We were able to take the skip (a specialized waste container that holds construction debris) down because two out of the three elevators in the hotel are now up and running. Now that the skip has come down the paneling on the north side of the building will be finished and the upper floors of the building will be completely enclosed shortly after. Below are several photos that capture this phase: 
Tag: construction
Busy Busy Busy
We continue to make progress at the hotel everyday. Today we have more work happening at the entrance of the hotel on Huron Street. Our goal? Make the entrance approachable and one to remember. Check out our last blog post for more pics on the lobby.
Check In Here
Welcome! We’re pleased to share an update on our lobby – where you’ll check in and we’ll welcome you. Many argue the hotel lobby is the most important space in a hotel. We understand that thinking – it’s our first impression and last impression. Plus, it is a common meeting and gathering place. So needless to say, we get it. And to no surprise, we’re sparing nothing on our lobby.
We look forward to greeting you in the lobby in February 2014!
Here’s a couple shots of our lobby, underway:
Our lobby will include a chandelier as well – you can see the outline of it here:
Pre-Planning Payoff
As our blog shows firsthand, there’s so much more to a hotel than meets the eye. There are countless meetings, appointments and sessions that take place to map out a property long before the ground breaks. One such amenity that requires strategic planning is wireless internet. All of our rooms will have access to wi-fi, even the 220th room on the top floor, thanks to pre-planning and an abundance of wire:
This equipment is only for half a floor! The rest is safely hidden behind the dry wall. As we continue to build, we place ourselves in the guest’s shoes to see how we can offer the best experience. We hope that our pre-planning will help you Discover Your Element.
Functional Design
One of The Godfrey’s trademark architectural design elements includes exposed trusses; not only do the trusses serve as a unique visual but they also play a crucial role in supporting the weight of the building. Below are photos of the exposed truss on the west side of The Godfrey. The trusses are nearing completion:
Fun fact: truss is derived from the Old French word “trousse”, which translates to a “collection of things bound together”.
Building The Godfrey 