British firm
Foster + Partners has designed the
first Apple store in India , which has a roof made from
450,000 pieces of oak . Located in the city of Mumbai, the space occupies a prominent corner of the
Bandra Kurla Complex , a commercial development office in the city.
“We are delighted to partner with Apple on its first store in India,” said Foster + Partners studio head
Stefan Behling . “Apple BKC embodies the
creative spirit of Mumbai,” he continued. “The design features finely crafted elements,
locally sourced materials and lush greenery – to stimulate the senses and uplift the spirit.”
Inside the main space, display tables showcase Apple products, while
two rows of potted fig trees double as
seating next to the windows.
According to the studio, the store's interior was designed as "a
symbiosis of Apple's unique design approach with finely crafted elements and locally sourced materials."
“At Apple, our customers are at the
heart of everything we do, and our teams are excited to celebrate this incredible moment with them as we open our first retail store in India,” said
Deirdre O’Brien , Apple’s senior vice president of Retail.
