We all know that Apple has the most beautiful stores in New York City not just because of their lovely interiors but also because of the buildings where they are located.
Four of Apple's stores in New York City are placed in historic buildings which seem to combine high tech and distinguished architecture in the area. The stores are located in Grand Central Terminal, which is an individual New York City landmark, 103 Prince Street located in the SoHo Historic District, 401 W. 14th Street found in the Gansevoort Market Historic District, and 940 Madison Avenue situated in Upper East Side Historic District, The Verge reported.
Because of that, The New York Landmarks Conservancy, which is a nonprofit organization that promotes the preservation of landmark buildings, will recognize Apple because of its role in preserving the historical spaces by placing their stores in it.
According to the conservancy, it will be recognizing Apple with its Chairman’s Award for "preserving, restoring, and repurposing notable historic structures" in New York City by building stores and by "marrying high tech and distinguished architecture."
It is indeed amazing that the company which sells high-tech gadgets is located in areas with historical value. If you get to see the interiors, you will notice a combination of modern technology and classic architecture which is indeed mind-blowing.
The award will be presented to Apple on March 9, 2016 at The Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th Street.
"The Landmarks Conservancy inaugurated the Chairman’s Award in 1988 to recognize exceptional organizations and companies that have demonstrated their dedication to protecting New York’s rich architectural heritage," NY Landmarks wrote.
While the tech giant company is being recognized for its adaptive reuse of historical buildings in New York, it is also currently building minimalist contemporary structures around the world which includes the Foster + Partners designed stores in Hangzhou, China and in Silicon Valley, which is a giant ring-shaped headquarters, according to Dezeen.
