Bondi Junction Apple Reseller

Construction workers are finishing up the space where an Apple reseller will open the Academy Store on the outside of the fashionable Bondi Junction shopping center on the southeast side of Sydney (Australia). The grand opening is scheduled for June 15, 2006. Here are some exclusive photos of the interior of the 3-story, Bondi blue store, which goes way beyond any architectural design Apple has tried in its stores.

The store will feature various zones devoted to consumer products, professional business, graphics, video and iPods. It will also have a kids section, and 8-seat "Academy Support Bar," two 12-seat, hands-on training labs where they will hold monthly "Academy ProCard Days," and a 24-seat theater.

Also check this collection of photos from the store's Web site.

The front of the store, showing the three levels, and hinting at the famous "Bondi blue" color scheme. The color is was one of those used in Apple's original iMac line.

The interior of the future Apple Center, showing the rather unique design of the three levels--glass walls within the store space, with exposed stairways.

The lower hallway of the space, with apparently wood flooring, and white ceiling and glass wall.

A view looking up to the upper floors, with a blue glass wall, walkways and stairways.