Apple's Marina Bay Sands Retail Store to Open Soon in Singapore

[jerryk]

Why does this one looks so different from the usually wood and metal look? Also a store in the middle of the water, I have not thought of that.

As the article pointed out this is an existing building. Apple is taking it over.

 

[MartyvH]

Great addition to the bay. The area needed a couple of extra things and what a coup for Apple. People are going to wonder what it is, which creates that highly desirable buzz.

 

[cosmos]

Amazing how things change over time. Twenty years ago there was only one very small store that even sold anything by Apple in Singapore.

 

[Arran]

As the article pointed out this is an existing building. Apple is taking it over.

It actually looks like it's a new building on an existing "island". Google satellite show this:

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Presumably the (old) lower building is now the sphere shown in this newer 360 degree view?

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[Arran]

You think there’s a first floor? Or is it all underground/underwater. Also, the panels aren’t going to be removed?

Looks like there's several floors above water. Don't know what (if anything) is below:

 

[DreamyLucid]

My favorite still in Jewel airport, let's see how it looks when opened.

I actually do not like the Jewel one that much. It just look like any other ordinary store there.

 

[Mark Shone]

What exactly is the 'innovation' here? No windows when you have this view is just stupid. Apple puts these huge glass facades into stores in places where there's nothing to see. And here on this Marina Bay backdrop it's just a metal ball...

Very sure the grey covering is just protecting glass panels. When they open this shop it’ll be a fully glass sphere. Should have amazing views from inside and out!