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“#Take a Look Inside Google\u2019s First Permanent Physical Store \u2013 Review Geek”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New York City is now home to Google\u2019s <\/span>first permanent physical store<\/span><\/a>, and it\u2019ll be open for business on Thursday, June 17. Though the company has hosted multiple pop-up stores in the past, now customers will have a place to call Google Home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google first shared the good news<\/a> in May, citing that the location\u2014based near its Chelsea campus a couple of blocks away\u2014would be a one-stop shop for scooping up its latest gadgets, like Pixel smartphones, Nest products, and Chromecast devices. The new store is located at 76 Ninth Avenue, and scheduled to open up at 10am ET on Thursday, June 17.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before it opens up, let\u2019s take a peek inside:<\/span><\/p>\n

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A <\/span>recent blog post<\/span><\/a> written by Ivy Ross, VP of Hardware Design, and Nathan Allen, Head of Store Design and Special Projects, states \u201cWe wanted our first store to reflect the same app<\/a>roach we take to designing our products: making sure they\u2019re always helpful to people. The result is a space we believe is warm and inviting, while providing new ways to celebrate and experience Google through our phones, displays, speakers, wearables and more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Google worked with NYC-based architect Reddymade to draft a concept for the space, which, as you can see, blends the company\u2019s quirky and playful style while still remaining uniquely New York. The space feels open and immersive, and also encourages browsing. And once you find something you like, just reach out to any store associate\u2014they will all be equipped with a device that can process transactions right there so you don\u2019t have to stand at a checkout counter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ross and Allen also stated \u201cAs you approach our new store, the first thing we hope you notice are beautiful physical and digital displays lining the store\u2019s windows, which offer a peek into our products and their features. And as you enter the store, you will find a light-filled space that\u2019s centered around experiencing the helpfulness of our products.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While it was designing the store, Google also worked to integrate sustainability just like it does with its products. As such, every bit of material was verified to be responsibly sourced and energy efficient. Plus, Google worked with local craftsmen throughout the process. The company also worked with the <\/span>U.S. Green Building Council<\/span><\/a>, and now the store is one of just 215 retail spaces across the globe with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating, the highest possible within the <\/span>LEED\u2019s rating system<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Inside the store, customers just walking in will be greeted by a 17-foot tall glass structure called the Google Imagination Space. It\u2019s loaded with custom interactive screens with rotating exhibits that\u2019ll help users learn about Google\u2019s artillery of products and how they work. The cool feature can also translate, in real-time, anything you say into 24 languages at the same time, which has got to be cool to hear.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you walk around the store, Google also encourages hands-on interaction with the products. The store also features a \u201cHere to Help\u201d desk where you can go if you need help with your device. It can also offer repairs for things like cracked screens while you wait. You can also drop off products for more intensive repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jason Rosenthal, VP of Direct Channels and Membership said \u201cOur aspiration is to really do as much same-day and in-store as possible.\u201d However, customers can also schedule appointments to drop off a product for repairs, and it will give you an estimate for when you can pick it up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Google added multiple awesome Sandboxes and Discovery Boxes within the space. The Sandboxes are mostly small nooks where you can interact with various products. The Stadia Sandbox, for example, features a giant Stadia logo and chairs in matching colors along with a slew of TVs you can play a video game<\/a> on. You can also easily move a game from the demo device to your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the Pixel Sandbox, which lets you explore the Pixel\u2019s latest camera features with a custom light installation, allowing you to take some gorgeous Night Sight photos (and, obviously, it\u2019s also begging for some Instagram shots). There\u2019s also a sandbox with a simulated living room and a window mimicking the passing days and seasons. It features a projector beam above the coffee table that shows you how to interact with the devices in there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google also allocated some extra space in the store for Workshops, and eventually hopes to host all kinds of regular events like family story time, Nest cooking demos, YouTube<\/a> concerts, and Pixel photography lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m-klCvtE_eE<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall, the store looks interesting and lively. And, of course, for the time being, Google is still adhering to policies and procedures for <\/span>COVID-19<\/span><\/a>, and said they will \u201cevolve in accordance with local, state and national guidelines,\u201d and that the stores will \u201cat least initially (be) limiting the number of customers in the store at a time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

via <\/span>Engadget<\/span><\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n