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cozy · #**4581** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by r18tdi

I'm holding my breath re: the blow through level.
I really hope it doesn't look like total garbage.

It is absolutely going to look like garbage, but it's going to look super cool to the fans of the bare concrete behemoth. I read earlier on that the way the glass will be installed will render the blow through floor invisible from ground level, I am just hoping that is isn't too disruptive to the frustum pattern + seamless curtain wall of glass from far away, i.e. skyline view.

cozy · #**4582** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by vexxed82

Yeah, I noticed that early on and it has been a feature I think will really make an impact. I am curious to see how it evolves once the glass goes on. Right now, the contrast between the dark shadow and bright, monochromatic concrete is pretty high. Not sure if the shadow will be quite as impressive once the darer green glass goes on - wit will tell.

Also interesting to note. You'll only get this shadow in the morning hours on the south elevation. Whereas the North elevation will only get it for a couple months in the afternoon/evening in mid-summer.

I was so happy to see you posted that picture of the shadow, you have no idea. Every morning when I look up at the building around 8:00AM, I see that huge beautiful squiggly shadow, and wish I had the technology and know-how to properly capture it in a photograph. I hope to see a couple more shadow pictures from you before they install all of the glass, because I agree with you that it will likely be an unimpressive effect against the green glass. Or maybe it won't be!

gebs · #**4583** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 8:30 PM**

I'm sure the blow-through floor won't look nearly as bad as the two-story interruption in Aqua about 2/3 of the way up. I don't know if it's a mechanical floor or where they decided to put the building amenities, but it's a pretty glaring flaw in an otherwise beautifully sculptural building.

I'm sure there are strong opinions on here, but they predate my involvement in this forum.

The Lurker · #**4584** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 9:00 PM**

^I hate it. They should have built it 30 levels lower or added 'arbitrary' balconies.

Anybody remember the Architectronica proposal? Those were some blow through floors

PittsburghPA · #**4585** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 9:33 PM**

This was today from Harborside International Golf Center. Roughly 14-15 miles from downtown. Vista has already cemented its position in the skyline.

Chisouthside · #**4586** Posted **Oct 16, 2018, 9:39 PM**

there's roughly 200 feet left?

cozy · #**4587** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 12:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by The Lurker

^I hate it. They should have built it 30 levels lower or added 'arbitrary' balconies.

I've admittedly never thought about the Aqua's break in balconies, never bothered me for some reason. Now that you guys have pointed it out, I'm going to wish they added balconies there as well. I am all about height so I'd still rather have those 30 stories!

cozy · #**4588** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 12:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

This was today from Harborside International Golf Center. Roughly 14-15 miles from downtown. Vista has already cemented its position in the skyline.

It's crazy how the Standard Oil Building & John Hancock Center still trump the vista.. even though JHC is nearly a mile behind both.. corporations just don't build massive structures like that anymore.

PittsburghPA · #**4589** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 1:17 AM**

I think the same when I'm anywhere with a distant view of the city. Sears, AON, and JHC always have the most impact. No matter what the vantage point.

The Lurker · #**4590** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by cozy

I've admittedly never thought about the Aqua's break in balconies, never bothered me for some reason. Now that you guys have pointed it out, I'm going to wish they added balconies there as well. I am all about height so I'd still rather have those 30 stories!

Lol I worded that wrong. I meant the mechanical level should have been lower where the balconies are less prominent, not that the building should have been shorter.

cozy · #**4591** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 2:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by The Lurker

Lol I worded that wrong. I meant the mechanical level should have been lower where the balconies are less prominent, not that the building should have been shorter.

Ah makes sense. Glad to hear, I thought you must have been a crazy person

Whenever I see the Aqua in the clouds I imagine how it would look as 1,000+ ft, ha. Okay I need to stop being off-topic, this post is just going to get deleted.

BonoboZill4 · #**4592** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 2:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

This was today from Harborside International Golf Center. Roughly 14-15 miles from downtown. Vista has already cemented its position in the skyline.

Nice pun

Also, never knew the skyline was so glorious from that far south, amazing!

PittsburghPA · #**4593** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 2:54 AM**

Haha I wasn't clever enough to realize I was making a pun but it does make sense!

gebs · #**4594** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

Haha I wasn't clever enough to realize I was making a pun but it does make sense!

Some might even say it will trump 401 N Wabash when it's finished.

cozy · #**4595** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 2:16 PM**

Aqua_Chicago · #**4596** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 3:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by rlw777

I love that wavy shadow created by the frustums.

This building is already spectacular like that, imagine when it's finished. I really want to see it finished so I will go to Chicago and see it in person. and make a photo for my blog. I am so curious to know what the exterior will look like, and what effect it will have on the skyline, however it may be, the building is impressive, seen from any angle. without a doubt, it is another unique skyscraper for Chicago, which continues to add buildings with attractive designs to the city and, as in this case, unique.

https://greatbuildingsoftheworld.blogspot.com/

vexxed82 · #**4597** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 3:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by cozy

Damn! These are insane that early. Looks like I need to get back to the Field Museum soon...

Knightwing · #**4598** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 7:17 PM**

About a floor every 5 days now...

rlw777 · #**4599** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 8:18 PM**

Chicago now has another supertall!!! The core is now 1 floor above 300 meters.

HomrQT · #**4600** Posted **Oct 17, 2018, 8:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by cozy

i've admittedly never thought about the aqua's break in balconies, never bothered me for some reason. Now that you guys have pointed it out, i'm going to wish they added balconies there as well. I am all about height so i'd still rather have those 30 stories!

cannot unsee

https://www.emporis.com/images/show/...-southwest.jpg