CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 212

denizen467 · #**4221** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 4:03 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffstuff129

I'm taking a trip to Chicago in August 2009 and I have 2 questions pertaining directly to this building.

1. Will it be completely done by then?

2. Will there still be hotels in it? I know that one hotel chain pulled out of a deal, but has the space been filled by a new company? (I'm interested in staying in this building when I go)

1 - Essentially yes except see #2 below.
2 - Hotel section (bottom 18 or so floors) untenanted as of now, and probably will remain so for a while. Unless there is some new deal announced in the next couple weeks, you can definitely expect no hotel there by August. Next best thing for an Aug 2009 visit is Swissotel, Fairmont, or Hyatt, all within 1 block radius.

Also, an emerging possibility is that the developer could market the hotel section as apartments or condos, eliminating the possibility of any hotel forever (if condos) or for many years (if rental apts).

harryc · #**4222** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 11:55 AM**

Dec 29 -am

EV thank you for all the great shots.

EarlyBuyer · #**4223** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 1:42 PM**

Great shot yourself harry!

Zerton · #**4224** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 7:08 PM**

I don't know if this was already pointed out, but this is the largest building ever built with a woman as the head architect. Just an interesting fact.

gttx · #**4225** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 7:24 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerton

I don't know if this was already pointed out, but this is the largest building ever built with a woman as the head architect. Just an interesting fact.

Largest in terms of height or square footage? Also, what about master plans for cities or communities? Marilyn Taylor (of SOM, now head of PennDesign) has done quite a few large-scale projects, even though they aren't highrises.

jc5680 · #**4226** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 7:52 PM**

-Insanely great update EB!

12.30

Ch.G, Ch.G · #**4227** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 8:41 PM**

Yeah, EarlyBuyer, your updates are much appreciated. A huge thank you.

jc5680, that shot is fantastic. The diversity of styles is really breathtaking. Too bad for the POS obstructing most of Aqua. Which building is that, anyway?

Jibba · #**4228** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 8:52 PM**

^It is the Park Millennium, and yes, it is a complete POS.

EarlyBuyer · #**4229** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 10:13 PM**

Update:

Per a release from Magellan,

The final crane jump will take place on January 3rd

Topping out will take place in February

The building is framed to the 56th floor

spyguy · #**4230** Posted **Dec 30, 2008, 10:14 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerton

I don't know if this was already pointed out, but this is the largest building ever built with a woman as the head architect. Just an interesting fact.

Probably one of the tallest, but I'm guessing Zaha Hadid is doing taller buildings in Dubai, Europe (assuming they are built).

denizen467 · #**4231** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 7:25 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarlyBuyer

The building is framed to the 56th floor

You mean glazed? Concrete is poured up to around 70, it looks to me.

Nowhereman1280 · #**4232** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 10:00 AM**

^^^ I would assume by framed they mean "interior walls built out" not floors poured...

EarlyBuyer · #**4233** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 2:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by denizen467

You mean glazed? Concrete is poured up to around 70, it looks to me.

To clarify, I meant the interior walls have been framed out up to the 56th floor

Manus in Chicago · #**4234** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 3:10 PM**

The final crane jump is set for January 24th unless delayed by weather.

Topping out will take place in early March.

The concrete is poured out to 73 this friday Jan. 2nd.

Interior walls is on 56.

Tile is on 37

Windows is on 57 and 61. 57 is an window wall system that is been placed by a seperate crew of swing stages as the glass is placed from the outside on 56 and 57.

andydie · #**4235** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 4:00 PM**

thanx for the Update Manus. Wanted to wish earlybuyer and all my chicago buddies a good start into the New Year! Have a nice Party and lets celebrate the change that is coming in January

EarlyBuyer · #**4236** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 5:31 PM**

Thanks for the updates Manus, much appreciated! You're info is more current than that received from Magellan yesterday. Excellent.

Andy, thanks for the New Year greeting and the same in return to you!

CGII · #**4237** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 5:52 PM**

So when this was first proposed did anyone else completely overlook the presence this thing was to have from the river?

EarlyBuyer · #**4238** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 6:04 PM**

Forumers-

I just stumbled across this thread, which contains thousands of non-credited photos mirroring this one.

http://www.urbanscrapers.net/showthread.php?t=1331&highlight=aqua

rich · #**4239** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 10:29 PM**

Has it surpassed BCBS yet in height? From the above post, Aqua currently stands 73 floors high.

i_am_hydrogen · #**4240** Posted **Dec 31, 2008, 11:41 PM**

Taken today: