Six-month Campus 2 timelapse shows future Apple HQ's race to completion
A new aerial timelapse of Apple's future Cupertino headquarters, Campus 2, shows that while significant construction progress has been made, there is still an ample of amount work left before it resembles a polished corporate complex.
While some satellite structures like the R&D building and the parking garage appear mostly complete in the drone video, shot by Matthew Roberts, other aspects like Phase 2 and the primary access tunnel are still in a rough state, and indeed even the main ring -- the so-called "spaceship" -- has plenty of construction ahead.
Landscaping -- which only began a few months ago -- is still in its early stages, as most of the grounds are covered in bare dirt and many trees have yet to be planted. Indeed, landscaping work is scheduled to continue into at least the second quarter of 2017, long past when the rest of the campus will be finished.
Officially, building construction is supposed to be done by the start of next year. The Roberts video suggests that crews will miss that goal, though it might be possible for the first Apple teams to move in by February or March.
While some satellite structures like the R&D building and the parking garage appear mostly complete in the drone video, shot by Matthew Roberts, other aspects like Phase 2 and the primary access tunnel are still in a rough state, and indeed even the main ring -- the so-called "spaceship" -- has plenty of construction ahead.
Landscaping -- which only began a few months ago -- is still in its early stages, as most of the grounds are covered in bare dirt and many trees have yet to be planted. Indeed, landscaping work is scheduled to continue into at least the second quarter of 2017, long past when the rest of the campus will be finished.
Officially, building construction is supposed to be done by the start of next year. The Roberts video suggests that crews will miss that goal, though it might be possible for the first Apple teams to move in by February or March.
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The R&D building on the campus had wooden tables inside as of last month.
They certainly have come a long ways since June. People want to complain about the pushing back of the completion/move in date, but I think we need to step back and realize the scale of this project. This is a huge building with other buildings around it. And, its also a very complex building to construct. This isn't your standard vertical building. I'd rather they made sure things were right instead of rushing and overlooking things that could be prevented while construction is still in progress. I wouldn't be surprised if you don't see staff moving in until around Spring 2017 (April/May'ish).
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I hope so! I would watch it over and over. This building is fascinating and so meticulously thought out. For instance the auditorium experience, with a cherry tree-lined path, and a mound/hill behind obscuring the view of the parking structure, while an opening in the trees teases the spaceship in the distance, just out of reach.
Hmm, how to get invited.. I just need to find a unique and compelling argument about how Apple is doomed, write an excessively whiny, douchey op-ed for Bloomberg, Forbes, or NYT.. then boom, I'll be on my way to becoming an official Apple journalist!