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structure #229687378building

Aqua

existing 261.7 m 86 floors 2009

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Location of Aqua

Height Rankings

#15 in Chicago
#68 in United States
#80 in North America
#588 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	261.7 m
Tip Height	261.7 m
Architectural Height	261.7 m
Building Mass Height	261.7 m
Roof Height	260.8 m
Main Roof Height	255.3 m
Height Top Floor	250.6 m
Floors	86
Completion	2009
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	rental housing, hotel, residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	modern
Address	225 North Columbus Drive
Smart Address	225 North Columbus Drive
City	Chicago, IL
Country	United States

Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-04

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4.4 of 5 4 votes 17.5 pts

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Construction calendar

420 construction-phase photos across 2007 to 2009.

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