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beachdoc06 · #**221** Posted **Mar 18, 2006, 6:05 PM**

Is anyone else disappointed with the base as shown in the first picture? Seems bland and disproportionate compared to the tower itself.

HK Chicago · #**222** Posted **Mar 18, 2006, 6:23 PM**

I've metnioned the base a few times, even if the tower was moved all the way to the corner it would still need some work. But otherwise, I'm sold that this one is 10/10 now! Thanks for the find spyguy.

trvlr70 · #**223** Posted **Mar 18, 2006, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by beachdoc06

Is anyone else disappointed with the base as shown in the first picture? Seems bland and disproportionate compared to the tower itself.

What else is going to be on the base? The building's footprint is not so large in comparison to the entire lot. The renderings show a bit of a green area, but I think that is a bit redundant since it will sit adjacent to Harbor Park.

Anyone have any idea?

Steely Dan · #**224** Posted **Mar 18, 2006, 10:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

It's okay. I am by no means finished.

I feel like a reporther that's just been scooped.

well, you could still steal the story by obtaining a large, high-res rendering of this thing

as for the new images spyguy posted, i just keep getting more and more excited for this thing. with the new FS and aqua images coming out this week, i'm downright giddy.

spyguy · #**225** Posted **Mar 18, 2006, 10:23 PM**

Chicagotom on SSC found this website in the Trib Real Estate section

http://www.lakeshoreeast.com/aqua/

The rendering on there:

VivaLFuego · #**226** Posted **Mar 19, 2006, 12:23 AM**

Yeah...it'll come down to the details and finish quality, but this could be a very significant landmark. The only question mark for me is how the concrete balconies will end up looking and aging.

Rivernorth · #**227** Posted **Mar 19, 2006, 12:26 AM**

^ if it ages like Marina City has aged, i dont think we will have a problem at all

emoney · #**228** Posted **Mar 19, 2006, 7:40 AM**

Cool new pics really bummed about the location though wish it could be more visible from grant park or the river

Rivernorth · #**229** Posted **Mar 19, 2006, 11:14 AM**

its great how an 800 footer can get completely lost in the Chicago skyline, whereas in most other cities in the country, it would be the skyline's trophy tower.

the urban politician · #**230** Posted **Mar 19, 2006, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rivernorth

its great how an 800 footer can get completely lost in the Chicago skyline, whereas in most other cities in the country, it would be the skyline's trophy tower.

^ yeah, I guess we all love to stroke our ego with this ongoing sentiment.

And I'm just as guilty

UberAlles · #**231** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 12:30 AM**

Sorry all. My first opinion goes against it. Someone said "Did someone leave it in the oven too long" To me it looks damaged. I like chaos, but structured chaos. Wonder what Louis H. Sullivan would think of it? Then again, it might be ahead of its time and I'm not ready for it yet.

emoney · #**232** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 4:45 AM**

I hope that they get rid of the pedestal type deal at the bottom it sucks, but I still love this building

Adam186 · #**233** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by emoney

I hope that they get rid of the pedestal type deal at the bottom it sucks, but I still love this building

That was removed a while ago. The tower continues all the way into to the ground now

SevenSevenThree · #**234** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:26 AM**

^Could you be thinking of Fordham Spire? They removed their pedestal base but I havent heard of the removal of the base on Aqua.

Adam186 · #**235** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:51 AM**

You're right 773, it's been a long day and when he said pedestal it reminded me of the FS. So ya, nice catch.

rds989 · #**236** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 4:21 PM**

The reason there has to be a pedestal base is that the tower faces a three-level street to the West, but faces the ground level to the east, and the lot is huge.

Steely Dan · #**237** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:22 PM**

there was a large, high-res rendering for this tower in yesterday's trib real estate section that looks friggin fantastic. if anyone has access to a color scanner, i beg you to post the image in this thread.

Steely Dan · #**238** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:31 PM**

^ well, too bad for them, because they ain't getting their grubby little hands on this chicago masterpiece.

NewEastside · #**239** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 5:42 PM**

I live in New Eastside and my view is over the new park, so I would be looking directly at the new building (assuming we stay here that long).

I think essentially it would block my view of the Park Millenium and/or the Fairmont hotel. I hope they see fit to link it up with the pedway under either or both of those buildings.

Also, I with they could give some consideration to our neighborhood's great little Lake Shore Grill, this is a terrifically managed restaurant with great food and great prices. Since the building will be one the site of their building, it would be nice if they could stay somehow, even if not right on the first floor. Good as it is, we certainly don't need another "Aria" type restaurant.

Eric

the urban politician · #**240** Posted **Mar 20, 2006, 7:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Lukecuj

Miami Beach just called, they want their high rise back.

^ Tell them they can have the Shoreham