My prediction - they are removing the cube and replace it with a cylinder structure like they did in the Shanghai store. Makes sense. Their future headquarters is circular, Mr. Jobs seems to like curves and anti-angles, Shanghai is a jewel of design. Would not surprise me that's what they're going to do.
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
Apple has said they are 'fixing the cube' too, not replacing it.
For that reason though and because of what you said and because of the perfect curved glass they are into lately ... I predict the same cube but with curved (rounded) corners.
Can someone who lives in NY enlighten me: What was wrong with the old cube? Was it falling apart?
Nothing. According to my sources the city wants to do some construction work on the pavement in the area and Apple doesn't want to risk the glass cube being broken so they are removing it during that time for safety and a full cleaning. Then they are going to put it back.
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
Corners are weak points and are liable to get chipped, they also scratch other things. The old iPod first and second gen had an edge so sharp you could practically cut with it, and it was kinda nice - but it got chipped very easily.
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs personally designed and even paid for the hollow glass structure that serves as the store's entrance.
To say Jobs personally designed the cube might be an exaggeration. I have no doubt he conceptualized or even sketched the shape. But there's a hell of a lot of details and steps such as CAD, simulation and testing that go into structural design. As much as Jobs is amazing as a visionary, let's not forget he is not an engineer or architect. Likely, he designed the cube as much as many homeowners like to say they designed their own home or renovation.
Nothing. According to my sources the city wants to do some construction work on the pavement in the area and Apple doesn't want to risk the glass cube being broken so they are removing it during that time for safety and a full cleaning. Then they are going to put it back.
That doesn't sound correct to me. The city has nothing to do with the pavement in the plaza, which is part of the GM building and is privately held. Furthermore, the city is not responsible for the sidewalks adjoining buildings - the building's owners are (unless the city itself is digging them up for infrastructure issues.)
And if the sidewalk pavement needs to be dug up for any reason, that's far enough away from the cube that it shouldn't cause any problems, even if they're using jack hammers. There's already enough vibration from traffic and a nearby subway that all this must have been taken into consideration when the cube was first built.
Another poster suggested that there are drainage problems on the plaza and in order to fix this, the cube must be removed. But I find that doubtful as well. If that was the case, it would seem to me that worst case, they would only have to temporarily remove the bottom level of glass and I doubt even that. If there's seepage in the plaza, they would dig up the concrete in the plaza. What does that have to do with the cube, except perhaps at the edges?
Others have suggested that the cube is too difficult to clean, but the outside can be easily cleaned with a scissor lift (and assuming that acid rain hasn't damaged the glass' surface). It's cleaning the inside that I would think is more difficult.
I would find it hard to believe that Apple is changing the cube to a round (or other) shape because the Board apparently forced Steve to pay for the cube himself. If that was the case, why would they now be willing to fund a new one just to change the aesthetics?
Because the store gets so much traffic and there's only one the one entrance and staircase, I'm wondering whether the buildings department or fire department has determined that the entrance/exit isn't enough, even if they apparently approved them when the store was first opened. There's always someone at the door who controls how many people can enter - not so much because the floor of the store is reaching capacity, but to limit the number of the people walking on the staircase at any one time, to prevent people from getting pushed down by anxious crowds.
That doesn't sound correct to me. The city has nothing to do with the pavement in the plaza, which is part of the GM building and is privately held. Furthermore, the city is not responsible for the sidewalks adjoining buildings - the building's owners are (unless the city itself is digging them up for infrastructure issues.)
And if the sidewalk pavement needs to be dug up for any reason, that's far enough away from the cube that it shouldn't cause any problems, even if they're using jack hammers. There's already enough vibration from traffic and a nearby subway that all this must have been taken into consideration when the cube was first built.
Another poster suggested that there are drainage problems on the plaza and in order to fix this, the cube must be removed. But I find that doubtful as well. If that was the case, it would seem to me that worst case, they would only have to temporarily remove the bottom level of glass and I doubt even that. If there's seepage in the plaza, they would dig up the concrete in the plaza. What does that have to do with the cube, except perhaps at the edges?
I found this:
ifoAppleStore reports that permits issued by New York?s Department of Buildings shows that Apple will spend $6,661,050 to install sophisticated connection hardware, upgrade the plaza structure surrounding the cube and then reinstall the it once it has been completed. Building permits issued on June 13th state the work will also include removing protective bollards, installing new pavers around the cube?s perimeter, and removing and reinstalling surrounding water drains. According to the permits, the work could be finished by early November.
ifoAppleStore reports that permits issued by New York’s Department of Buildings shows that Apple will spend $6,661,050 to install sophisticated connection hardware, upgrade the plaza structure surrounding the cube and then reinstall the it once it has been completed. Building permits issued on June 13th state the work will also include removing protective bollards, installing new pavers around the cube’s perimeter, and removing and reinstalling surrounding water drains. According to the permits, the work could be finished by early November.
$6.66 million? It's the favorite Apple Store of the Anti-Christ.
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My prediction - they are removing the cube and replace it with a cylinder structure like they did in the Shanghai store. Makes sense. Their future headquarters is circular, Mr. Jobs seems to like curves and anti-angles, Shanghai is a jewel of design. Would not surprise me that's what they're going to do.
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
Hasn't Apple pioneered the ability to get large pieces of curved glass made? What if the new structure is literally a giant glass Apple?
Google would then have to close its doors...
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
Apple has said they are 'fixing the cube' too, not replacing it.
For that reason though and because of what you said and because of the perfect curved glass they are into lately ... I predict the same cube but with curved (rounded) corners.
You heard it here first.
Can someone who lives in NY enlighten me: What was wrong with the old cube? Was it falling apart?
Nothing. According to my sources the city wants to do some construction work on the pavement in the area and Apple doesn't want to risk the glass cube being broken so they are removing it during that time for safety and a full cleaning. Then they are going to put it back.
He does seem to like curves in some instances. But look at recent products - the iMac, the iPhones, the iPod Touches, Apple TV, Time Capsule ... They are all variations of rounded rectangular slabs. This is because he is a minimalist. A rectangular block is really the most efficient shape when it comes to design of objects where aerodynamics is not important.
Corners are weak points and are liable to get chipped, they also scratch other things. The old iPod first and second gen had an edge so sharp you could practically cut with it, and it was kinda nice - but it got chipped very easily.
Steve: "We need to go deeper..."
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs personally designed and even paid for the hollow glass structure that serves as the store's entrance.
From the wording, it sounds like Steve paid for the cube with his own money!
Thanks for the pathetic photos.
And what photos were you expecting to see? Steve Jobs dancing a jig for your entertainment?
Whoever made this has too much time on his hands. Wonder if he is even gainfully employed.
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs personally designed and even paid for the hollow glass structure that serves as the store's entrance.
To say Jobs personally designed the cube might be an exaggeration. I have no doubt he conceptualized or even sketched the shape. But there's a hell of a lot of details and steps such as CAD, simulation and testing that go into structural design. As much as Jobs is amazing as a visionary, let's not forget he is not an engineer or architect. Likely, he designed the cube as much as many homeowners like to say they designed their own home or renovation.
Nothing. According to my sources the city wants to do some construction work on the pavement in the area and Apple doesn't want to risk the glass cube being broken so they are removing it during that time for safety and a full cleaning. Then they are going to put it back.
That doesn't sound correct to me. The city has nothing to do with the pavement in the plaza, which is part of the GM building and is privately held. Furthermore, the city is not responsible for the sidewalks adjoining buildings - the building's owners are (unless the city itself is digging them up for infrastructure issues.)
And if the sidewalk pavement needs to be dug up for any reason, that's far enough away from the cube that it shouldn't cause any problems, even if they're using jack hammers. There's already enough vibration from traffic and a nearby subway that all this must have been taken into consideration when the cube was first built.
Another poster suggested that there are drainage problems on the plaza and in order to fix this, the cube must be removed. But I find that doubtful as well. If that was the case, it would seem to me that worst case, they would only have to temporarily remove the bottom level of glass and I doubt even that. If there's seepage in the plaza, they would dig up the concrete in the plaza. What does that have to do with the cube, except perhaps at the edges?
Others have suggested that the cube is too difficult to clean, but the outside can be easily cleaned with a scissor lift (and assuming that acid rain hasn't damaged the glass' surface). It's cleaning the inside that I would think is more difficult.
I would find it hard to believe that Apple is changing the cube to a round (or other) shape because the Board apparently forced Steve to pay for the cube himself. If that was the case, why would they now be willing to fund a new one just to change the aesthetics?
Because the store gets so much traffic and there's only one the one entrance and staircase, I'm wondering whether the buildings department or fire department has determined that the entrance/exit isn't enough, even if they apparently approved them when the store was first opened. There's always someone at the door who controls how many people can enter - not so much because the floor of the store is reaching capacity, but to limit the number of the people walking on the staircase at any one time, to prevent people from getting pushed down by anxious crowds.
In any event, time will tell...
Whoever made this has too much time on his hands. Wonder if he is even gainfully employed.
It's an iTunes visualizer! Dance to your music!
Personal aside: Dear mother of...
That doesn't sound correct to me. The city has nothing to do with the pavement in the plaza, which is part of the GM building and is privately held. Furthermore, the city is not responsible for the sidewalks adjoining buildings - the building's owners are (unless the city itself is digging them up for infrastructure issues.)
And if the sidewalk pavement needs to be dug up for any reason, that's far enough away from the cube that it shouldn't cause any problems, even if they're using jack hammers. There's already enough vibration from traffic and a nearby subway that all this must have been taken into consideration when the cube was first built.
Another poster suggested that there are drainage problems on the plaza and in order to fix this, the cube must be removed. But I find that doubtful as well. If that was the case, it would seem to me that worst case, they would only have to temporarily remove the bottom level of glass and I doubt even that. If there's seepage in the plaza, they would dig up the concrete in the plaza. What does that have to do with the cube, except perhaps at the edges?
I found this:
I found this:
$6.66 million?
$6.66 million?
Don't read too much into it.