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| Apple Michigan Avenue | |
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| Former names | Apple North Michigan Avenue |
| Alternative names | Apple Pioneer Court |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neomodern |
| Address | 401 North Michigan Avenue |
| Town or city | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′22″N 87°37′25″W / 41.88943°N 87.62351°W |
| Opened | June 27, 2003 |
| Relocated | October 20, 2017 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Foster + Partners |
| Website | |
| www | |
Apple Michigan Avenue is an Apple Store, a retail location of Apple Inc., in the Near North Side, Chicago, United States. It is in the luxury shopping district of Magnificent Mile, adjacent to Pioneer Plaza. The store is considered one of several Apple flagship locations, and the pre-eminent store for Apple in Chicago and the Midwest.
The store moved to its current location in 2017, it was originally located at 679 North Michigan Avenue.
History
[edit]Original location
[edit]
The first incarnation of the store, known as Apple North Michigan Avenue was located at 679 North Michigan Avenue. The store opened on 27 June 2003, it's serial number was R035. The store was Apple's first flagship store, and the first store in Chicago. The original 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2), three-floor store featured a stone facade with an apple logo shaped window, green roof, skylight, and signature glass staircase. the store's final day of operation was 19 October 2017, as of 2023 the location remained empty.[1][2][3]
Construction
[edit]The Chicago Tribune discovered plans for the new store when a draft was obtained by the Tribune from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.[4][5][6]
Opening
[edit][7][8][9]The opening was attended by Tim Cook and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.[10].
Modifications
[edit]The store faced several problems upon opening. Several challenges were related to the climate of Chicago. The glass exterior was frequently subject to consendation and frost. The HVAC system was modfifed to heat and cool the glass, matching the outdoor temperature and preventing the buildup of moisture. The store's sloped roof was also subejct to ice formation whcih, due to temperature fluctuations, made falling us likely. The outdoor area under the roof was closed until the problem could be solved by a software update to the roof's heating system.[3]
Design
[edit]Lighting
[edit]As part of Apple's goal of the store's interior blending in with its surroundings, the indoor lighting needed to match the natural lighting. The store uses a first of its kind lighting system that predicts outdoor lighting conditions, and dynamically adjusts the brightness and hue of the store's lighting to match.[3]
Reception
[edit]The roof was likened to a MacBook Air, but this is not an intentional effect. Chicago Tribune critic Blair Kamin praised the stores opennes, noting how little space is dedicated to acutal product, and stated that the store is in keeping with the tradition of private riverfront buildings providing public space dating back to the Chicago Daily News Building.[14]
See Also
[edit]External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Steeber, Michael (October 1, 2023). "Apple North Michigan Avenue". Tabletops. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Steeber, Michael, "Facades(app)", Apple Michigan Avenue, vol. 2.0.8
- ^ a b c Wyatt, Greg Jr. (April 19, 2022). History of the Michigan Avenue Apple Store. Apple Explained. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Kamin, Blair; Channick, Robert (November 18, 2015). "Exclusive look at new Apple store on the Chicago River". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Koziarz, Jay (October 20, 2017). "A look back at the construction of Chicago's new Michigan Avenue Apple store". Curbed Chicago. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Apple Michigan Avenue". R.A. Smith.
- ^ "Apple Michigan Avenue opens tomorrow on Chicago's riverfront" (Press release). Chicago: Apple Inc. October 19, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Klingelfuss, Jessica (October 7, 2022). "Stefan Behling and Angela Ahrendts on the future of retail at Apple Michigan Avenue". Wallpaper. ISSN 1364-4475. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Al-Heeti, Abrar (October 29, 2017). "Apple's Chicago riverfront store is its latest statement piece". CNET. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Ford, Liam (October 20, 2017). "With hugs and cheers, Apple store opens at site of Chicago's first settlement". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ "Apple Michigan Avenue, Chicago". Foster + Partners. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Apple Store Michigan Avenue, Chicago / Foster + Partners". ArchDaily. October 23, 2017. ISSN 0719-8884. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Apple Michigan Avenue Provides a Spectacular New Destination along Chicago's Riverfront". Power Construction. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Kamin, Blair (October 20, 2017). "Apple's new flagship store an understated gem on the Chicago River". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
