Here are a couple of photos of I|O Urban Roofscape’s new wood floor made of IPE decking. This flooring will cover the entire outside of the building on the 4th floor. In the second photo, notice the special construction under the deck for flooring support, which allows for all-weather seasons and also levels the deck. Functional and looks great!
Some projects and decisions with opening a hotel and restaurant are difficult – and some are downright delicious. On Friday, we conducted a fantastic tasting, and the combination of flavors from Chef Riley Huddleston is unique and inspired. From the dressed-up comfort food favorite Truffled Mac and Cheese to the beautifully executed Salmon with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Onion Marmalade, guests at The Godfrey Hotel and I|O Urban Roofscape will find the perfect culinary treat for every occasion.
The new I|O Burger will surprise Chicago burger connoisseurs, and the fries alone would be a excellent late-night snack.
Imagine amazing food and a unique Chicago skyline view… We look forward to seeing you in 2014!
As indicated in the above rendering, the fire pit is surrounded by luxurious seating, and is located just outside the bar and kitchen. Guests will be able to sip festive cocktails, order delicious appetizers and enjoy the unique Chicago view from the rooftop of The Godfrey Hotel – all the while staying warm during those cold-weather months.
The indoor fireplace will be a central meeting spot for good company and great memories. Also situated closely to the bar and kitchen, guests can toast to a great evening in Chicago. We look forward to seeing you there!
We promised you updates on our retractable roof and we’re excited to share how quickly it is progressing. Below are new photos from the retractable roof’s installation and we expect it to be fully completed in the coming weeks by Lend Lease, our construction company.
The retractable roof allows for panoramic views of Chicago’s gorgeous skyline. Our rooftop, I|O Urban Roofscape, will have a fire pit, shimmering water elements, a video wall and more.
Rain or shine… snow or sun, we’re ready for fun at I|O Urban Roofscape. Chicago’s weather is unpredictable and we’re ready for anything. For a flashback on our past retractable roof updates, check out this blog post.
Cheers!
The city and media are buzzing about our upcoming rooftop lounge, I|O Urban Roofscape. And we can’t blame them – we’re just as excited. In case you haven’t heard, I|O will boast uninterrupted views of the southern Chicago skyline – just gorgeous. Guests and Chicagoans can enjoy the rooftop while basking in the sunlight during the day or through the late afternoon and into the evening starlight.
Here’s how we’ll make all that happen: With our unique design of the retractable roof. The design creates the largest northern lookout point to the entire southern Chicago skyline. The fourth floor will offer approximately 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with 10,000 square feet of lounge and event space. We previously gave you an update in a past blog post and this is the latest installation on the retractable roof, which happened yesterday (Nov. 25). Plus, among the panoramic skyline views include a fire pit, shimmering water elements, a video wall, retractable roof and more. I|O Urban Roofscape has more space and unique amenities to offer than other venues in the city.
As always, enjoy the view!
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