Apple Store to Open in D.C.’s Carnegie Library

The wait for Apple’s Washington, D.C., flagship is over: The tech giant revealed Wednesday that it will throw open the doors at its newest location in the Carnegie Library on May 11 at 10 a.m. The plans, set in motion two years ago, encompassed a major restoration and renovation. Apple tapped Foster + Partners, the architects that worked on Apple’s Regent Street store in London, to help with the D.C. location. The flagship represents a blend of retail and culture, with the Historical Society of Washington and the Kiplinger Research Library occupying the space alongside the tech outlet. The site’s roots, which go back more than a century, also play into this dynamic — Andrew Carnegie donated the Carnegie Library to the city in 1903. “Inspired by the rich history of Carnegie Library, we are reimagining Apple Carnegie Library as a brand-new space to learn,” the tech company said. “Where everyone is welcome to come and discover all kinds of creativity, connect with new ideas, and share their stories.” As an open-air destination, the public will find galleries, education and, of course, shopping opportunities under one skylighted roof, which make for a communal gathering space. The notion slots into Apple retail’s focus on community,

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