This mind-blowing orb-shaped structure located in the Singapore central business district waterfront is known as Apple Marina Bay Sands – it is the world’s first floating Apple Store. The tech giant confirmed that the Apple retail store will be opening “soon”. An opening date and time will be announced in the coming days.
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Apple Marina Bay Sands is Singapore’s third Apple Store following Apple’s Jewel, which was officially opened last July at Jewel Changi Airport that also features the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. The store at Orchard Road, the first Apple store in South-East Asia, was opened in 2017.
Photo from: 9to5mac.com
9to5Mac has published marketing images and messages promoting the new store, in which referring the store as “the lantern on the bay.”
“During the day, the store’s glass panels reflect the towering skyline of the Downtown Core and motion of the rippling water. At night, the sphere glows with a gentle warmth, evoking the design of traditional lanterns carried during Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Festival,” one of the slides reads. “The pavilion dome narrows to an oculus, allowing unobstructed light to flood in. A birds-eye view of the store resembles a glass iris peering into the sky.”
Photo from: archigardener.com
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Although the official opening date has yet to be announced, but this iconic architecture has already attracted many visitors (could potentially be one of the most Instagrammable spots in Singapore). We can’t wait to explore and share more insights of the store. So stay tuned for more details!!
