CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS

[Surrealplaces]

Excellent photo update. This building is looking like it'll pretty amazing. Can't wait to see more

[pasadenabinks]

I just noticed while looking at the rendering on page 1 that the balconies become deeper and more scalloped as the tower gets taller. What we're seeing now are mini-balconies, and they already look amazing. Imagine what this will look like near the top!!!

[GuitarAce]

Are the railings going to be done in stainless? That'd add some sparkle on sunny days.

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by GuitarAce

Are the railings going to be done in stainless? That'd add some sparkle on sunny days.

no. they'll be black. they'll match the mullions.

[Tom Servo]

about the balconies:

*gang

there aren't enough synonyms for the word integration that could even begin to descibe the levels of flawlessness in the transition between apartment and balcony.

[Tom Servo]

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my question would be: 'can i have your phone number'


these are old, but i didn't see them posted, so...

[johnandahalf]

Originally Posted by AdrianXSands

about the balconies:

*gang

Is that a ghost hovering outside the railing?

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[cbotnyse]

Originally Posted by EarlyBuyer

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

I'd say that goes to the Spire right now. Its tough to compete with harry, but you are close. This gem is too hidden. As it becomes more noticable from Mil Park, more and more tourists will wander by and check it out.

On another note, I called Lakeshore east today because my gf is in the market for a condo. There is a studio offered for $319K(~550 sq ft) Thats a tad out of her range, especially for a studio, but I'd love to call this icon home.

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by johnandahalf

Is that a ghost hovering outside the railing?

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No, a jumper

[Dalton]

I can't wait for the weather to clear a little so I can head downtown to see and photograph Aqua. After the Spire, this is going to be my favorite of the new construction. It's something truly unique for Chicago - at least until someone else copies it. I could see something like this fitting in well in Miami.

[Aqua Plumber]

hey speaking of jumpers.....someone jumped from the 22nd floor of the fairmont early sat morning onto columbus. the crazy thing is later that morning at around 10 or 11 some guy walking down the street had a heart attack and died in almost the same spot

[Northwest]

Originally Posted by Aqua Plumber

hey speaking of jumpers.....someone jumped from the 22nd floor of the fairmont early sat morning onto columbus. the crazy thing is later that morning at around 10 or 11 some guy walking down the street had a heart attack and died in almost the same spot

OMG, really? Why are suicide jumpers attracted to great architechure? Is it THAT inspiring?

[cbotnyse]

Originally Posted by Aqua Plumber

hey speaking of jumpers.....someone jumped from the 22nd floor of the fairmont early sat morning onto columbus. the crazy thing is later that morning at around 10 or 11 some guy walking down the street had a heart attack and died in almost the same spot

[dagobert]

Originally Posted by Aqua Plumber

hey speaking of jumpers.....someone jumped from the 22nd floor of the fairmont early sat morning onto columbus. the crazy thing is later that morning at around 10 or 11 some guy walking down the street had a heart attack and died in almost the same spot

Don't want to get further OT and risk the wrath of Steely Dan, but here is what Chicago Tribune wrote about it.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-hed_tilley_26feb26,0,4617545.story
Paul L. Tilley, 40, managing director of creative at advertising agency DDB, died Friday, Feb. 22. The Wilmette resident apparently jumped from the upper floors of the Fairmont Chicago Hotel early Friday evening, and his death was ruled a suicide by the Cook County medical examiner's office.

[simcityaustin]

Ok, random, but next time you watch Family Guy and they do a shot of the house and small RI skyline, the one building reminds me of Aqua everytime!!!

[laro3]

they have started painting the balconies on the west and south side,it looks good.

[Chitown]

Originally Posted by laro3

they have started painting the balconies on the west and south side,it looks good.

Hehe, it hits 28 degrees, and they're out there getting it done.

[asheesh88]

I wonder what kind of paint they are using.....Do you guys think it would be like an epoxy or something?

I wonder how often it would need repainting...every 10 years maybe?

Asheesh

[JV_325i]

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[harryc]