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Anachak · March 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM

Emporis Skyscraper Award 2009

Judges praise Chicago tower for fascinating shape and technical achievement
Chicago’s Aqua, the world's third tallest building designed by a woman, has been announced as winner of the Emporis 2009 Skyscraper of the Year award. The Skyscraper Award jury members convene annually to judge buildings of at least 100 metres tall completed in the award year. Reaching a height of 262 metres, Aqua is currently the 40th tallest in the United States and the 5th tallest building completed in 2009.

Designed by Jeanne Gang, Principal and founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects, the 81-storey residential and hotel tower is situated in a large lakeside development. Aqua intersperses undulating balconies with flat glassy planes to create a wavy façade in keeping with its nautical theme. The effect has been compared to a rippled curtain or, according to its architect, to the striated limestone formations common to the Great Lakes region.

Members of the jury praised Aqua for its innovative shape, the appearance of which changes drastically depending on the perspective. They also commended the technical achievement in relation to the precision of the building’s construction and the green design innovations employed despite the massive size of the tower.

The Silver Award was given to O14 in Dubai, designed by Reiser + Umemoto Architecture. O14, whose unusual name is taken from its lot number in the massive Business Bay development, is an office tower wrapped in a curved concrete sheath punctuated by circular holes of varying sizes. The shell forms a shield against the powerful sunlight in the Arabian desert.

The Met in Bangkok, designed by WOHA Architects, received the Bronze prize. The 69-storey residential tower incorporates multiple green features and optimizes energy-efficient comfort in a tropical climate. A presentation ceremony will be held in Chicago later this year.

Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2009

Below are the top results of the Emporis Skyscraper Award Jury's voting:

1. Aqua Chicago U.S.A.
2. O14 Dubai U.A.E.
3. The Met Bangkok Thailand
4. Torres de Hércules Los Barrios Spain
5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago U.S.A.
6. The Red Apple Rotterdam Netherlands
7. Bank of America Tower New York City U.S.A.
8. Almas Tower Dubai U.A.E.
9. Millennium Tower San Francisco U.S.A.
10. William Beaver House New York City U.S.A.

Laura Paton
Editorial

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com...pload_id=13447

Anachak · March 19th, 2010, 03:45 PM

image hosted on flickr

From :

By : I Prahin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iprahin/4444478661/

Gerard · July 27th, 2010, 02:18 PM

Had my doubts but it came out fine. 8,5-10

motozine · August 19th, 2010, 05:22 AM

8/10 unique design.

Heidjer · August 21st, 2010, 03:14 PM

Looks great, especially at night. 8/10

Mimihitam · August 21st, 2010, 04:50 PM

8/10

NorteN · September 10th, 2010, 07:13 PM

8/10

OldBoy137 · October 2nd, 2010, 06:18 PM

9/10

ethan153 · October 21st, 2010, 11:55 PM

the architect has a lot of courage...
its good. 9

red_eagle_1982 · November 2nd, 2010, 07:16 AM

7/10

A very interesting building.

skyperu34 · November 19th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Very interesting strong textures...

7.5/10

Mimihitam · January 8th, 2011, 12:00 AM

8/10

v-sun · February 11th, 2011, 01:08 PM

7/10

mecanico242 · February 13th, 2011, 02:45 AM

10/10!

Eric Offereins · March 10th, 2011, 12:44 PM

9/10

romanito · March 10th, 2011, 01:13 PM

9.5/10

keroro91 · April 24th, 2011, 11:35 AM

Very very ugly!

mossimoh · April 24th, 2011, 09:15 PM

From the render...interesting design..different..8/10

danielman7 · July 3rd, 2011, 01:54 PM

I voted 9,it look great! keep up the good job!

***Geocarlos*** · July 6th, 2011, 01:45 AM

Don't like it!

3/10

View Poll Results: The Met, Bangkok
10	24	20.34%
9.5	7	5.93%
9	14	11.86%
8.5	6	5.08%
8	18	15.25%
7.5	7	5.93%
7	15	12.71%
6.5	5	4.24%
6	7	5.93%
5.5	0	0%
5	3	2.54%
4.5	2	1.69%
4	1	0.85%
3.5	1	0.85%
3 or less	8	6.78%
Voters: 118. You may not vote on this poll

March 19th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#42
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March 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM	#41
Anachak Ars Longa, Vita Brevis Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 597 Likes (Received): 0	Emporis Skyscraper Award 2009 Judges praise Chicago tower for fascinating shape and technical achievement Chicago’s Aqua, the world's third tallest building designed by a woman, has been announced as winner of the Emporis 2009 Skyscraper of the Year award. The Skyscraper Award jury members convene annually to judge buildings of at least 100 metres tall completed in the award year. Reaching a height of 262 metres, Aqua is currently the 40th tallest in the United States and the 5th tallest building completed in 2009. Designed by Jeanne Gang, Principal and founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects, the 81-storey residential and hotel tower is situated in a large lakeside development. Aqua intersperses undulating balconies with flat glassy planes to create a wavy façade in keeping with its nautical theme. The effect has been compared to a rippled curtain or, according to its architect, to the striated limestone formations common to the Great Lakes region. Members of the jury praised Aqua for its innovative shape, the appearance of which changes drastically depending on the perspective. They also commended the technical achievement in relation to the precision of the building’s construction and the green design innovations employed despite the massive size of the tower. The Silver Award was given to O14 in Dubai, designed by Reiser + Umemoto Architecture. O14, whose unusual name is taken from its lot number in the massive Business Bay development, is an office tower wrapped in a curved concrete sheath punctuated by circular holes of varying sizes. The shell forms a shield against the powerful sunlight in the Arabian desert. The Met in Bangkok, designed by WOHA Architects, received the Bronze prize. The 69-storey residential tower incorporates multiple green features and optimizes energy-efficient comfort in a tropical climate. A presentation ceremony will be held in Chicago later this year. Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2009 Below are the top results of the Emporis Skyscraper Award Jury's voting: 1. Aqua Chicago U.S.A. 2. O14 Dubai U.A.E. 3. The Met Bangkok Thailand 4. Torres de Hércules Los Barrios Spain 5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago U.S.A. 6. The Red Apple Rotterdam Netherlands 7. Bank of America Tower New York City U.S.A. 8. Almas Tower Dubai U.A.E. 9. Millennium Tower San Francisco U.S.A. 10. William Beaver House New York City U.S.A. Laura Paton Editorial http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com...pload_id=13447

July 27th, 2010, 02:18 PM	#43
Gerard registered muse Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 2,083 Likes (Received): 8	Had my doubts but it came out fine. 8,5-10

August 19th, 2010, 05:22 AM	#44
motozine Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: tmg-Jgj-Dubai Posts: 501 Likes (Received): 0	8/10 unique design.

August 21st, 2010, 03:14 PM	#45
Heidjer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lüneburg Heath Posts: 890 Likes (Received): 2	Looks great, especially at night. 8/10

October 21st, 2010, 11:55 PM	#49
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November 2nd, 2010, 07:16 AM	#50
red_eagle_1982 frustrated architect Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 387 Likes (Received): 25	7/10 A very interesting building.

November 19th, 2010, 11:14 PM	#51
skyperu34 TRUXILLO del PERU !!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: TRUJILLO, Perú Posts: 14,775 Likes (Received): 122	Very interesting strong textures... 7.5/10 __________________ iiiiiii TRUXILLO DEL PERU !!!!!! *VISITA MI GALERIA DE ARTE, DIBUJOS DE TINTA Y CARBON:* http://www.detintaycarbon.blogspot.com

January 8th, 2011, 12:00 AM	#52
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March 10th, 2011, 12:44 PM	#55
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March 10th, 2011, 01:13 PM	#56
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April 24th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#57
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April 24th, 2011, 09:15 PM	#58
mossimoh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 4,866 Likes (Received): 22	From the render...interesting design..different..8/10

July 3rd, 2011, 01:54 PM	#59
danielman7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	I voted 9,it look great! keep up the good job! __________________ cockatiel care

July 6th, 2011, 01:45 AM	#60
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