Large Bright West End Studio Space
About
COVID-19 UPDATE
WE ARE SAFE and OPEN TO SERVE ALL CREATIVES!
In lieu of recent developments with Covid-19, we wanted to let our renters know of our updated sanitary practices.
All surfaces (tables, knobs, handles, props) will be bleached sanitized after every rental
We have replaced our bathroom and kitchenette hand towels with disposable paper towels
We encourage you to bring your own water bottled/mugs
The building is sanitized daily my cleaning staff.
In addition, if you are new to our space we are a low traffic area. The studio is located in a residential neighbourhood, with minimal people on site daily. There is little to no foot traffic in and out of the building, and while in the studio you will be the only ones on site. This will allow you to observe social distancing while on site.
With recent developments in reduced social contact, we hope this gives you and your clients some peace of mind:)
Creative collaborative space in a heritage manufacturing building. Large windows, concrete floors, and open concept make this a perfect space to meet, play, and create.
Tonnes of natural light with the option of black out blinds.
Ideal for photography, the space includes a selection of lighting equipment and props. Perfect for portraits, groups, and product/branding photography. Includes:
- 2 large and 2 small light stands
- White v-flat
- Small and medium reflectors
- 2 plinths (currently painted neo mint, with one white side)
- metal garment rack and small steamer
- Backdrop stands
- Selection of seamless backdrops (colours pictured in the photo are always up to date!)
- Tripod
White table for prep and seating
The space also features a movable wall, painted white; allowing you to create a fully open concept space, or divide the room. The wall is a great feature to control the light and shadows of your project.
Features an in-studio washroom (and giant vintage bathtub), kitchenette, kettle and coffeemaker for all the creature comforts (coffee and tea provided!) The building also has parking to make for easy loading and unloading.
The exterior and interior stairwells of the building also make for great backdrops for photo and video. The entire building houses artists and creatives - the perfect hub!
Full day bookings are for 8 hours; for bookings of more than 8 hours you will be charged hourly.
ACCESSIBILITY: This old factory building sadly does not have a functioning elevator and there are stairs
PARKING: Free building parking is located on the east side of the building
*We love our space, and ask that you leave it how you found it. If you have any feedback on what would make it better, don't hesitate to let us know.
New upgrades based on feedback include a heavy duty backdrop stand, movable wall, and an air conditioner!*
*All photos are current, and were updated in march 2020)
Available Hours
Prices
Daily: $340/day
Weekly: $1,800/week
Monthly: $5,500/month
Cleaning Fee: $25
Minimum Booking: 2 hours
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Amenities
Rules
Catering allowed
Alcohol permitted
No smoking inside
Photos
Location
Cassandra
March 2019
The space was wonderful to use. The bathroom was a little trickier to photograph in than anticipated but that wasn't a big deal for what we needed to capture. Make sure you open all the windows when you arrive to let the heat clear out (this is definitely well marked before you enter and inside the studio but easy to forget once you get in and start set up)! Every question you could possibly have will be answered before you even set foot in the location. Definitely recommend if you need a blank canvas of a space!
Lindsay's Response:
Thanks Cassandra, it was a pleasure to host you! The studio will be installing an air conditioner THIS WEEK, for more comfort!
Julie
March 2019
Lindsay was a great hostess. She was extremely prompt with answers to my questions about the space and made things very straightforward with regards to instructions accessing the space.
Peter
March 2019
Lindsay was such a great host! Super friendly and great at communicating. The space was so beautiful and would definitely recommend using it for a shoot!
Taylor
March 2019
Great communication with host leading up to rental. Instructions were detailed. Access was easy. Stunning natural light pours in and fills the whole room perfectly. I will definitely look to rent this space again.
Justin
March 2019
The space worked well for a photoshoot. Lindsay wasn't very helpful in communicating and seemed annoyed when I called with a few questions about how to get into the space.
Lindsay's Response:
Hi Justin, I supply all the info for how to access the space in the guidelines when you book, and hadn't heard anything from you in the time leading up to your rental. I also included my phone number, and didn't hear anything until after your booking time had started. I communicated through the messaging system on This Open Space that the details were all included; when you called to tell me you didn't know how to get in, and hadn't read the info, I was in a meeting, and had to step out to take your call. I apologize if I sounded short, but it was because you said you were driving, and in a hurry, and needed to tell your client how to get in as they were waiting outside. I was doing my best to relay all of the information to you via phone so you could access the space. I haven't had any other bookings not read the directions on how to get in. I also have the guidelines and directions posted in the studio, on the wall, which outlines the expectations of how to leave the space. No other renter has ever had a problem with this.
Kate
March 2019
Lindsay's space was stunning. Exactly like the photos, with tons of resources available for photographers. She was absolutely lovely, and was great with communication. I can't wait to use this space again!
Ali
March 2019
Very bright and spacious, minimal, clean and white look !
Stephen
March 2019
Lindsay was great to communicate with. Was quick to respond to questions and requests. Arriving and getting into the studio was no problem. The space worked out really well for my shoot and we had enough space for everyone to work. Even though we didnt use any of the props and furniture for the shoot it was nice to have as options and as well as extra seating for my team. I would say there were a few concerns regarding the equipment; I didn't expect the backdrop stands to be as low quality. They worked for what i needed, but they are a bit worn in. This goes for the steamer as well. I was expecting a full stand steamer, but that should of been something I asked in the request. The handheld did work, but limited our productivity for steaming. Next time I would bring my larger stand steamer. I also on a whim brought an extra rug to keep at the door for everyone to put their shoes because I didn't know if there would be one. and sure enough there was just a small one for maybe two to three pairs of shoes. For any guests for the rest of winter I would recommend bringing a small rug if you're going to have more than like 4 people in studio. Again, the space was great otherwise.
Lindsay's Response:
Hi Stephen, thanks so much for the feedback! I ordered a larger shoe rack that just arrived, but appreciated you bringing your own. Thank you for the feedback on the backdrop stand; it's a new one, and I hadn't received any reviews on it from other guests. I'll look at updating it to a stronger model for future use this week! Thank you for taking the time to let me know; it's really helpful to know what would make the space easier for guests:)
Amanda
March 2019
Awesome space. Lindsay was super easy to communicate with & will definitely look into booking again! :)
Rachelle
March 2019
Great space with great lighting!! Will definitely use again :)
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