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Construction at Apple Campus 2 Progresses, Work on Structure Has Begun

Tuesday November 11, 2014 10:00 am PST by
Construction at Apple's spaceship is progressing at a rapid pace, with workers on site at the campus seven days a week. A new photo shared by the City of Cupertino suggests Apple is almost finished with the foundation of the structure and has begun construction on the actual circular-shaped building. Back in October, the foundation was nearly done, so it is not surprising that construction has ...
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Apple Submits Revised Plans for Second Phase of New Campus Construction

Friday October 24, 2014 1:36 pm PDT by
Apple has submitted Apple Campus Phase 2 architectural and site refinement plans to the City of Cupertino, signaling its readiness to begin the second phase of construction on its spaceship campus as soon as first phase construction has been completed. In a massive 72 page PDF, Apple outlines revised plans for a set of research and development buildings located to the east and west of North...
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Construction Continues at Apple Campus 2, Foundation Nears Completion

Monday October 6, 2014 10:39 am PDT by
The City of Cupertino, where Apple is building its spaceship-shaped second campus, has today shared an update on the progress of the campus along with a new aerial photo. Construction continues at a rapid pace, with workers on site throughout the weekday and weekend. Apple appears to have completed much of the foundation of the main circular building and concrete mixers have been on site for...
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New Aerial Video Shows Significant Construction Progress at Apple Campus 2

Sunday August 31, 2014 8:03 pm PDT by
Apple appears to be making significant progress on its forthcoming "Spaceship" campus in Cupertino, as an aerial video shared by YouTube user jmcminn (via Apple Spotlight/9to5Mac) shows the site now featuring constructed walls, spots for buildings, and a more defined oval shape. Apple closed off sidewalks and built a number of privacy fences to keep the area hidden, but this latest video...
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Photos of Construction Material Hint at Scale of Apple's Spaceship Campus

Friday July 18, 2014 5:18 am PDT by
Construction at Apple's "Spaceship" Campus has been progressing at a rapid pace in the past few months, as the company most recently began putting up the outer walls and laying roadwork. Now, iFun.de (Google Translate) shares new photos of the steel and glass material that will be used for the campus' facade, which are being provided by German company Josef Gartner GmbH. Construction ...
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Construction on Apple Campus 2 Progressing Rapidly, Walls Continue Taking Shape

Thursday July 17, 2014 11:19 am PDT by
Construction at Apple's Spaceship campus is continuing at a rapid pace, according to new images posted to Twitter by KCBS news and traffic reporter Ron Cervi. Cervi has been taking aerial shots of the campus to track construction progress for the last several months. In the most recent set of images, the perimeter walls that will house the foundation of the building appears to be growing...
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Apple's Spaceship Campus Shown Off in Rendered Fly-Through

Thursday June 19, 2014 12:51 pm PDT by
Construction at Apple's "Spaceship" campus in Cupertino is progressing at a rapid pace, and while the circular structure is still far from finished, the old buildings on the 176-acre site have been fully demolished, roadwork is underway, and the outer walls of the campus are taking shape, outlining where foundation will be poured. Apple isn't slated to finish its the first construction phase...
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Progress on Apple Campus 2 Continues as Walls Go Up

Tuesday June 10, 2014 4:45 pm PDT by
Construction at Apple's Spaceship campus continues, with the circular building beginning to take shape according to an image posted to Twitter by KCBS news and traffic reporter Ron Cervi (via 9to5Mac).In the most recent shot, a wall has been built around the perimeter of the building, outlining where the foundation will be poured. A different tweet by @DawnMortensen notes that Pruneridge Avenue,...
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Aerial Photo Shows Outline of Apple's Spaceship Campus Taking Shape

Wednesday April 30, 2014 10:34 am PDT by
Construction on Apple's Campus 2 is continuing to progress and a new aerial photo courtesy of Ron Cervi, KCBS news and traffic reporter, shows that all of the buildings on the site have now been demolished in order for new work to begin. The area where the circular-shaped building will be constructed is cleared out, allowing us a glimpse at where the campus itself will be located. Apple has...
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Apple Highlights Video Detailing Environmental Friendliness of Campus 2 Project

Monday April 21, 2014 12:02 pm PDT by
As part of the "Better" environmental campaign that was initially unveiled this morning, Apple has posted a video of its Apple Campus 2 project, displaying a series of renderings of the building along with some details on the site from campus designer Norman Foster. Foster speaks on Jobs' inspiration for the campus, noting his love of both Stanford and the area that he grew up in. "The idea is ...
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Video Depicting Demolition Progress at Apple Campus 2 Site Surfaces [Updated]

Monday March 24, 2014 8:59 pm PDT by
A supposed internal Apple video depicting the demolition of Hewlett Packard's former offices in preparation for Apple's Campus 2 project has surfaced on YouTube (via 9to5Mac). The video itself, which appears to be consistent with Apple's production quality, shows excavators tearing through multiple buildings. The footage was likely shot from late last year through earlier this year, as demolit...
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Apple Campus 2 Designer Gives Insight Into Planning Process, Talks Scale

Monday March 3, 2014 12:41 pm PST by
Apple's Campus 2 project, which includes the giant "spaceship"-esque building envisioned by Steve Jobs, has been thoroughly outlined in city plans and models that depict the company's vision for the space, but in an interview with Architectural Record, Norman Foster, who designed the campus, gives some additional insight and context on the planning process behind the project. Foster, who is...
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Aerial Photograph Shows Substantial Demolition Progress at Apple Campus 2 Site

Wednesday February 19, 2014 7:52 am PST by
Work at Apple's Campus 2 is well underway with most of the existing buildings now demolished and parking lot pavement removed, as shown in a recent aerial photograph (via MacGeneration) from Ron Cervi, a news and traffic reporter for KCBS. Demolition on the site began in November after Apple received unanimous approval for the project from the Cupertino City Council. Photo by Ron Cervi ...
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Demolition at New Apple Campus 2 Well Underway

Thursday December 5, 2013 3:48 pm PST by
Construction on Apple's Campus 2 project is underway, with the company continuing its demolition of existing buildings on the site. Demolition began soon after Apple obtained its ancillary permits following an initial unanimous October approval of the project from the Cupertino City Council. Road work and construction signs surround the area where demolition has begun, with a clear view of...
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Apple Receives Final Approval for 'Spaceship' Campus From Cupertino City Council

Tuesday November 19, 2013 6:11 pm PST by
Apple today received final approval for its Apple Campus 2 project from the Cupertino City Council after gaining a unanimous initial approval back in October. "Go for it," said Cupertino Mayor Orrin Mahoney, following tonight's unanimous vote in favor of the project. "We're eager to see it happen. Go for it." With the vote, the Cupertino City Council approved the necessary ordinances to allow...
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Renderings Highlight Interior of Apple's Upcoming 'Spaceship' Campus

Monday November 11, 2013 7:02 am PST by
Last month, the City of Cupertino gave what amounted to the final approvals needed for Apple to begin work on its massive new "Apple Campus 2" on the site of a former HP campus in the city. As part of the application process, Apple has shared a few renderings of the project over the last several years and has even built a model of the entire campus, which includes a large ring-shaped main...
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Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer Speaks About Apple Campus 2 at Cupertino Press Conference

Thursday October 17, 2013 3:52 pm PDT by
The Cupertino City Council today posted a video of the press conference it held yesterday, announcing its approval of Apple's Campus 2 plans. Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer spoke during the conference, thanking the community for green lighting its plans and providing some additional details on the campus. This is a very special moment for us at Apple. We have put a tremendous amount of love and...
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Cupertino City Council Gives Unanimous Approval for Apple's New Campus [Updated]

Wednesday October 16, 2013 12:14 am PDT by
Following approval of Apple's plans for its new "spaceship campus" by the City of Cupertino's Planning Commission earlier this month, the full Cupertino City Council has just given its unanimous approval to the project at its October meeting. The approval came after more than six hours of discussion this evening, with many statements of support and some expressions of concern from members of the...
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New Model Offers Detailed Look at Apple's Upcoming 'Spaceship' Campus [Updated]

Friday October 11, 2013 1:14 pm PDT by
Apple’s proposed Apple Campus 2, now in the final planning stages, can be seen in detail in new model photos provided by San Jose Mercury News. The 4-story circular building, which Steve Jobs famously described as "like a spaceship," encompasses more than 2.8 million square feet and is designed to house upwards of 12,000 employees. Image courtesy of San Jose Mercury News As seen in the model, ...
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Apple's 'Spaceship' Campus Approved by Cupertino Planning Commission, Headed to City Council for Final Vote

Thursday October 3, 2013 7:17 am PDT by
The Planning Commission of Apple's hometown of Cupertino, California approved Apple’s plans for the company's new "Spaceship" campus Wednesday night, a day after the company made a presentation to the community at a public discussion, reports CNET. The next steps in the process will be a vote by the Cupertino city council on October 15 along with a final vote on November 19, and the company...