Apple to finally open new Brisbane flagship store on Jan. 17
After two years of unforeseen setbacks, Apple has finally set a date for the opening of its new flagship Apple Store in Brisbane, Australia, which is to start operations on Jan. 17 in the historic MacArthur Chambers building.
According to Apple's website, the Brisbane location will feature the usual Apple Store amenities, including a Genius Bar, One-to-One training and various events and workshops.
The MacArthur Chambers outlet was first discovered in a development application in 2011, but it was thought that Apple abandoned the site after a major contractor attached to project filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Also of concern was reported issues with modernizing the aging interior of the historic structure.
In August of 2013, fresh architectural renderings and blueprints were filed with city officials, suggesting construction was back on track. The new plans called for the removal of multiple sidewalk structures directly in front of the store, such as a large bench and tree installations, to create symmetry with the store's front entrance.
The MacArthur Chambers building was erected in the 1930s and was used as a base of operations during Word War II for the allied forces' South West Pacific Area led by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur.
According to Apple's website, the Brisbane location will feature the usual Apple Store amenities, including a Genius Bar, One-to-One training and various events and workshops.
The MacArthur Chambers outlet was first discovered in a development application in 2011, but it was thought that Apple abandoned the site after a major contractor attached to project filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Also of concern was reported issues with modernizing the aging interior of the historic structure.
In August of 2013, fresh architectural renderings and blueprints were filed with city officials, suggesting construction was back on track. The new plans called for the removal of multiple sidewalk structures directly in front of the store, such as a large bench and tree installations, to create symmetry with the store's front entrance.
The MacArthur Chambers building was erected in the 1930s and was used as a base of operations during Word War II for the allied forces' South West Pacific Area led by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur.
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How about an article on AI about how Apple has decided not to issue security updates for OS X versions prior to Mavericks?
Just what I thought.... None of you. Why? Because blueprints are a 19th century analogue technology that the world began to phase out in the 1940's. Yes that's right 70 years ago.... No apple store has ever been constructed using blue prints...period.
Brisbane, also is a city where you can lodge applications electronically. This is the digital world... AI.
They're still called plan drawings or blueprints.
Wow. You sure told them….
Nice job!
forget it
Only in USA where things are still measured using the imperial system are building drawings called blueprints. It's a quaint archaic term. And to be pedantic a plan is a top view drawing... As opposed to elevations, sections, diagrams and details...but I digress.
It just sounds a bit silly to use archaic terms on a tech site.
Blueprints.
Get over it. Everyone knows what you mean when you say ‘blueprints’. Everyone knows what that implies in the modern world.
Rather wish they'd leave historic buildings alone but I digress.....
They are. Apple doesn’t change the facade.
>The building%u2019s original bronze doors will also be restored and a new feature staircase to the mezzanine level will replace the escalators.
According to the council application, the design aims to %u201Ccreate a high quality retail outlet which showcases the architectural qualities of the original Assurance Chamber and adds contemporary elements of comparable quality%u201D.
Apple has a history of taking up space in historically significant buildings overseas, but the MacArthur Chambers store will be Australia%u2019s first character flagship store.
The MacArthur Chambers store will be Brisbane's third Apple store, after the store at Westfield Chermside and a second at Carindale (smh.com.au)
History quiz: Who famously said "I shall return!" and to what country was he referring?
General Douglas McArthur referring to the Philippines.