Apple Marina Bay Sands Opens Thursday in Singapore
September 07 2020 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Apple’s most ambitious retail project sits on the waters of
Marina Bay
Apple® today previewed Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple
store to sit directly on the water. Appearing as a sphere floating
on the iridescent Marina Bay, the store introduces a new and
captivating retail experience at one of the most iconic locations
in Singapore.
Entirely surrounded by water, Apple Marina Bay Sands offers
uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city and its
spectacular skyline. The sphere is a first-of-its-kind, all-glass
dome structure that is fully self-supported, comprised of 114
pieces of glass with only 10 narrow vertical mullions for
structural connection. As Apple’s third retail location in
Singapore, the new store creates an unforgettable space for
customers.
Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, an oculus located at the apex
of the dome provides a flooding ray of light that travels through
the space. The interior of the glass is lined with custom baffles,
each uniquely shaped to counter sun angles and provide a nighttime
lighting effect. With trees lining the interior of the dome, the
green garden city of Singapore flows into the store, providing
additional shading and soft shadows through the foliage.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open the breathtaking Apple
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, building on our commitment to this
special place that began more than 40 years ago,” said Deirdre
O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail + People. “Our
passionate and talented team is ready to welcome this community to
our new store and deliver the care and support that our customers
around the world love.”
Visitors entering the store encounter a dramatic reveal into the
massive volume of the dome, where they can explore curated Apple
products and accessories, receive personal technical support from
Geniuses, or simply take in the stunning view of Marina Bay. The
Forum is centered around a Video Wall, which will serve as the
stage for Today at Apple sessions featuring Singapore’s artists,
musicians, and creators. Entrepreneurs and developers interested in
receiving training and advice can meet with Apple team members in
Apple’s first underwater Boardroom, located on the lower level of
the store.
Apple’s rich history in Singapore spans more than 40 years,
beginning with the first corporate office in Ang Mo Kio. In 1981,
the team was responsible for producing the majority of printed
circuit boards for Apple II computers worldwide. Since then, Apple
has expanded its Corporate and Retail presence, and now supports
over 55,000 jobs across the entire Apple ecosystem.
The 148-person team at Apple Marina Bay Sands, who collectively
speak over 23 languages, will welcome visitors for the first time
on Thursday, September 10 at 10 a.m. SGT. The store will implement
the same rigorous health measures for both employees and visitors
seen across all Apple Store locations, including a mask
requirement, temperature checks, and social distancing.
To ensure the health and well-being of guests, visits to Apple
Marina Bay Sands on Thursday will be by appointment only. Customers
can visit apple.com/sg/marinabaysands to choose from available
times, and each non-transferable reservation admits one person.
Capacity will be limited, so guests may experience wait times
before entering the store.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction
of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in
innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and
tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and
empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store,
Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000
employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and
to leaving the world better than we found it.
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