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Apple's Battersea Store Opens Today, Second to Feature All-New Design
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In the UK this is an old historic building.
Battersea Power Station is not yet 100 years old since it was opened. As others have said, it has been revitalised several times since its closure as a power station so I hope that this time it is successful.
Please point your faux disgust elsewhere and thank Apple for supporting a superb building and adding to the prosperity which is needed in many areas of the south of the Thames.
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No, this is the first revitalisation that actually happened. There were many proposals over the years[1], but none actually came to fruition. Other than occasional use as an event venue and filming location, it was empty since closing as a power station in 1975.
[1] Theme Park, Chelsea F.C., Urban Park, multiple housing project proposals by various developers ...
Some of them don't even have parking spaces, madness.I can assure you you won't be living there on an Apple salary.
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This is certainly not unusual for London. Driving is very much optional in the Battersea area as you have plenty of public transport nearby (Tube, Rail, High-speed river ferries), as well as good cycle and walking routes, uber, etc. Not to mention a huge number of shops and restaurants right on your doorstep, and a big beautiful park nearby.
The majority of new, central housing developments in London come without parking now days, as planning rules actively discourage it.
Some of us have the viewpoint that it is madness to own a car in London. No shortage of public transport options and car share or short term rentals are available when you have a real need of a vehicle.
Now we've the obvious musical reference out of the way, let's go with another fantastic album cover (of which they did two if I'm not mistaken)
Exactly this. I know they don't want it to appear like a traditional store but seriously it's a pain to get served when you want to go pick up a case or something. Just put a counter somewhere for these purchases so I don't have to follow around or stare at staff to just buy something!
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How is that 'enjoyable'? A tiny screen with a chip from decades ago, running an OS at a snails pace, and not able to do almost anything modern. Literally who the F cares. Certainly not the staff, who are being paid to be there, not to pretend to be awestruck by some guy showing-off wasting their time, just to have a photo-op.
While is is true, if you're paying £4-to-12m for a flat, I don't think it's unlikely you'll probably own at least one (expensive) car if not more, and expect some kind of underground parking to park it for out-of-town usage where public transport drops off.
More poignantly, the people with this type of money likely don't want to use public transport in the first place, as rich (and/or famous) people tend to like their own discreet space, and will pay for the privilege. Cabs are the other option, but only in and around town – not for popping up to the Cotswolds to see fur-ends. 😂
London is also one of my favorite cities. Been to the Apple Convent Garden store years back. Looking forward to visit London again someday. 🙂
Maybe just reading a few of the comments on this thread would give you an indication that actually some people do the F care?
Not sure how you equate listening to albums purchased a long time ago to support, but you do you. Not to mention you can find unsavory things about a great many musicians. John Lennon was self-admittedly abusive towards his first wife, but I'm still going to listen to the Beatles. 🤷♂️
Amendment accepted thanks. To me it seems like it only opened as a power station yesterday
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There is no way that thing has its original internals. I'll bet any money it has an AS Mac Mini inside it. Presumably hooked up to either the original, or another old, CRT screen.
Coming next to England.... Apple's new Salisbury store at Stonehenge...
Yes sir, go and take a seat near stone no. 3, and an Apple Genius will be with you soon.
Am I the only one who finds it bizarre that Apple, with all its care about providing functionality to the impaired, won't provide comfortable chairs with backs on them, that suit the older generations better? Imagine seating your grandma's tired legs down on one of these stools. Sheesh.