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

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Yes it is, they are just about the 40th floor, which would be 1/2 height since the first three floors are double tall and the building is 83 floors total...

[chrslyp]

here is a video with a project manager from the architecture company and someone from magellan. there is footage of the greatly debated railings, not to get into that conversation again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43kphLI8S5E

[honte]

Thanks for the link.

Forgive me for saying this, but I think the low ceiling heights are really perceptible in that video. The uncomfortable aperture effect is only heightened by the deeply projecting balconies. Some people might like this, but I'm not sure it works for me. I'll wait to go into a finished unit before I judge it with any finality.

When Marina City was built, a full-scale mock-up on a unit was constructed to convince the architect and clients that the shape and proportions were comfortable. I wonder if Studio Gang did anything similar?

[chrslyp]

^^^ i see what you're saying, it is a bit hard to tell how enclosed the space will feel until the unit is finished. also, they're on the 21st floor, which is an apartment floor, is it possible that the floor to ceilings heights are smaller on these floors and greater on the condo floors, maybe someone with more knowledge can verifiy.

[Mojava]

Originally Posted by chrslyp

^^^ i see what you're saying, it is a bit hard to tell how enclosed the space will feel until the unit is finished. also, they're on the 21st floor, which is an apartment floor, is it possible that the floor to ceilings heights are smaller on these floors and greater on the condo floors, maybe someone with more knowledge can verifiy.

Condo ceiling heights are 8'8" - lower then all new construction in this price range. I cant imagine the rental portion ceilings being too much lower if at all. Maybe 8 feet. I hope the interiors werent sacrificed too much due to the exterior esthetics. The protruding balconies may make these units feel dark and small, especially with the lower ceiling heights. We will just have to wait and see for the final product.

[wrab]

Lowenberg has value-engineered the ceiling height at 8ft 8"; for me, this would be a deal breaker.

(Edit: Mojava, you beat me to it!)

[aaron38]

Originally Posted by chrslyp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43kphLI8S5E

It's too bad there's no place for an external elevator, because the view out the skip with the balconies sliding by is pretty cool.

[SkokieSwift]

Easily outclassing its neighbors...

[sfcity1]

Wow, great building. This keeps looking better and better. Thanks for the great pics.

[ethereal_reality]

wonderful photos!
Thanks for posting SkokieSwift..keep up the good work.

[trvlr70]

It looks like Dali got ahold of the IBM tower.

[harryc]

[museumparktom]

[SkokieSwift]

Originally Posted by ethereal_reality

wonderful photos!
Thanks for posting SkokieSwift..keep up the good work.

You're welcome. Unfortunately I can only make it home to Chicago twice a year...

[SkokieSwift]

[BVictor1]

06/24/08

[Xeelee]

I'm impressed.

[Dr. Taco]

^ EXCELLENT photo set

[VivaLFuego]

Originally Posted by wrabbit

Lowenberg has value-engineered the ceiling height at 8ft 8"; for me, this would be a deal breaker.

(Edit: Mojava, you beat me to it!)

8.5ft ceilings aren't bad (Lake Point Tower is lower, for example) but at this price point it is a little odd. Things don't really start to feel 'cramped' until you get down to 8 ft.

[andydie]

Hiya fans and friends,

here i give you my newest update video for the curvy Aqua:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfeZ8BTpgsY

Music: Algarve - Memory Wash ( Original Mix )

Its a lil longer but i liked the song. Enjoy!