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Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersWe've all been waiting with bated breath to see pictures of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/apples-new-headquarters-will-be-designed-by-norman-foster/">Apple's design for its new green headquarters in California</a>, and we're excited to say they're finally out! The city of Cupertino has unveiled official renders submitted by Steve Jobs to the community for approval. The plans reveal that <a href="http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Team/SeniorPartners/Default.aspx">Foster & Partners</a> will indeed lead the design team, which will also include <a href="http://www.arup.com/">ARUP</a> and <a href="http://www.kierwright.com/cms/index.php">Kier & Wright</a>, a local engineering firm. Click on through our gallery for a closer look at this extraordinary self-sufficient curved glass building encircling an envy-inducing green space for the employees.1
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersFinally, the new Apple headquarters images have been unveiled.2
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersImages submitted to the Cupertino municipality in California for approval have been unveiled3
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe mammoth campus will have enough office space for up to 13,000 employees!4
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe corporate auditorium will fit roughly 1,000 people.5
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersAnd there will also be a 28,000 m2 R&D facility6
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe curved building will not have a single sheet of straight glass7
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe building's shape is so unique in fact that they will have to make the glass especially for this project.8
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe spaceship-like building will encircle a lush green courtyard.9
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersIn addition to other green spaces throughout the campus10
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersThe campus will include a power plant11
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersWe assume it will be an alternative plant, but no details have been revealed.12
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersWord has it that the City of Cupertino has already approved Apple's plans13
Apple Headquarters by Foster and PartnersAnd Foster & Partners will be at the helm to ensure that the planned 2015 takeoff happens on time!14














