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The store features a curved perimeter roof and plaster walls, while the structure was constructed from mass timber\u2014a first for Apple. Photo courtesy Apple<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apple Miami Worldcenter, Apple\u2019s first store with extensive use of\u00a0mass timber\u00a0construction, opened on January 24.<\/p>\n

The store features a curved perimeter roof and plaster walls, while the structure was constructed from mass timber\u2014a first for Apple.<\/p>\n

The mass timber structure encloses an open central space accessible from glazed entrances at each end of the building.<\/p>\n

The materials used throughout the design were chosen to limit their impact on the environment while creating an inviting space for customers. This includes biomass-based terrazzo flooring, a structural wood wall system, and attention to comfort and acoustics.<\/p>\n

Designed by\u00a0Apple\u2019s in-house team, the store occupies a standalone pavilion that follows its signature sleek esthetic with a nod to\u00a0Art Deco\u00a0architecture in\u00a0Miami.<\/p>\n

Taking inspiration from softer, undulating surfaces and the articulation of mass found in the local Art Deco architecture,\u00a0the design team paid attention to the play of the light and shadow on all surfaces of the pavilion, sculpting the walls in and out while carving the base off the ground.<\/p>\n

In addition, the store blends in a biophilic design with a densely planted public space. The roof is also cultivated as a raised garden, creating an additional facade visible from the adjacent towers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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