Apple Park, Corporate campus in Cupertino, United States
Apple Park is the main campus of Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, made up of a circular four-story glass and steel building surrounded by open green land and trees. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels run along the entire structure, connecting interior workspaces to the outdoor surroundings.
Construction began in 2013 on land previously used by Hewlett-Packard, based on a design that Steve Jobs had commissioned before he died in 2011. The architecture firm Foster and Partners led the project alongside Apple, and the campus opened in April 2017.
The Steve Jobs Theater on the grounds is where Apple presents new products to journalists and invited guests, often in front of a global live audience. These events have shaped how people around the world experience technology announcements, turning each presentation into a widely watched moment.
The main building is not open to the public, but the nearby visitor center welcomes anyone and offers an observation deck with a view of the circular structure from outside. Going earlier in the day tends to give a clearer view from the deck before crowds arrive.
The building rests on 692 steel saucers that allow it to slide horizontally during an earthquake without damaging the structure. This system was designed specifically to handle the seismic activity common in California, letting the ground move beneath the building while the structure stays in place.
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