The first glass has been installed at an under-construction Miami Worldcenter building reported to be an Apple Store.
According to a construction permit filing, a 1-story building is being built with 16,629 square feet of retail, adjacent to Worldcenter’s World Square.
A recent report said a lease agreement between Apple and Worldcenter has been filed with Miami-Dade.
Renderings filed with Miami planners for the property in 2022 showed a retail building with an Apple logo.
According to that filing, the design will prioritize the pedestrian experience and environmental considerations.
The store will be integrated with the plaza, which will have around 20,000 square feet of dedicated public open space.
Native species will be used to landscape the plaza, promoting biodiversity and improving air quality, a letter stated.
FSC certified mass timber, along with other recycled materials, are planned to be used during construction in order to cap carbon. A green roof is also planned.
Gensler was listed as the architect in the planning filing.
The renderings showing an Apple Store at Worldcenter filed with the city in 2022:
