Back in 2015, rumors of a new Foster + Partner-designed store along Chicago’s riverfront had been circulating amongst the Apple community. Dubbed its ‘newest and most ambitious store’ yet, Apple Michigan Avenue made its grand debut today. Intended as a gathering place for the local community, the store will host year-round ‘today at Apple’ programming, building on Chicago’s city-wide initiative to enliven the riverwalk. Celebrating the opening, the Apple store will host ‘the Chicago series,’ a month-long set of events that will provide attendees with the tools to pursue their passions, from photography and music to coding and app design.