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

[Tom Servo]

god that glass looks SO good!



people in the know: what type of mullions are they using?

[JV_325i]

Originally Posted by dropdeaded209

it will be interesting to see how the corner columns covered by the backed glass add a sense of rigidity to an overall fluid-looking structure. between the green glass, white painted concrete and black frames, this looks like it's going to turn out pretty damn well. fingers crossed...

I was thinking the same thing. At first, I was thinking that the opaque sections of the glass that cover up the columns would help pull one's gaze upward, but the uniqueness of the individual balconies will do that already as the organic pattern of the "waves" will make the viewer want to follow the motion all the way to the top. So I kind of agree that these sections will add some definite visual rigidity which could either enhance the whole form with some visual contrast or conflict with the fluidity and detract from the experience. Either way, time will tell...

[harryc]

[Nowhereman1280]

^^^ Starting to look good from a distance now, love the razor sharp lines provided by the grey balconies contrasted by the green glass. This is why the paint will actually add something to this building.

[chex]

those are some impressie shots 'earlybuyer'... thanx for sharing...
im not very sure about the glass, maybe i have to see more of it as it grows...

[photoLith]

That area has gotten so awesomely developed. Got to love it. It will just get better as the years go on! Does anybody know how much an apartment in Aqua is going to cost, like the cheapest one? I am sure it is out of my budget but I was just wondering, thanks!

[wrab]

^ They've all but sold out already. But have a look here, for starters: http://www.lakeshoreeast.com/aqua.html

[BVictor1]

02/13/08

[Alliance]

I think from a distance, Aqua is very unassuming. Its like stealth architecure.

[APPRAISER]

Originally Posted by harryc

Sharp pictures Harry!!! Your first picture shows how dense that area is and how much more the area will be built up in the future.

[honte]

Originally Posted by Alliance

I think from a distance, Aqua is very unassuming. Its like stealth architecure.

I agree... so far. It's not 800+' tall yet either though.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

Originally Posted by honte

I agree... so far. It's not 800+' tall yet either though.

Yeah and the balconies are going to become a lot more pronounced.

[harryc]

[CGII]

February 15

I was pretty unimpressed with the glass from about Randolph Street, it looked better as I got closer and looks great in the photos. But when I saw it in person for the first time it got me to question how good this project will look when it's finished, and that's pretty concerning to me, because from this board I've been a thrugh and through fan of the project.

[Nowhereman1280]

Are you saying you think it will look good, or that you think it won't look good?

[EarlyBuyer]

Nice shots harryc and CGII.

Thanks for posting.

[photoLith]

Looking up this building when finished will be absolutely mesmerizing! I think it looks pretty sweet and very smooth at this point. It looks like a piece of intricately carved pottery.

[CGII]

Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

Are you saying you think it will look good, or that you think it won't look good?

Neither. I don't know. It looks great up close and in photos, but from further away it was pretty iffy. I have a feeling I'll be on the fence until this sucker is finished or topped out.

[Tom Servo]

Originally Posted by CGII

Neither. I don't know. It looks great up close and in photos, but from further away it was pretty iffy. I have a feeling I'll be on the fence until this sucker is finished or topped out.

but aren't the details what matter? imo, who really cares what it looks like from afar. if you sweat the details, everything else will follow, right?

[i_am_hydrogen]

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