![Apple Central World features a eye-catching cylindrical glass facade with views of a large sculptural wood core.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/apple-store-thailand-modern-architecture-retail-store-030820-1125-01.jpg)
Tech giant Apple has unveiled ‘Apple Central World’, their newest location in Bangkok, Thailand.
Designed by architecture firm Foster + Partners, the store has a cylindrical glass facade which is housed under a cantilevered Tree Canopy roof.
![Apple Central World in Bangkok has a curved glass facade and a large wood canopy roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/apple-store-thailand-modern-architecture-retail-store-030820-1125-02.jpg)
An eye-catching sculptural timber core is made from 1,800 pieces of oak that can be seen from any direction, whether you’re inside or out. A spiral staircase wraps around the core and connects the two levels of the store.
![Apple Central World includes an eye-catching cylindrical glass facade with views of a large sculptural wood core.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/apple-store-thailand-modern-architecture-retail-store-030820-1125-03.jpg)
The store features include a boardroom and freestanding displays, as well as a forum, that enables Apple to showcase Bangkok’s greatest artists, musicians, and creatives.
![Apple Central World in Bangkok has a curved glass facade with a wood ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/apple-store-thailand-modern-architecture-retail-store-030820-1125-04.jpg)