June 27, 2010: Aqua Tower

xoxoxoBruce · 06-26-2010, 11:35 PM

There's been all kinds of over the top skyscrapers being built everywhere, especially in the Middle and Far East.
But I like this one, in Chicago, most bestest.

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The name reflects the nautical theme of the other buildings in the locality and you can see why, with the wave like balconies that give the tower an organic, almost living ambience. The terraces on the balconies are refined so that solar shading is maximized. Sustainability is a hugely important part of the structure, with energy efficient lighting and rainwater collection systems.
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Skyscrapers are often seen to be an expression of, to put it politely, male prowess and there has always been a certain my skyscraper is taller than yours not so friendly competition. Perhaps the elegance and fluidity of this design is due to the fact that Gang is a woman – as is at least half of the staff on her team.

linkhttp://www.kuriositas.com/2010/06/aq...eness-and.html

lumberjim · 06-27-2010, 12:20 AM

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due to the fact that Gang is a woman

and if it falls over, it will be a Gang bang

gvidas · 06-27-2010, 12:29 AM

I seem to recall that the design of the building also happened (by design or by chance I'm not sure) to reduce wind gusting, or something like that, so unlike most skyscrapers the balconies up on the 80th floors are useable.

SPUCK · 06-27-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

and if it falls over, it will be a Gang bang

casimendocina · 06-27-2010, 06:09 AM

From this perspective, it looks a bit Gaudi-ish, only built with more modern materials.

Shawnee123 · 06-27-2010, 08:45 AM

That is awesome!

Cloud · 06-27-2010, 10:19 AM

Just beautiful. I'll bet that the reflections of the light, sunset, etc. and clouds as they move are spectacular.

Tick · 06-27-2010, 02:22 PM

A giant puzzle for window washers

HungLikeJesus · 06-27-2010, 02:28 PM

I think it was inspired by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park:

Cloud · 06-27-2010, 08:26 PM

it reminds me of some kind of filter. What am I thinking of? air conditioning filter? fish filter? (puzzles on't)

Clodfobble · 06-27-2010, 11:03 PM

Car air filter, I'd imagine. The guys at the oil change places are always showing them to you, asking if you want to replace it, because they're hoping you don't know what a relatively dirty or clean one is supposed to look like.

Wombat · 07-01-2010, 06:26 PM

Cuttlefish bone.

06-27-2010, 08:45 AM	#6
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Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Just beautiful. I'll bet that the reflections of the light, sunset, etc. and clouds as they move are spectacular. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-27-2010, 02:28 PM	#9
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06-27-2010, 08:26 PM	#10
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	it reminds me of some kind of filter. What am I thinking of? air conditioning filter? fish filter? (puzzles on't) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Car air filter, I'd imagine. The guys at the oil change places are always showing them to you, asking if you want to replace it, because they're hoping you don't know what a relatively dirty or clean one is supposed to look like. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

06-27-2010, 12:29 AM	#3
gvidas Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 286	I seem to recall that the design of the building also happened (by design or by chance I'm not sure) to reduce wind gusting, or something like that, so unlike most skyscrapers the balconies up on the 80th floors are useable.

06-27-2010, 06:09 AM	#5
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	From this perspective, it looks a bit Gaudi-ish, only built with more modern materials.

06-27-2010, 02:22 PM	#8
Tick Do-er of Deeds Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 41	A giant puzzle for window washers

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Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	Cuttlefish bone. __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

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