– The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (127 West Huron Street at LaSalle), opening in February 2014, unveils the first look at the design vision for the upper-upscale property in Chicago’s energetic River North neighborhood. As the flagship property for the boutique hotel brand’s launch, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago offers a modern mark on Chicago’s rich architectural history. Designed by Chicago-based firm Valerio Dewalt Train, the hotel is the first staggered steel truss building in Chicago. Architect David Jennerjahn explains, “We conceived of the hotel’s design as a taut wrapping of cubist forms that shift inward and outward to reveal the building’s expressive structural frame. The sleek and modern design is unique and vaguely familiar of the iconic bridges along the Chicago river.” Designed by Gettys Design Group Chicago, the space is very much influenced by its River North neighborhood, also known as the “gallery district” with its large concentration of local artists as well as a burgeoning scene of local restaurants, nightclubs, and residential buildings. With the hotel’s tagline of “Discover Your Element” in mind, the hotel’s interior design evokes a unique style with attention to comfort. Small detailed design nods pay homage to the elements to engage, delight and surprise the guest such as natural woods contrasted against brushed metals, textured walls, and more.