Venue type
Industrial penthouse and daylight hire space
Est. 2019
About The Designer's Penthouse
Founder-led 250 m² penthouse in Old Street, designed for brand shoots, strategy days, and private events. Natural light, terrace, direct booking support.
The story behind the venue, its industrial character, and the founder-led approach that shapes how bookings are handled.
Location
Old Street, London
Best for
Shoots, meetings, workshops, launches, and private events
Scale
250 m² with a private rooftop terrace
What the venue is
The penthouse was conceived as a real working base in Old Street, not a decorative shell that looks convincing only until the first flight case hits the floor.
Who the space is for
Its south-facing natural light has been tested by photographers, directors, founders, and brand teams who need atmosphere without losing technical control. Since 2019, the venue has evolved around the pace of commercial shoots, intimate events, off-sites, and workshop formats that need both character and operational calm.
How it is run
It is run by Etienne Morax, a London-based photographer and filmmaker with 8+ years in editorial, brand, and broadcast production. He operates the penthouse personally — every light, every load-in path, every power drop is a choice he has made. That feel for logistics and rhythm is what decides how the space actually works on the day.
Natural light you can trust
South-facing windows bring consistent daylight that stays commercially useful across a full working day.
Operational from the first hour
63A power, full blackout, and smart lighting keep the penthouse practical as well as visually strong.
One booking, full control
No shared floor, no overlapping hires, and no parallel event noise competing with your brief.