Aqua - Chicago
'Aqua is an 82-story mixed-use residential skyscraper in the Lakeshore East development in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, with James Loewenberg of Loewenberg & Associates as the Architect of Record, it includes five levels of parking below ground. The building's eighty-story, 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m2) base is topped by a 82,550 sq ft (7,669 m2) terrace with gardens, gazebos, pools, hot tubs, a walking/running track and a fire pit. Each floor covers approximately 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m2).'
Jeanne GANG - AQUA Tower
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The Aqua Tower is an 86-story mixed-use residential skyscraper located on the 200 block of North Columbus Drive, and is surrounded by high-rises. Designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, the building is the tallest in the world to have a woman as lead architect, at 859 ft (262 m). To capture views of nearby landmarks for Aqua's residents, Gang stretched its balconies outward by as much as 12 feet (3.7 meters). The result is a building composed of irregularly shaped concrete floor slabs which lend the facade an undulating, sculptural quality. Gang cites the striated limestone outcroppings that are a common topographic feature of the Great Lakes region as inspiration for these slabs.
The building will contain 55,000 square feet (5,100 square meters) of retail and office space, in addition to 215 hotel rooms (floors 1-18), 476 rental residential units (floors 19-52), and 263 condominium units & Penthouses (floors 53-81). Aqua will also be the first downtown building to combine condos, apartments and a hotel. Strategic Hotels & Resorts had agreed to acquire the first 15 floors of hotel space upon completion of the building, but terminated its $84 million contract for the space in August 2008, citing significant changes in the economic environment.
On May 12, 2010, it was announced that Carlson Hotels Worldwide agreed to spend $125 million to open the first Radisson Blu hotel in the United States on 18 vacant floors of the highrise.
The name 'Aqua' was assigned to the building by Magellan Development Group LLC. It fits the nautical theme of the other buildings in the Lakeshore East development, and is derived from the wave-like forms of the balconies; the tower's proximity to nearby Lake Michigan also influenced the name.
Sustainability was an important factor in Aqua's design. Gang and her team refined the terrace extensions to maximize solar shading, and other sustainable features will include rainwater collection systems and energy-efficient lighting. The green roof on top of the tower base will be the largest in Chicago. The tower will seek LEED certification.
The Aqua was named the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2009 skyscraper of the year and was shortlisted in 2010 for the biannual International Highrise Award.
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Here's full tour (on observation deck) of the Willis Tower in Downtown Chicago, 1,353 feet hall skyscraper (103rd floor). Enjoy a view on top. Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is a 110-story, 1,451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its completion in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years. Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. The skyscraper is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago, and over one million people visit its observation deck each year.
Named the Sears Tower throughout its history, in 2009 the Willis Group obtained the right to rename the building, as part of their lease on a portion of its offices. On July 16, 2009, the building was officially renamed Willis Tower.
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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This downtown Chicago hotel is adjacent to Millennium Park and 2 blocks from The Art Institute of Chicago. It offers stunning city views, on-site dining and elegant rooms with free WiFi access.
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This hotel is a 5 minute walk from Millennium Park and the shopping at The Magnificent Mile. It features on-site dining, a gym, and modern rooms with a 36-inch flat-screen TV.
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Centrally located in the heart of Chicago city centre, this luxury hotel offers state-of-the-art fitness facilities and comfortable guestrooms filled with amenities.
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Located in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, this luxury hotel is in the modern Aqua building. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in every room, and Millennium Park can be reached in a 5-minute walk....
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Take a tour-1,450 foot tall Sears tower-Willis tower skyscraper Chicago.
Enjoy this tour of the 1,450 foot tall Willis tower (Sears tower) located in Chicago, Illinois. This is the second tallest building in the United States. Video was taken April, 2016
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This list is the top 10 Tallest Buildings in the United States of America.
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10. Aqua Building
9. Water Tower Palace
8. 900 North Michigan
7. 311 South Wacker Drive
6. Two Prudential Plaza
5. Franklin Center
4. John Hancock Center
3. Aon Center
2. Trump International Hotel and Tower
1. Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
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Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Buckingham Fountain by Edward H. Bennett in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland.
Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837.
The name Chicago is derived from a French rendering of the Native American word shikaakwa, translated by some sources as wild leek or wild onion or wild garlic.
The first known reference to the site of the current city of Chicago as Checagou was by Robert de LaSalle around 1679 in a memoir.
The first known non-indigenous permanent settler in Chicago was Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Du Sable was of African and French descent and arrived in the 1780s. traditionally stated to be Haitian, from the French colony of Saint Domingue He is commonly known as the Founder of Chicago.
The municipal flag of Chicago has four red six-pointed stars
1. The first star represents Fort Dearborn.
2. The second star stands for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
3. The third star symbolizes the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893
4. The fourth star represents the Century of Progress Exposition (1933–1934)
Chicago's nicknames include: The Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, the Second City, and The City That Works.
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Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States of America
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Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Millennium Park
This hotel has 687 rooms
Ruby Room Video : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Ruby Room Video : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Best in the City - Chicago Magazine. Brand new in 2007 Ruby Room is one of Chicagos most unique overnight destinations. Just 8 minutes from downtown, in the heart of historic Wicker Parks restaurant, shopping and nightlife scene.
Children are not allowed. By design, Ruby Room is neither a Hotel nor a typical B and B.
If youre looking for a typical Hotel or B and B setting, we are not the best choice. Our concept is that of relaxation.
Check-in is at 3 00 PM. Guests planning to arrive before or after this time must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive special check-in instructions.
As a bed and breakfast property, the Front Desk hours will vary guests should contact the property to find out more information. To contact the property, use the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in from 15:00 , check-out prior to 11:00
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Hotel adress: 1743-45 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago - Chicago (Illinois) - United States
The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago hotel city: Chicago (Illinois) - Country: United States
Address: 521 North Rush Street; zip code: IL 60611
Set in Chicago, 100 metres from Shops at Northbridge, The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel Chicago boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a terrace and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
-- Le Conrad Chicago vous invite à séjourner dans des hébergements haut de gamme situé sur le Magnificent Mile, à Chicago. Il propose un restaurant en terrasse offrant une vue sur les toits de la ville et une salle de sport ultramoderne.
-- El Conrad Chicago ofrece alojamiento de lujo en la Milla Magnífica de Chicago, terraza con vistas al perfil urbano y un moderno centro de fitness. Las habitaciones son de lujo y presentan un diseño moderno.
-- Das Conrad Chicago bietet gehobene Unterkünfte an der Magnificent Mile in Chicago, ein Restaurant auf der Dachterrasse mit Blick auf die Skyline und ein hochmodernes Fitnesscenter.
-- Het Conrad Chicago biedt luxe accommodaties op de Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Het hotel beschikt over een restaurant op een terras met uitzicht op de skyline, en een ultramodern fitnesscentrum.
-- Situato sul Magnificent Mile di Chicago, il Conrad Chicago offre sistemazioni esclusive, la possibilità di consumare i pasti su una terrazza con vista sullo skyline della città e un centro fitness di ultima generazione.
-- Este luxuoso hotel no centro de Chicago está convenientemente localizado na Magnificent Mile (avenida).
-- シカゴのマグニフィセント・マイルにある高級宿泊施設です。Conrad Chicagoは街のスカイラインの景色を望めるテラスレベルでの食事と最先端のフィットネスセンターを提供しています。 豪華な客室には、モダンなデザイン、42インチ薄型ハイビジョンテレビ、無料のWiFiアクセス、iPodドックなどの設備が備わっています。花崗岩のカウンタートップ、豪華な寝具もあります。 The Chicago...
-- Conrad Chicago酒店提供位于Chicago壮丽大道（Magnificent Mile）的高档客房，设有可欣赏城市天际线美景的露台和最先进的健身中心。 豪华客房拥有现代化的设计，设有42英寸平面高清电视、免费无线网络连接、iPod基座、花岗岩台面和豪华寝具。 Chicago Conrad酒店设有可满足客人专业需求的商务中心，并可通过酒店电梯抵达北桥（North Bridge）的世界级购物商场。 露台餐厅提供playful...
-- Obiekt Conrad Chicago oferuje ekskluzywne zakwaterowanie w dzielnicy Magnificent Mile w Chicago i mieści nowoczesne centrum fitness oraz lokal gastronomiczny na poziomie tarasu z widokiem na panoramę miasta.
-- В отеле Conrad Chicago, расположенном на Великолепной Миле в Чикаго, к услугам гостей высококлассные номера, ресторан на террасе с видом на городской пейзаж, а также ультрасовременный фитнес-центр.
-- Conrad Chicago erbjuder exklusivt boende på Magnificent Mile i Chicago. Boendet har terrass med matplats, utsikt över stadssilhuetten och ett toppmodernt fitnesscenter.
-- يوفر فندق Conrad Chicago مكان إقامة راقي في ماغنيفيسانت مايل في شيكاغو، ويتميز بمستوى تراس لتناول الطعام مع إطلالات على أفق ناطحات السحاب بالمدينة ومركز للياقة البدنية أكثر حداثة.
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10 Yr. Anniversary in Chicago
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Hey everyone! Filemon and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary and we decided to spend it in Downtown Chicago. We live in the Chicago suburbs but stayed the weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel right in the center of Downtown. It was fun being alone without the kids, but at the end we were both ready to go back home to them!
I gifted Filemon a book that I made on They did not sponsor this video nor know that I made this video. Just want to clear that up. I just saw them on my Instagram feed and thought it was a perfect anniversary gift. Babe loved it! It was a special moment reading the book together. For our privacy, I didn't share the entire experience of us reading it but it was definitely romantic!
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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States of America
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Millennium Park
Free WiFi
Trump Tower Chicago
Flying down the north side of Trump International Hotel and Tower
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Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago Video : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago Video : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience all that downtown Chicago has to offer while staying at Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago located in the heart of the Loop Financial District. The New 257 room Four Diamond hotel features stylish contemporary design and beautifully appointed guest rooms and 13 suites with exceptional Hyatt service. In the heart of Chicago and the Loop Financial District, within easy walking distance to the Theater District; Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago is an elegant contemporary styled hotel, just a short walk with easy access to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue, shopping, arts, parks, entertainment and nightlife.
Hyatt's newest Chicago hotel has a cosmopolitan French bistro, a rooftop lounge; and 6 meeting rooms totaling 2,220 square feet of meeting space; ideal for serious business meetings and after hours social gatherings. Located near State Street, Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile and Historic Chicago museums, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago is accessible for convention attendees to the McCormick Place Expo Center.
Create a day filled with entertainment starting at Millennium Park followed by exceptional shopping on the Michigan Avenue, ending with the endless choices of Chicago restaurants. Enjoy a walk along the 18 mile Lakefront Trail showcasing vast views of Lake Michigan adjacent to the Chicago skyline.
Our location is ideal for creating a fun filled night on the town, just steps from the hotel. Our Concierge team can make customized recommendations depending on your taste.
When you are not exploring top Chicago activities such as Wrigley Field, Museum Campus, Grant Park, and The Bean at Millennium Park enjoy all the activities inside our hotel.
Check-in from 15:00 , check-out prior to 12:00
Bathtub, Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Coffee/Tea, Safe box.
Parking, 24 hours Front Desk Service, Restaurant/cafe, Bar, Business centre, Pets allowed, Laundry service, Concierge service.
Hotel adress: 100 West Monroe Street, Chicago, United States
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