CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 131

EarlyBuyer · #**2601** Posted **Feb 23, 2008, 7:08 PM**

Set #2
Photo's taken by EarlyBuyer 2/23/08

EarlyBuyer · #**2602** Posted **Feb 23, 2008, 7:13 PM**

Set #3
Photo's taken by EarlyBuyer 2/23/08

Okstate · #**2603** Posted **Feb 23, 2008, 7:15 PM**

I don't frequently look at Chicago updates, but i stayed at the Swissotel a couple years ago and man alive this area has grown. Not sure if someone has already done this but on the top floor of the hotel is an fitness center with amazing views towards this construction.

EarlyBuyer · #**2604** Posted **Feb 23, 2008, 7:18 PM**

Set #4
Photo's taken by EarlyBuyer 2/23/08

APPRAISER · #**2605** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 12:20 AM**

Great shots EarlyBuyer!!
You give us all a front row seat for this building!!!
At the pace that they are going, this thing should be pretty tall by the end of this year.

harryc · #**2606** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 2:38 AM**

treras93 · #**2607** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 3:01 AM**

have they started painting the balconies or is it just the lighting

EarlyBuyer · #**2608** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 3:49 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by treras93

have they started painting the balconies or is it just the lighting

It was the lighting, a bright sunny day here in Chicago.

Alliance · #**2609** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 3:56 AM**

I hate to say it, but this is one building where I think the white on the concrete might benefit it. It will draw more of a contrast between the concrete and the glass.

Jobohimself · #**2610** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 4:17 AM**

God, the filthy things I'd do to see something like this pop up in San Diego...

I am somewhat envious.

Knightwing · #**2611** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 5:47 AM**

Just out of curiosity, based upon your chart posted in Trump, Alliance where would you rate this so far?

BVictor1 · #**2612** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 9:16 AM**

02/22/08

02/23/08

Muskavon · #**2613** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 11:16 AM**

This will probably be rejected by everyone else...but I actually think the vertical columns (painted white) being exposed slightly outside the glass would look good. Maybe only at this short stature would I say that.

Chicago Shawn · #**2614** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 7:13 PM**

Post tensioning cables:

Pole shore forest:

wrab · #**2615** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 10:16 PM**

I predict that Aqua will soon be one of Chicago's most-photographed buildings. It's just irresistible. 24 Feb:

witchypoo · #**2616** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 10:35 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrabbit

I predict that Aqua will soon be one of Chicago's most-photographed buildings. It's just irresistible. 24 Feb:

True.
And I predict there will be many copy-cat architects making various versions of this building elsewhere, like the spiral design has been copied over and over and over and over.......

EarlyBuyer · #**2617** Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 11:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrabbit

I predict that Aqua will soon be one of Chicago's most-photographed buildings. It's just irresistible. 24 Feb:

I'd bet it's currently the most photographed building u/c in Chicago

EarlyBuyer · #**2618** Posted **Feb 25, 2008, 2:54 AM**

So much progress in so little time

Photo's taken by EarlyBuyer

Tom Servo · #**2619** Posted **Feb 25, 2008, 3:18 AM**

too early to tell for sure but...
in this range:
10 - Iconic
9 - Excellent
8 - Strong
7 - Good
6 - OK
5 - Average
4 - Iffy
3 - Bad
2 - Crap
1 - Horrendous
0 - Abomination

Nowhereman1280 · #**2620** Posted **Feb 25, 2008, 4:13 AM**

^^^
Wow, I actually completely agree with Adrian for a change! Put 'er there buddy!

Anyhow, I was just going to make the comment that this thread has suddenly become possibly the most active thread by photo count on the entire SSP community. This build is just getting slicker with every floor added!