site visit – Page 4 – Building The Godfrey

Soundproof, Check!

We just love every little detail that goes into the planning of a hotel – one no less important than the next. Today we’re happy to share the latest update from our #SiteVisit – the soundproofing on the fourth floor.

Why? Well we’re glad you asked. Once we’re open, the fourth floor will be the happening home to I|O Urban Roofscape. This swanky spot is a captivating escape for guests and Chicagoans and we certainly will be mindful of any noise.

To accommodate that, we are installing acoustical suspensions in the wall that will act as an effective sound buffer. The springs actually absorb additional sound.

The high tech suspension system will decrease and remove any noise or music, leaving the floor above quite peaceful.

More Marble – More Shiny, Glorious Marble

Our lobby is bound to be a showstopper, if we do say so ourselves. We previously blogged about the marble installation in this post. Today, during a #SiteVisit, we saw the new additions and more marble.

The floors are nearly complete, along with the lobby’s check in desk.

Take a look at the photos below:

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:

#SiteVisit - Lobby under construction — #SiteVisit – Lobby under construction

Working hard on the Godfrey's lobby — Working hard on the Godfrey’s lobby

Our lobby will include a chandelier as well – you can see the outline of it here:

Location for the Godfrey's chandelier — Location for the Godfrey’s chandelier

A Good #sitevisitfriday

On Good Friday last week we went to the site to see an update on the new hotel. We can say it is definitely coming along and it was a beautiful day to see the city from our floors. The process of development of the hotel has to happen in phases, with so many different teams working together it is important they all coordinate on each process. Development and construction meetings take place weekly with updates to the team. Stay tuned for an update on the front of the building with the outside skin being applied.

Now that the fire proofing is complete on the building a lone pipe sits where the hose was connected to the sprayer to deliver the product.

The lobby shot as of today. This is going to be a great before shot for a before and after post.

Remember the Salamander Heaters? Here is one running up close, talk about some heat.

The door way to no where right now but eventually it will be the door ways to your awesome experience in our hotel.

Outside corner panels for the front of the building.

Corner panels being custom fit for the building, it is all about the measurements.

4th floor of the hotel where our meeting space and 4th floor urban roofscape will be at.

Guestroom bathroom framing.

All those valves from a previous post you saw have been installed, here is the final product for the shower valves.

Copper Piping – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

The lead that is used to seal the major plumbing in the building. The team melts this and it is poured onto the pipes.

The 4th floor outside deck area with scaffolding installed to begin window installation.

Do Not Cut – Painted lines display where the support beams have been placed into one of the floors.

An ice cold frosted valve from the oxygen tanks at the site for the workers equipment that utilizes them.

What Is #SiteVisitFriday

The Godfrey Hotel team walks the construction site every week to keep an eye on the progress and to see what has been going on. Every week when we walk the floor we discuss the layout and the vision of what the hotel will look like.

In the photo George Jordan our Area General Manager and Jermaine Anderson our Hotel Manager stand the 4th floor Rooftop talking about the layout and scenery of the skyline. We cannot wait for you to see what we have in store for this space.