Inside Apple’s Gorgeous New Amsterdam Retail Store [Gallery]
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Apple is set to open its first retail store in The Netherlands tomorrow, and it looks gorgeous. Located in the historic Hirsch building, the museum-like store features ornate, regal architecture and a beautiful glass staircase.
Photographer Thomas Schlijper has posted several images from inside the new Amsterdam store.
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Thanks to this new location in The Netherlands, Apple has a physical retail presence in 12 countries worldwide. More images from Amsterdam are available on Schlijper’s personal website.
(via GigaOM)
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