I like this photo of apple park by Laurie Olin as it showcases very well the interaction between the building, people and the landscape. People are using the landscape to travel, exercise and rest. It is not just something to look at out the window of the offices. The reflective surfaces on the building mirrors the planting helping the smooth modern office to appear more settled in the rough landscape. Another feature I believe has been successful is how the landscape has been formed to hide the surrounding urban areas instead the landform and planting give the illusion the building is set in the middle of open countryside. However, considering California can be a very hot place there seems to be a lack of trees to provide shade to cool the paths or availability of seating for resting.
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Foster + Partners (no date) Apple Park. Available at: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/apple-park(Accessed: 11 February 2026).
