Welcome to Apple Park: You’ll Feel Like You’re Stepping Into a Severance Scene

Apple Park is renowned for its futuristic design, the Steve Jobs Theater, and its expansive green spaces. However, did you know that some of the most significant rooms are named after old macOS versions? Yes, names such as Yosemite, Catalina, and El Capitan are featured prominently. This detail may not be surprising for those familiar with Apple’s dedication to its legacy, but it does spark thoughts about a potential crossover with the Severance series. But don’t worry–I’m not getting conspiratorial. It’s more of a fun nod rather than an actual mystery.

Rooms with Nostalgic Names for the Most Devoted Fans

Thanks to a leak from an employee on Threads, Apple users got a glimpse of the beautiful wooden doors at Apple Park. However, the real surprise lies in the names of the rooms. The Yosemite office features a minimalist sign, while “Catalina Reserved” is written in a shabby printout. El Capitan displays its name in braille, underscoring Apple’s commitment to accessibility.

These elements showcase what Apple does best: attention to detail. As for the reason behind the room names, it’s likely a tribute meant to connect employees to the company’s DNA. After all, who wouldn’t want to discuss plans for the next Mac in El Capitan?

Apple Park Rooms: A Coincidental Parallel to Severance?

If you’re a Severance fan, you’ll know that the rooms at Lumon Industries are named after the projects tackled in the data refinement department.

Episode 7 from season 2 reveals several additional rooms in Lumon’s enigmatic offices. These rooms share names with the folders that Mark S. or Helly R. must navigate while refining the numbers on their screens. One notable room, Cold Harbor, is locked, preventing Gemma (Mark’s wife) from entering.

Even though it’s unlikely that behind the Catalina Reserved sign lies some mysterious corporate experiment, I can’t help but chuckle at the imagined connection. Did Apple draw inspiration from their own series to add a sense of intrigue to these rooms? The most reasonable explanation, as usual, is that Apple simply transformed a mundane detail into something special.

“Meeting Room 1” doesn’t sound nearly as inspiring as Yosemite, does it? These names serve as nods to the operating systems that marked significant milestones for the company, linking the past to the present.

In the end, there isn’t much mystery left. No secret experiments or corporate dystopias lurking behind El Capitan. It’s just Apple doing what it does best: paying attention to detail and stoking the curiosity of its fans. So, if you’re ever fortunate enough to visit Apple Park, you now know what to look for: the rooms named after macOS versions.

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