The Undulating Aqua Tower in Chicago by Studio Gang
Marissa Liu — December 3, 2009 — Art & Design
References: studiogang.net & archdaily
The striated limestone outcroppings seen around the Great Lakes area were the inspiration for the new Aqua Tower that will soon grace the historic and iconic Chicago skyline. The 250 meter tall Aqua Tower was conceived by Studio Gang.
The facade of the Aqua Tower will appear to be undulating and rippling like the water it will look out onto. Not only will it add to the visual appeal of the building but will also extend views and maximize solar shading.
When it is completed the Aqua Tower will be an 82-story mixed-use and residential tower.
The facade of the Aqua Tower will appear to be undulating and rippling like the water it will look out onto. Not only will it add to the visual appeal of the building but will also extend views and maximize solar shading.
When it is completed the Aqua Tower will be an 82-story mixed-use and residential tower.
Trend Themes
1. Striated Skyscrapers - The design of the Aqua Tower, inspired by striated limestone outcroppings, showcases a trend of incorporating natural elements into architectural designs.
2. Undulating Facades - The undulating and rippling facade of the Aqua Tower highlights a trend of creating visually appealing and dynamic exteriors in skyscraper designs.
3. Maximized Solar Shading - The Aqua Tower's design, featuring undulating facades, demonstrates a trend of utilizing innovative architectural elements to maximize solar shading and energy efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The Aqua Tower's unique design opens up opportunities for architects to explore new ways of integrating natural elements and dynamic facades into their projects.
2. Real Estate Development - The Aqua Tower, as a mixed-use and residential tower, represents a potential disruptive innovation in the real estate development industry by offering a visually striking and environmentally efficient living space.
3. Sustainable Energy - The Aqua Tower's incorporation of solar shading techniques highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable energy industry by creating buildings that maximize energy efficiency.
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