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Apple to open global flagship store at Melbourne's Federation Square

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Melbourne's Federation Square will be home to Apple's "most significant store in the southern hemisphere" after the US tech giant struck a controversial deal with the Victorian government to build a two-storey building to open in time for Christmas trading in 2020.

The glass pavilion structure, designed by top UK architects Foster + Partners, is only the fifth global flagship store announced by Apple, alongside those in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington and Milan, where the emphasis is on eye-catching design and interactivity.

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Larry Schlesinger writes on real estate, specialising in commercial and residential property. Larry is based in our Melbourne newsroom. Connect with Larry on Twitter. Email Larry at larry.schlesinger@afr.com

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