Aqua

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About Aqua

The Aqua Tower is an 862-foot (262-meter) skyscraper in Chicago, completed in 2009. The 86-story building houses a 215-room hotel in its lower section, while the upper floors serve as residential apartments. Designed by Jeanne and Marc Gang, its architecture stands out for a wavelike facade reminiscent of water and a focus on environmentally friendly features. The tower was built entirely of reinforced concrete. To help integrate the structure into the cityscape, a park was created around it. The Aqua Tower received the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2009 and is among the buildings with the most floors in the United States. Visitors can admire the modern architecture and the green surroundings in the heart of the city.

Based on the article “Aqua (Chicago)” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: 225 N Columbus Dr
60601-5209 Chicago, USA
District: New East Side
Phone: +18472202666
Website: compass.com
Email: david.greene@compass.com
Coordinates: 41.88637° N · -87.61998° E
Data quality: confidence 0.98
Identifier: ID d6812dd9-e20…

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Chicago à la Carte: From a Beer Hall Lunch to a Late-Night Bar →Architecture Walk Through the Loop: From the Riverfront to Michigan Avenue →Chicago at Night: Skyline, Dinner, and Cocktails in the Loop →

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FAQ about Aqua

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What is the Aqua Tower in Chicago?

The Aqua Tower is an 862-foot (262 m) skyscraper in Chicago that was completed in 2009. The building has 86 floors: a 215-room hotel occupies the lower section, while the upper floors are residential apartments. The Aqua Tower is one of the buildings with the most floors in the U.S. and received the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2009.

What is special about the architecture of the Aqua Tower in Chicago?

The Aqua Tower in Chicago stands out above all for its wavy facade, which is reminiscent of water. The skyscraper was designed by Jeanne and Marc Gang, with a focus on environmentally friendly features. The building was constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, and a purpose-built park is meant to help it blend into the cityscape.

Where is the Aqua Tower in Chicago located?

The Aqua Tower is located at 225 N Columbus Dr in the New East Side neighborhood in the heart of Chicago. Around the skyscraper you'll find a green setting with a park that belongs to the building. For a break, travelguide195 lists about 93 restaurants within 500 meters of the Aqua Tower.

What can you see around the Aqua Tower in Chicago?

Right near the Aqua Tower in Chicago, you'll find other striking high-rises. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower about 174 meters away, the Aon Center about 189 meters away, and 340 On The Park about 205 meters away. That way, you can explore several buildings of the Chicago skyline on foot in the New East Side.

Which tours in Chicago lead to the Aqua Tower?

The Aqua Tower is part of three tours of Chicago on travelguide195. They include "Architecture Walk Through the Loop: From the Riverfront to Michigan Avenue," "Chicago by Night: Skyline, Dinner and Cocktails in the Loop," and "Chicago à la Carte: From a Beer Hall Lunch to a Night Bar." For architecture enthusiasts, the walk through the Loop is especially worthwhile.

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
823 ft. The biggest American project ever to be headed by a woman, Jeanne Gang's skyscraper was named the world's best new building by Emporis when it opened in 2009 (four spots ahead of the Trump Tower across the river). Its most distinguishing feature is its series of undulating balconies, which extend as far as twelve feet from the building's walls, giving the building a surreal "rippling" effect. It uses an unforgettable curtain wall that compliments wavy balconies. Though impressive from any angle, it's best viewed relative to its "water" — either from a boat tour or the riverwalk over in the Near North.
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