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Apple Michigan Avenue Shortlisted for Structural Awards 2018

Aug 15, 2018
1 min read

Updated: Oct 20

Apple Michigan Avenue store in Chicago with its thin composite roof

A new retail store featuring an exceptionally thin carbon fibre roof (1m deep x 33.7m x 29.8m in plan) supported on four columns. A structural steel roof frame supports the carbon fibre roof which together cantilever 8.3m to the south, 9.3m to the east and west, and 6.3m to the north. An interior tapering mezzanine balcony is flanked by grand stairs, creating a stunning central volume.



Apple Michigan Avenue Shortlisted for Structural Awards 2018 – project image 2

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