Apple has opened some incredible retail locations around the world, but few are as beautiful as . Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s new Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) central business district, Apple has designed the store with a pyramid-style roof that’s designed to refract and enhance the lighting inside and outside the store:
Apple The Exchange TRX connects the mall’s central atrium to a lush rooftop park that wraps around the store’s upper level. Emitting a warm glow at night, the three-dimensional layered roof consists of horizontal glass panels and shading blades to reduce the sun’s rays. A central glazed oculus brings daylight into the interior and includes a dynamic artificial-lighting feature.
Inside the store, a sculptural quartz and glass staircase connects the three levels where customers can explore, learn, and shop. The Forum, home to Today at Apple programming, is located on a floating deck that joins up with the mall, while the upper level directly connects with the edge of the park, bringing daylight and greenery into the store through a continuous glass façade.
The store’s design has attracted customers all over the city, with many on X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms. Tim Cook from the store this morning showing a long line of eager shoppers as the store opened its doors for the first time.
The store runs on 100 percent renewable energy and includes natural stone walls, polished stainless-steel columns, light terrazzo floors, and a timber ceiling. In addition to the Genius Bar and hands-on area, the store includes also a dedicated pickup counter for online purchases.