The word “skyscraper” first emerged in Chicago in the late 19th century, a natural expression of people’s awe at the newly tall buildings scraping away a piece of sky from their vision, casting shadows onto sidewalks, and blocking out the sun. It altered their experience of the city. Architects have been thinking about how to make skyscrapers healthier and more livable since the 1970s. In Chicago, architect Jeanne Gang has explored how to sculpt a skyscraper to boost social ties and nature. Her 82-story residential building Aqua (2009) is designed as a vertical landscape, with curved balconies, a rooftop garden and a bird-friendly facade. Read more about the future of skyscraper design in “Sky-High Ambition” featured in the latest issue of #RESIDEMagazine by visiting the link in our bio 🔗 #SothebysRealty #ChicagoArchitecture #ArchitectureDaily #ChicagoDesign