Relocate the fountain to somewhere else, and the fountain does not create jobs as where an Apple store will add jobs.
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Apple's Plans for New Flagship San Francisco Store Receiving Criticism
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"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." Maybe a little heat gain isn't such a bad thing ...?
It is hideous.
And lIke the Boston store, it sits like a scar on a beautiful streetscape.
This fountain is made out of bronze; now, 40 years after it left the foundry, the bronze has a lovely green patina. Anything that large cast in bronze is made to last a long time.
Haha well if that's the criteria for a PR issue then Apple's press office would be working 24/7 365 days as every day there's tons of stories that hit the online press complaining about something Apple related. This is a non-story that made it to the front page of Apple rumor sites because they have nothing else to report (Apple actually is doubling down on security this year).
Perhaps it's considered a non-story to you from where you live. But perhaps it's a very relevant story if you live in San Francisco.
And I'm guessing Apple's press corp - among the group does work 24/7. Do they RESPOND to everything - clearly no. But working in PR/Marketing as I have for 20+ years - I know a think or two about the subject.
That has got to be the ugliest fountain I've ever seen. It looks like a giant gargoyle threw up on the steps. The sooner it goes in favor of that Apple Store, the better.
The Bay Area is characterized by a many micro-climates. I'm not familiar with the pattern of Union Square but I guess it gets more sun than most other parts of The City. Nevertheless, if they thought sunshine would be a problem they could use a glass that would absorb some of the heat. What does all that sunlight do to the appearance of the reflective displays?
It is disappointing that Apple hasn't decided to do something more interesting with that location. The design of the previous location was understandable. Apple's design was an improvement for that area.
The Levi store is nothing special so no need to preserve anything there. Wouldn't it be nice for Apple to adopt some of the design elements of San Francisco into this store. As mentioned above, they could put much of the store underground to provide room for a wider sidewalk to invite people into the store. It is a missed opportunity that they didn't try something more interesting.
The blank wall on Stockton is kind of intimidating. Probably it will have lots of display windows which will provide some light, though Apple displays on the sides of the building are not usually very interesting. They are generally kind of small.
It is fine for John King to write about the design of this building. This is what he does. There is no crime in public discussion.
You can use your iPad and Apple maps to zoom in on this location. Use the 3D feature to see the current building from any angle.
It is disappointing that Apple hasn't decided to do something more interesting with that location. The design of the previous location was understandable. Apple's design was an improvement for that area.
The Levi store is nothing special so no need to preserve anything there. Wouldn't it be nice for Apple to adopt some of the design elements of San Francisco into this store. As mentioned above, they could put much of the store underground to provide room for a wider sidewalk to invite people into the store. It is a missed opportunity that they didn't try something more interesting.
The blank wall on Stockton is kind of intimidating. Probably it will have lots of display windows which will provide some light, though Apple displays on the sides of the building are not usually very interesting. They are generally kind of small.
It is fine for John King to write about the design of this building. This is what he does. There is no crime in public discussion.
You can use your iPad and Apple maps to zoom in on this location. Use the 3D feature to see the current building from any angle.
I agree with some others, The design could be a bit more unique. It's quite basic.
In other words, an individual who's words have no more weight, or meaning to me than any other stranger would.
Doubt it, since the earth itself isn't exactly earthquake proof.
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In other words, an individual who's words have no more weight, or meaning to me than any other stranger would.
Doubt it, since the earth itself isn't exactly earthquake proof.
Interesting, so many armchair architects here pretending to know more about design than a company who has built themselves from nothing to a multi-billion dollar corporation. 
Interesting, so many armchair architects here pretending to know more about design than a company who has built themselves from nothing to a multi-billion dollar corporation.
Because taste is a certifiable, objective thing.
Can't just move it. The fountain depicts San Francisco landmarks. Everything to the south of Union Square is to the left, everything north is to the right.
I never really thought the fountain looked bad. There are some odd landmarks in the city but I'm on Union Square quite often and never thought the fountain was an eyesore. Maybe I just didn't pay much attention to it either.
A company so secretive has the most transparent stores (glass walls). Kinda ironic.
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With the help of millions of customers and investors.
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Just not using the correct word "thing" instead of think.
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Interesting, so many armchair architects here pretending to know more about design than a company who has built themselves from nothing to a multi-billion dollar corporation.
With the help of millions of customers and investors.
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Just not using the correct word "thing" instead of think.
Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder here, but come on here that fountain looks horrible. It is certainly an eyesore, doesn't even mesh with the surroundings!
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Why people are not happy with it ?
It's the application of flat design on a building: totaly square, flat, nothing else.
People bitching about flat design all the time should be at least happy...
It's the application of flat design on a building: totaly square, flat, nothing else.
People bitching about flat design all the time should be at least happy...
Only to you and a few others, I never once thought about it and still don't.
You just described every company down to the mom and pop shops. What's your point?
So you really think this is a story worth attention? Because the urban design critic at the San Francisco Chronicle criticized it? Please.
Much more than just a handful of people thought it was beautiful to look at, otherwise it wouldn't be there. That's the thing about opinions, everybody has one even if nobody agrees with you.
You just described every company down to the mom and pop shops. What's your point?
Yeah? And what was your point? That we can't argue against the choices made by a company who built itself up from nothing to a billions a year industry?
That pretty much describes every large corporation on the face of the earth.
Didn't you know that Apple is supposed to release an international press statement, handsigned by Tim Cook, for every criticism they receive? Just to satisfy those old marketing dogs...
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