Apple Park

Apple Park is the main campus of Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, built as a circular structure with four levels covering roughly 260,000 square meters (2.8 million square feet). The building features floor-to-ceiling glass panels that connect interior workspaces with surrounding greenery and trees, allowing natural light throughout the offices.

Construction started in 2013 on land formerly occupied by Hewlett-Packard, following a design commissioned by Steve Jobs before his death in 2011. The campus opened in April 2017 after years of planning and building, carried out by the architecture firm Foster and Partners working closely with Apple leadership.

The Steve Jobs Theater serves as a venue where journalists, employees, and invited guests gather to witness product announcements and company presentations. These events have become a ritual in California's technology culture, drawing global attention through live broadcasts and shaping how people interact with consumer electronics.

The complex provides workspace for roughly 12,000 employees and includes a visitor center with an observation deck, retail area, and café that welcomes the public. The center sits near the main building, allowing guests to view the campus from outside and learn more about its design and environmental features.

The foundation rests on 692 steel saucers that allow the building to shift during earthquakes while keeping the structure stable and protecting the architecture. This system lets the campus absorb ground movement and slide horizontally, a precaution considered essential in earthquake-prone areas like California.

Location: Cupertino

Inception: 2017

Architects: Norman Foster

Official opening: 2017

Architectural style: neo-futurism

Floors above the ground: 4

Floors below the ground: 2

Operator: Apple

Address: 1 Apple Park Way

Phone: +14089961010

Website: https://maps.apple.com/place?auid=559098170073364042

GPS coordinates: 37.33479,-122.00900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:54