterious circuits that can be used to check out items, and fix computers etc.
I'm starting to think you don't actually live in NYC. If you actually do, you really need to get out more, maybe to the opera, ballet or symphony.
*imagines teckstuf at the ballet with hayseed in mouth and puzzled expression on his face*
Seems like a massive amount of empty (vertical) space to me. Being all glass, I can only imagine what the HVAC and cleaning bills will be.
Doesn't matter. Try to imagine the SALES that store is going to generate, which is the whole (most of the) idea.
Don't discount the value of aesthetics. The Fifth Ave. "Cube" store is proof of that.
Apple is doing far more than peddling their goods. They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.
They're also investing in neighborhoods and communities with significant architectural works of art.
May be deep maroon carpets, cherry wood tables and warmer lighting would do the trick! I don't mind the glass so much.
You should see the High schools being built around here in Phoenix, AZ. No windows. They look like cyanide factories!
'The architecture we get is the architecture we deserve.' Can't remember who said that but I think he was a famous architect!
Seems like a massive amount of empty (vertical) space to me. Being all glass, I can only imagine what the HVAC and cleaning bills will be.
I was thinking about that too. When the sun hits that baby, talk about being in a wave amplification chamber!
We don't know the details of the design, but I'd be willing to bet you that heating/cooling the place will be easy, and efficient. Obviously heating should be easy. Most of the time, the sunshine will do a fine job of that. Cooling could actually be super slick too - depending on the design. The sheer volume of the space helps. Most of the heat will stay in the upper, unoccupied portion of the building. If the ceiling vents, and if cool underground air flows into the lower floor, they will have a mighty efficient convection cooled building.
As for materials, I don't know many items that are more 'green' than glass, aluminum, and stone. Good job Apple, it's an amazing looking building, and hopefully efficient.
Doesn't matter. Try to imagine the SALES that store is going to generate, which is the whole (most of the) idea.
Don't discount the value of aesthetics. The Fifth Ave. "Cube" store is proof of that.
Apple is doing far more than peddling their goods. They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.
They're also investing in neighborhoods and communities with significant architectural works of art.
Good points! Especially, 'They're setting standards for how companies and retail operations should do business--AND doing it in a recession.'
It's obnoxious, wasteful, doesn't fit in with the 'hood, etc. WTF? They're going from small boutiques to MS style excess. So much for zen minimalism and being green.
How wrong can anyone be?! Spacious is a good thing--not "wasteful". You expect them to sell out of a closet? Read the article. They realized their store are too small. They have the means to change that, and are. That's a good thing. There's nothing UNgreen about wood, glass, and concrete--especially when whatever was there before was FAR less green.
And the only thing obnoxious here is YOU.
Broadway and Amsterdam in the middle of the Lincoln Center area is not a intimate residential street. Its a large and garish area.
Is Lincoln Center a mall. NO.
I'm still not sure if I'm willing to accept 67th St as Upper West Side. Honorary member maybe. Call me when Apple hits 110th.
Uhm, 110th St isn't the UWS, despite what the realtors may tell you. The location is smack in the heart of the UWS.
IMO, these stores have had the biggest effect on the Mac sales increase.
He has a point. It does look pretty garish for that residential neighborhood actually. It's very Columbus Circle looking.
No he doesn't, and it isn't garish. It's a work of art. It's stunning and beautiful and will be one of their most successful stores.
Apple's got NYC nailed!
I was thinking about that too. When the sun hits that baby, talk about being in a wave amplification chamber!
We don't know the details of the design, but I'd be willing to bet you that heating/cooling the place will be easy, and efficient. Obviously heating should be easy. Most of the time, the sunshine will do a fine job of that. Cooling could actually be super slick too - depending on the design. The sheer volume of the space helps. Most of the heat will stay in the upper, unoccupied portion of the building. If the ceiling vents, and if cool underground air flows into the lower floor, they will have a mighty efficient convection cooled building.
As for materials, I don't know many items that are more 'green' than glass, aluminum, and stone. Good job Apple, it's an amazing looking building, and hopefully efficient.
Good point(s)! I hadn't thought about that! I knew the glass design was very dramatic and I also knew how recyclable glass is but hadn't thought about heating and cooling efficiency. Should have guessed Apple would have some high priced designers working this angle as well.
As you say, 'Good job, Apple!'
I'm starting to think you don't actually live in NYC. If you actually do, you really need to get out more, maybe to the opera, ballet or symphony.
Sure - send me some tickets.