CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 18

UptownChiBoy · #**341** Posted **Apr 30, 2006, 10:28 PM**

So is this approved yet?

spyguy · #**342** Posted **May 2, 2006, 10:02 PM**

I'm really not sure where to put LSE that's not really high-rise news, but I think it was mentioned before that there was a glass escalator thing for the LSE market.

Could this be it?

UptownChiBoy · #**343** Posted **May 2, 2006, 10:50 PM**

So it's approved? Emporis says so.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=190323

UptownChiBoy · #**344** Posted **May 2, 2006, 10:50 PM**

So it's approved? Emporis says so.

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=190323

Adam186 · #**345** Posted **May 2, 2006, 11:25 PM**

^Then yes, it's approved. They need a source to be able to change the status, heights, etc.

VivaLFuego · #**346** Posted **May 3, 2006, 12:39 AM**

I don't think this one requires a new zoning change, so the only "approval" steps needed are the necessary permits. Also I don't think this qualifies as a PUD, so again, no approval.

Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

honte · #**347** Posted **May 4, 2006, 4:40 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyguy

Pretty cool. It's not all PoMo and tacky like I was expecting...

Rechucher · #**348** Posted **May 4, 2006, 5:09 AM**

I like it...It's perfect for Chicago!

trvlr70 · #**349** Posted **May 4, 2006, 1:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyguy

I'm really not sure where to put LSE that's not really high-rise news, but I think it was mentioned before that there was a glass escalator thing for the LSE market.

Could this be it?

Much better than I expected. I knew Studio Gang wouldn't let me down.

2PRUROCKS! · #**350** Posted **May 4, 2006, 4:40 PM**

^ Based on those renderings I don't think this is the base of Aqua, but the base of the marketplace just north of 340 OTP.

Steely Dan · #**351** Posted **May 4, 2006, 4:43 PM**

^ you are correct, sir.

trvlr70 · #**352** Posted **May 4, 2006, 5:18 PM**

^^^^^^
Damn! You're right.

woodrow · #**353** Posted **May 4, 2006, 10:05 PM**

CHICAGO READER cover story about new architecture. Leads off with great discussion with Jeanne Gang and the design of AQUA

http://www.chicagoreader.com/pdf/060505/060505_cover.pdf

Steely Dan · #**354** Posted **May 4, 2006, 10:35 PM**

^ good article, thanks for posting the link. i've fallen in love with this beautiful tower all over again.

Suchgreatheights · #**355** Posted **May 4, 2006, 10:49 PM**

Gang is the architectural prophet of the Chicago Renaissance. I'm thrilled to see her get this kind of respect. It's a pity that the Man wouldn't let her slap on those multi-colored curtains. But it’s her pragmatism, after all, that won her the project.

HK Chicago · #**356** Posted **May 5, 2006, 4:17 AM**

^I saw that article on the streets tonight, the rendering on pg24 is hot - it appears even more of the base structure is exposed at spaces where the "waves" pull in. Looks great... I'm ready for this to get going.

Otherwise, I'm tired of all the "we looked at every angle" story... I'm sure they did at first, but there's no way that much randomness was the result of finely quantifiable analysis. It just looked good

UrbanSophist · #**357** Posted **May 5, 2006, 5:53 AM**

"The Third School"

I'm lovin' it.

denizen467 · #**358** Posted **May 5, 2006, 7:37 AM**

I thought the rendering on pg24 was kind of grotesque. I am scared we could end up with a hulking monstrosity.

This building has been really hard to pin down because of its unique design. A wood model here, a rendering there, a closeup here; when will we know we've got an image that actually would be close to reality?

Thefigman · #**359** Posted **May 5, 2006, 12:06 PM**

Thanks for the link Woodrow! A good read.

honte · #**360** Posted **May 5, 2006, 5:22 PM**

Wow, a rave review from the usually staid Mr. Becker.

People have been calling out the coming of the Third Chicago School for years. I'm still very excited about this tower, but I highly doubt it's going to be quite that good.