I think it's safe to say that while "Spaceship Campus" is a good "development name", when it's all said and done, I bet it gets a "Steve Jobs Memorial" type name.
I've heard talk of that being outlawed but has that happened yet? And what about those with RC planes and helicopters that have existed for decades; are they exempt so long as they don't have a camera attached?
I think it's safe to say that while "Spaceship Campus" is a good "development name", when it's all said and done, I bet it gets a "Steve Jobs Memorial" type name.
My guess is that Apple will indeed start with a "symbolic skeleton crew" that happens to be the IT staff. They would likely need to be the first to arrive anyhow to set up servers, routers, etc.
It will likely be opened in zones, so the IT and move teams can handle the workload and logistics to relocate so many people. It takes time to build cubicles, move boxes, set up power and networking, work out the kinks of a new facility (like fixing a balky card key scanner), etc. Plus, it is not just individual offices, there would be labs involved in the move.
It will probably be based on groups or divisions, like the iOS team, or Mac notebook hardware team. One of the main points of the large structure is to put people who work together on the same project in close physical proximity to enhance communication and collaboration; right now many of those teams are likely scattered through dozens of buildings in Cupertino.
Another consideration are project deadlines. They would carefully schedule moves to avoid impacting major deadlines. Let's say a gold master of iOS __ is due on September 9; well they aren't going to move the iOS team the first week of September. In the same way, they wouldn't move their finance team while they are in the midst of closing the books from the previous quarter.
A tiered move-in would also smooth things for contractors (food service, security, maintenance, etc.).
If I recall correctly, Apple is generating some of the power on site (solar panels and fuel cells), so bringing power online to support the building would also be done in stages.
Very likely? Did you read the beginning of the article?: "A host of photos posted to Twitter by KCBS news and traffic reporter Ron Cervi"
As for the move, it won't be a problem. The new and old campuses are only a short distance apart. "Now we want each of you to carry at least two boxes when you walk over to your new office . . ."
According to the Cupertino prints the retaining wall is close to 40 feet tall and as I posted earlier it should be 309 feet between the interior and exterior retaining walls.
According to the Cupertino prints the retaining wall is close to 40 feet tall and as I posted earlier it should be 309 feet between the interior and exterior retaining walls.
This structure is fantastic. although I would really like to see some kind a train system integrated into the facility. I'm sure its great once inside but the employees still have to sit in gridlock traffic to get there.
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I've heard talk of that being outlawed but has that happened yet? And what about those with RC planes and helicopters that have existed for decades; are they exempt so long as they don't have a camera attached?
I think it's safe to say that while "Spaceship Campus" is a good "development name", when it's all said and done, I bet it gets a "Steve Jobs Memorial" type name.
I will bet it does not.
Apple will call it Campus 2.
Every time I see the plot, I’m reminded of how much larger it would have been had they been able to buy the apartment complex.
Apple did the iPhone in 18 months. I’m pretty sure they can handle a little building.
My guess is that Apple will indeed start with a "symbolic skeleton crew" that happens to be the IT staff. They would likely need to be the first to arrive anyhow to set up servers, routers, etc.
It will likely be opened in zones, so the IT and move teams can handle the workload and logistics to relocate so many people. It takes time to build cubicles, move boxes, set up power and networking, work out the kinks of a new facility (like fixing a balky card key scanner), etc. Plus, it is not just individual offices, there would be labs involved in the move.
It will probably be based on groups or divisions, like the iOS team, or Mac notebook hardware team. One of the main points of the large structure is to put people who work together on the same project in close physical proximity to enhance communication and collaboration; right now many of those teams are likely scattered through dozens of buildings in Cupertino.
Another consideration are project deadlines. They would carefully schedule moves to avoid impacting major deadlines. Let's say a gold master of iOS __ is due on September 9; well they aren't going to move the iOS team the first week of September. In the same way, they wouldn't move their finance team while they are in the midst of closing the books from the previous quarter.
A tiered move-in would also smooth things for contractors (food service, security, maintenance, etc.).
If I recall correctly, Apple is generating some of the power on site (solar panels and fuel cells), so bringing power online to support the building would also be done in stages.
Illegal drone photography?
it's not illegal to take photos. this was very likely an airplane or chopper.
"A host of photos posted to Twitter by KCBS news and traffic reporter Ron Cervi"
As for the move, it won't be a problem. The new and old campuses are only a short distance apart. "Now we want each of you to carry at least two boxes when you walk over to your new office . . ."
In the latest image from Tuesday, Cervi reveals what appears to be a low wall
That 'low wall' is several meters high.
According to the Cupertino prints the retaining wall is close to 40 feet tall and as I posted earlier it should be 309 feet between the interior and exterior retaining walls.
According to the Cupertino prints the retaining wall is close to 40 feet tall and as I posted earlier it should be 309 feet between the interior and exterior retaining walls.
Yes, I was thinking about that too