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he Aqua Tower's sculptural design creates
the illusion of moving water, earning it
the honor of being named one of the nine
most influential buildings of the decade. It
marked the first time planners awarded a
major skyscraper project to a woman-led architecture
firm. The Gang team created a unique topography
on the outside of the residential building that ties
to landmarks outside. Each wave in the balconies
was precisely poured using GPS technology. These
exacting measures maximized shading and served to
break down gusty wind currents.
The building stands out among the Chicago skyline for
its 82-story height and undulating terraces that make
the facade ripple and enhance interaction between
residents and views of the skyline, Lake Michigan,
Millennium Park, Chicago River, and much more.
AQUA TOWER | 225 N. Columbus Drive
Neighborhood: Lakeside
Architects: Jeanne Gang of Studio
Gang Architects
Architectural Style: Modern
Completion: 2009
Left: Aqua Tower's undulating
balconies. Photo: Sonder Quest
Above: Aqua Tower's
undulating balconies. Photo:
Kevin Bhagat, Unsplash
Right: Willis Tower's
Atmospheric Wave Wall, an art
installation by Olafur Eliasson.
Photo: Willis Tower
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