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

[photoLith]

Or someones going to want to walk out there, like if theres a party and theres some beer, thats just not a good situation, Im sure that they will do something about that. It does look kinda funky, but this tower is still one of the best in Chicago, or will be.

[Mojava]

My guess is that there are two seperate units on the same balcony.

[Alliance]

I think as the building grows and railing are actually added, the variation and patterns in the railings composition and placement will only add the the building's interest.

[NYC2ATX]

Originally Posted by Alliance

I think as the building grows and railing are actually added, the varitaito nand patterns in the railings composition and placement will only add the the building's interest.

I agree. If Ms. Gang was able to concoct this fantastic design, I think she put some thought into the balcony railings before hand, and I happen to think that that imperfection, in itself, perfects the building more, but in a different way. The human element is really introduced with those railings, and the building is no longer only a giant piece of good artwork.

[EarlyBuyer]

Here's the unedited/extended version of the time lapse video which had been posted in Blair Kamin's blog:

http://www.lakeshoreeast.com/video-aqua-hi.html

[neverdone]

Amazing video Are they building each slab in two pieces? What exactly does the white fabric loosely attached to each formwork piece stop?

[Manus in Chicago]

Originally Posted by neverdone

Amazing video Are they building each slab in two pieces? What exactly does the white fabric loosely attached to each formwork piece stop?

The slab is getting cast in two separate pours and the white tarps are for winter protection in order to heat underneath the decks to help give the concrete it's initial set.

[neverdone]

Thanks Manus Do you know the reason why it is being cast in two separate pours?

[Manus in Chicago]

Originally Posted by neverdone

Thanks Manus Do you know the reason why it is being cast in two separate pours?

It's up to the concrete Superintendent to come up with a sequence and a plan to construct the building. He has to take into account the schedule (i.e. how many days per floor); the floor plan (sq ft of each floor, shape); the vertical (columns, walls); the structure itself (what is allowed by the S.E.) and multiple other reasons including the quality of the finished concrete (what’s exposed at the end) needs to be taken into consideration. This is a very unique building as High-Rise building generally has large sections of typical floors that make the construction of a building cheaper as there is a repetitive pattern in what is been built but at The Aqua every floor footprint is unique. To split the slab in half cost more as you are doubling your placement cost with pump operators, finishers and laborers by taken two days to pour out a floor in lieu of one. But there are pro's and con's with every aspect of these decisions and in the end it’s up to him to come up with the best plan for that particular building.

[harryc]

[chrslyp]

this is kind of off topic, but indirectly related to this project and future projects in lakeside east. does anyone have any information on the acquisition of magellan development by the related cos.? i had read a few articles a couple months ago and believe they are still in negotiations, i was just wondering if anyone had any information on this.

[aaron38]

Not long now before Aqua breaks into the skyline, another 100 ft. or so.

[Jibba]

[Alliance]

^^^ 'effin A

[aaron38]

Originally Posted by Jibba

Damn that's sweet. The glass sections without waves turned out really well, looks great.
Next weekend I'm making a pilgrimage downtown. I can't wait to see this in person again.

[simcityaustin]

This is going to be very cool when complete.

I think the concrete would have been cool if there was some sort of lighting the entire lenght of the building, but without that, I think the clean feel of the white is better.

[Dr. Taco]

man, that is sweet as hell

[harryc]

[asheesh88]

Would someone be able to take another closeup of the railing? I looked back on page 149 of this thread, and there seemed to be some improvement in the curvature when I drove by this morning.....was that railing ever removed and reworked?

Maybe its my imagination....

Asheesh

[SolarWind]

May 12, 2008