Location+Specs+and+Resources

"The future **Halsted Street** (Chicago) retail store will offer a unique opportunity for Apple’s architects: It sits on a **odd-shaped** piece of land with visibility from all directions, and offers about 600 linear feet of storefront, Apple logos, windows or even open space. Architects at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson are responsible for the official design–what will they devise? More important, what would **you** design if you were in charge? Well, the **contest** is open—design and draw your best architectural vision for the future Halsted Street retail store, including the use of space within the property lines, the building’s height, the exterior wall materials, windows and doors, and use of Apple’s logo. Share your talents–and share some fun–with the Apple community."
 * From the ifoApplestore Website:**

**The Details:** "Check the dimensions and shape of the parcel from the city’s parcel map below. Your final drawing should take into account sidewalks, sidewalk plantings, trees, etc. You don’t have to specify the **interior**–it’s likely to be a two-level, mezzanine-type store. But if you want to bring even more realism to your rendering, feel free. All submitted graphics will be considered to be under the **Creative Commons** license, allowing publication on the IFO Web site with attribution (indicate how you want to be credited). I’ll be posting some (or all) of the entries on the IFO Web site, but otherwise will not be making use of your hard work. E-mail three to four views of the final design (any graphic format, high-res, any size) so viewers can see the full impact of your work. ifoApplestore will be the final **judge** of the designs and determine the winner based on creativity, individuality and how the design carries the Apple brand. The winner will receive a US$100 Apple gift card delivered by postal mail. "

**The Parcel Map:** Here’s the parcel map, with the Apple property lease indicated in **red**. The large “7″ lot is occupied by Bacci Pizzeria (”Home of the Jumbo & Free Pop!) at the corner, run-down entrances to the CTA Red Line subway further south and east in that same building, and then a service drive on lot “6″ on the map. You can add up the dimensions for the store property, as indicated on the parcel map with tiny numbers. The entire block is about 223 feet x 223 feet x 313 feet. The property line dimensions for the Apple property are: For an even better view of the lot, check these Google Maps [|views] of the parcel. Here's another view of the site: 1. Google Sketchup Warehouse: [] You can use this link to find 3D objects like stairs, windows, doors, and other 3D objects for your 3D model. **Remember that the interior is not part of this project, just the exterior.** 2. Tons of tutorials: Here's [|Sketchucation], a website with a handful of tutorials that will help you get started.
 * Dimensions: **
 * Clybourn Ave. — 190 feet
 * Halsted St. — 220 feet
 * W. North Ave. — 98 feet
 * North Ave. to Clybourn Ave curve — 102 feet
 * Resources: **