Office Chair: Apple Chair
The main office chair selected for Apple Park is the Pacific Chair, produced by the Swiss brand Vitra and designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Here is detailed information about the seating choices at Apple Park:
Office Area Seating: Pacific Chair
The Pacific Chair is the core seating choice for the office areas at Apple Park, with a design philosophy centered around "quietness" and "peacefulness," aiming to provide users with a comfortable experience that does not disrupt the work atmosphere. The chair supports adaptive adjustment functionality, automatically adjusting support strength based on the weight of different users to ensure everyone receives just the right amount of support. This feature not only enhances comfort but also reflects the human-centered design considerations. Additionally, the mechanical components of the Pacific Chair are cleverly concealed, giving it a simple and elegant appearance that can easily blend into various office environments, aligning with Apple's consistent pursuit of minimalist aesthetics. Its unit price is $1,185 (approximately RMB 7,700), and every office area within the Apple Park campus has uniformly ordered this model of chair, demonstrating Apple's emphasis on the work experience of its employees.
Corridor Seating: Womb Chair
In the corridor areas of Apple Park, Apple has chosen the Womb Chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair is renowned for its unique curved shape and enveloping feel, priced at $3,917. The original design intent of the Womb Chair was to provide users with a comfortable sensation of being "embraced," suitable for short breaks or informal communication scenarios. Its high price reflects its value as a classic design piece and its artistic status.
Visitor Center Seating: Hiroshima Chair
The visitor center has selected the Hiroshima Chair (ๅนฟๅฒๆค ) designed by Naoto Fukasawa, priced at $2,500. This chair is characterized by its simple lines and natural materials, embodying the "without thought" design philosophy in Japanese design, which involves removing superfluous elements to allow the product to naturally integrate into its usage scenario. The selection of the Hiroshima Chair further reinforces Apple Park's image as a fusion of technology and art.
