This building is located at 225 N. Columbus Drive Chicago.  The site of the building was a former railroad yard.  It is adjacent to the Chicago River.  Construction began in 2007. Completion was in 2010.

     Style is contemporary.  Architects were the Studio Gang led by Jeanne Gang.  Aqua was the first skyscraper for them. The contract was the largest ever awarded to an American firm led by a woman.   Architects of record were Lowernberg and Associates led by James Lowenberg. Main Contractor was James McHugh.

     Aqua is a mixed use 82 story skyscraper. Height is 261.8 meters  Construction costs were 30 million dollars.  There is 55,000 square feet retail and office space. There are 5 levels of below ground parking.

     There are 215 hotel rooms on floors 1 to 18

     There are 476 rental residential units on floor 19 to 52.

      There are 263 condo units and penthouse on floor 53 to 81.