How Apple Stores Take Inspiration From Libraries

An article over at Apple store blog, IFOAppleStore explains what inspiration Apple takes from libraries to plan their stores:

[Store principal architect Peter Bohlin] explained some of the store design goals to the library group, including making the interior visible from the outside, and the exterior visible from inside the store. He noted the many uses of the store beyond selling products, including instruction sessions, School Night, live music performances, and appearances by artistic and creative groups. He explained that Apple stores are magic places in prime locations where people can come, interact and learn–certainly the goal of a modern library.

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