CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 257

EarlyBuyer · #**5121** Posted **Jul 19, 2009, 11:37 PM**

Photos taken by EarlyBuyer

These Speakers Can be Found Throughout the Outdoor Deck

Exhaust Vents

Extra Large Cabana with Electric and Cable (TV)

This Gas Fire Pit is on a Timer

EarlyBuyer · #**5122** Posted **Jul 19, 2009, 11:52 PM**

Photos taken by EarlyBuyer

Indoor Pool (with Above and Below Water Speakers) and Whirlpool

Theater

Extra Wide Mailboxes

Garage Elevators Lobby

Corridor from Garage Elevators to Main Lobby

One of Four Reserve-and-Rent Party Rooms (Two for the Rental Apartments and Two for the Condominiums)

Sky Garden Lounge

EarlyBuyer · #**5123** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 12:22 AM**

Photos Taken by EarlyBuyer

Fitness Lounge

Aqua's (Former) Largest Purchaser as Seen from the Sprawling Fitness Center

The Fitness Lounge Once Again

Sauna and Steam Rooms

Sauna

Steam

Game Room

iPod Docking Station

One of the Condominium Elevators Still Lined for Construction

Business Center

Business Center Conference Room

One of Several Public Space Fireplaces

Sky Garden Lounge

Main (Ground Floor) Lobby

EarlyBuyer · #**5124** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 12:58 AM**

Photos taken by EarlyBuyer

Rental Model and Views from It (27th Floor, Southeast Corner, Two-Bedroom)

Rental Floor Corridor, Condo Corridors will Have Higher Ceilings & Upgraded Finishes & No Soffits

Entrance to Rental Unit Elevators from Lobby

Site of Future Village Market Center

the urban politician · #**5125** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 1:36 AM**

Incredible, EB. This is urban living at its finest. No wonder why the building is practically sold out...

wrab · #**5126** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 3:39 AM**

Thanks EB for another great set of Aqua photos. Very informative.

bnk · #**5127** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 5:59 PM**

WOW EB.

bnk · #**5128** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 6:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Zekas

Along with several hundred homeowners, I spent several hours this afternoon at the Aqua Celebration Event.

A SkyscraperPage contributor (Jeff) is featured in this video. There's more Aqua video at our YouTube playlist, and we'll be adding more yet.

Thanks for these Joe.

Lecom · #**5129** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 8:14 PM**

A helluva well-designed project.

wrab · #**5130** Posted **Jul 20, 2009, 10:12 PM**

It'll be interesting to see if some of these features are actually used as intended - features like the soft court/yoga mat - or if the residents will find some other use for them that no-one anticipates.

The fit & finish of the common spaces look pretty good. The roof garden especially is a nice feature that puts Aqua a notch above the standard pool/gymnasium set of comparable Chicago projects on this scale.

I'm curious - does anyone know if there are plans to open the rooftop to residents, like at Marina City?

aspiringArchitect · #**5131** Posted **Jul 24, 2009, 7:13 PM**

From Two Prudential. Sorry about the size.

J_M_Tungsten · #**5132** Posted **Jul 24, 2009, 10:10 PM**

Great stuff EB, incredible detailed, wish I could afford this place!

EarlyBuyer · #**5133** Posted **Jul 24, 2009, 10:10 PM**

Update released by Magellan 7/24/09:

"Coming Soon...Casteel Coffee...Aqua will soon have a cafe on the lobby level! Serving Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, breakfast pastries and lunch items, Casteel Coffee will be a great way to start your day or grab a quick bite..."

EarlyBuyer · #**5134** Posted **Jul 24, 2009, 10:33 PM**

Thanks for the compliments TUP, wrabbit, bnk & JM Tungsten.

EarlyBuyer · #**5135** Posted **Jul 24, 2009, 11:12 PM**

Another update released by Magellan 7/24/09

"...Construction is progressing on schedule at Aqua with Framing through floor 78, drywall through floor 65 and tiling being installed on lower condominium floors. Additional furniture has been ordered for the outdoor terrace and pool area. Two new “nest” lounges have arrived for the deck. The media room is up and running..."

george · #**5136** Posted **Jul 26, 2009, 3:32 PM**

An amazing set of sets. Thanks, EarlyBuyer.

harryc · #**5137** Posted **Jul 26, 2009, 8:24 PM**

enigma on the skyline

Light on the N side in the early morning.

Plays well with neighbors

Fade to box

EarlyBuyer · #**5138** Posted **Jul 26, 2009, 11:46 PM**

Gorgeous pictures harry, the first and third shots are my favorites.

Nowhereman1280 · #**5139** Posted **Jul 27, 2009, 5:01 AM**

I think one of my favorite parts about Aqua is how it contrasts and complements Aon. There is some great interplay going on between the two beautiful towers.

Rizzo · #**5140** Posted **Jul 27, 2009, 3:17 PM**

That was an excellent update. You got me interested to check the rents on the apartments. Not bad at all! About 50% more than what I pay for my dumpy college apartment. All I need is a good job in Chicago and Aqua has another renter!