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Apple releases indoor photos of the beautiful Carnegie Library store in Washington, DC

A few days ago, Apple confirmed that it will open its beautiful store Carnegie Library in Washington, DC, this Saturday (11/5).

We had already seen an exterior photo of the store similar to the one at the top of this article, but now Apple has revealed images of the interior of the store to kill our curiosity.

“The Forum” Apple Carnegie Library, with double height, where the sessions of the Today at Apple.

“It is the biggest historic restoration ever made by Apple,” the company said in a press release. The library was originally founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1903.

What has become the reading area of ​​the Carnegie Library.

The Carnegie Library circulation and service area was transformed into the “Forum”, an open atrium.

Given the size of the store, you can imagine that your staff it will not be small. Apple has hired (or relocated) 225 space professionals, speakers of 27 different languages ​​- more than 20 of whom are fluent in American sign language (American Sign Language, or ASL).

A huge staircase to the second floor has been preserved in its original style at the Apple Carnegie LibraryA huge staircase to the second floor has been preserved in its original style at the Apple Carnegie Library.

In addition to the store itself, on the ground floor, the building’s second floor will also house the Historic Center of DC, which includes the Kiplinger Research Library, three galleries and a museum store.

“Whether consumers are coming to explore new products, visit one of our Geniuses or unleash their creativity in a session of Today at Apple, the Apple Carnegie Library is a place for everyone, ”said Deirdre O’Brien, senior vice president of retail + people at Apple. “We look forward to sharing this magnificent space with all of our visitors in Washington, DC, and providing a new inspirational home for the next generation.”

Restored details of the historic building where the Apple Carnegie Library is located.

The entire Apple Carnegie Library project is yet another partnership between Apple’s design director, Jony Ive, with the architectural firm Foster + Partners.

“I love the synergy between the old and the new, the juxtaposition of historical structure and contemporary design,” said Ive. “In its ‘new’ phase of life, the Apple Carnegie Library will be a way for everyone to share our ideas and excitement about the products we create, while giving people a sense of community, encouraging and nurturing creativity. It was a significant honor to restore the Carnegie Library to the people of Washington, DC ”

The Apple Carnegie LibraryTHE “Genius Grove” Apple Carnegie Library, where experts will provide technical support to consumers.
More than 20 Apple Carnegie Library staff members are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)More than 20 members of the staff Apple Carnegie Library are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

The store’s grand entrance on K Street has been completely revitalized and there is also a huge new staircase at Mount Vernon Place. Much of the interior is lit in a completely natural way.

To those in the American capital, the Apple Carnegie Library will be open from 10am on Saturday, May 11.