Amaya Toman Apple currently operates more than five hundred of its branded stores in a total of twenty-five countries around the world. Each of these stores becomes a source of millions of revenues for the company every year, exceeding the revenues of the vast majority of other overseas merchants.
Although the individual Apple stores differ from each other in many ways, many things unite them at the same time - it is especially the well-thought-out and elaborate design and the carefully selected location of the store. The design of Apple stores is even protected by a trademark. The most common locations include historical buildings and architecturally interesting places. Which fifteen Apple Stores in the world are really worth paying attention to?
Bangkok, Thailand
Apple opened its branch in Bangkok, Thailand in November last year. The store is located on the shores of Chao Phraya and is connected to the multi-purpose shopping center Iconsiam Center. The Bangkok branch of the Apple store boasts an expensive, elegant glass facade with a modern roof, river and city views, and an outdoor terrace.
Piazza Liberty, Milan, Italy
One of the most stunning Apple stores is located on Milan's Corso Vittorio Emanuele - one of the most popular pedestrian areas there. The dominant feature of the area is the original glass fountain located right at the entrance to the store. In addition to glass, metal, stone and wood also dominate the shop. Angela Ahrendts said of the Milan branch that she could not imagine a better expression of Apple's vision of how Apple stores should serve as modern meeting places.
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Singapore
The Singapore branch of the Apple Store is the first Apple store opened in Southeast Asia. The store was opened in 2017. There is also a typical high glass facade and greenery in the form of sixteen trees. One of the most distinctive features of the Singapore branch is the curved stone staircase. The store is located on the busy Orchard Road, which is home to many shopping malls.
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Dubai, UAE
The Dubai branch of the Apple Store is located just a few steps away from the majestic Burj Khalifa. The store in the busy Dubai Mall has an area of 186 square feet, a typical element is the Solar Wings carbon panels, which take care of the pleasant cooling of the store space. The store's glass curved balcony overlooks the Dubai Fountain.
Grand Central Terminal, New York, USA
Apple reportedly invested $2,5 million in the renovation of its New York branch at Grand Central. The store was first opened in December 2011 and its premises are sensitively integrated into the original station building.
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Fifth Avenue, New York, USA
One of the most iconic Apple stores on New York's Fifth Avenue is currently undergoing renovation. The shop has always been dominated by a huge glass cube and a glass staircase. The Fifth Avenue branch is currently closed for the second year, but should open later this year.
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Paris, France
Apple opened one of its French retail stores in a renovated bank building in Paris in 2010. The store is located directly across from the world-famous Opera. Apple managed to admirably preserve all the architectural details here, starting with the marble columns and ending with the mosaic floor. Even the interior of the store does not lack a historical touch - despite all the modern tuning.
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Beijing, China
An Apple retail store is located in Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Glass and sharp edges dominate here too, the steel part of the shop building also forms an interesting "bridge" over the pedestrian zone.
Berlin, Germany
Located in an opera house from the beginning of the last century, the Berlin Apple Store is characterized by walls made of limestone from a local quarry and tables made of German oak.
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Regent Street, London, United Kingdom
Regent Street is one of the most popular shopping locations in West London. It is on this street that one of the largest Apple retail stores in Europe is located. The branch on Regent Street was renovated in 2016. The store space is airy and bright, the interior is dominated by stone, marble and hand-cut Venetian glass tiles. Since 2004, more than 60 million people have visited the Regent Street store, according to Apple.
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Shanghai, China
The Shanghai location is one of the most iconic of Apple's retail stores. You can safely recognize the store by the cylindrical glass wall that rises above the surface - the store itself is located underground. Apple patented the glass design.
Chicago, USA
The Chicago branch of Apple's retail store is what the company calls the "new generation" of its stores. The store connects North Michigan Avenue, Pioneer Court and the Chicago River. The company's intention is for the Chicago branch to be not only a branded store, but above all a meeting place for the local community. The store is characterized by an unusually thin roof, made of carbon fiber, and supported by four internal columns, there are also characteristic glass walls.
Kyoto, Japan
He opened his first branded store in Kyoto, Japan, last summer. The store is located on Shijō Dori, Kyoto's main technological and commercial center since the 17th century. The design of the Kyoto branch was inspired by Japanese lanterns, and the combination of a special wooden frame and paper in the upper part of the facade is a reference to old Japanese traditions.
Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
Apple's newest Paris store is completely in the spirit of the company's traditions – it is elegant, minimalist, with a modern interior, but fully respecting the surrounding architecture. The store is located in an apartment building from the Haussmann era. Apple decided to keep the oak parquet floors in the store in order to preserve "its original spirit".
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