Yes. Space-only hire is available for teams who already have their own photographer, crew, or event lead.
Official hire rates
Hire & Pricing
See venue hire rates for The Designer's Penthouse in Old Street, London, with clear starting prices for shoots, meetings, workshops, dinners, and private events.
Clear venue hire rates for shoots, meetings, workshops, dinners, and private events, with tailored quoting when your brief needs equipment, production, or concierge-style support.
Rates from
From £120/hour
Location
Old Street / Shoreditch / London EC1V
Response time
Typically within 24–48 hours
Official venue rates
This page is the direct-booking reference for availability, pricing context, and what is included with the venue itself.
Every booking begins with penthouse hire. Equipment, production support, catering coordination, and event logistics can then be arranged and quoted around the brief.
Direct booking value
Why enquire directly
A direct conversation keeps pricing clearer, scope tighter, and planning calmer.
Clearer practical fit
We can match timings, access, capacity, and support to the day you are actually planning, rather than forcing the brief into a generic listing format.
Founder-led communication
You speak with the venue directly, so the operational questions that matter most are handled early and answered cleanly.
Consultative quoting
The quote reflects the booking as scoped: venue hire first, then any support layers that genuinely improve the day.
Pricing anchors
Starting rates
Useful budgeting anchors for direct booking. Final quoting depends on timings, access, headcount, and any support required.
Penthouse hire
From £120/hour
For direct penthouse hire with the space in its existing configuration.
Half Day Hire
From £480
A common starting point for shorter booking windows, depending on timings and access.
Full Day Hire
From £840
A typical starting point for full-day use, subject to timings, access, and scope.
Starting figures are shown for budgeting clarity. Final quotes are confirmed against the booking window, access requirements, team size, and support.
What is included
Included as standard
The venue itself carries much of the value before optional support is added.
250 m² penthouse
Private terrace access
Flexible layout across multiple visual zones
Smart lighting with scene control
Existing furniture layout
Kitchen access
High-speed Wi‑Fi
Presentation screen and in-room audio
Goods lift access for load-in
Booking routes
Three direct-booking routes
A clear venue-hire starting point, then the right route depending on how much support the brief needs.
01
Penthouse Hire
Best for: For teams bringing their own crew or event lead, and wanting the penthouse clearly quoted as venue hire.
At a high level: Venue hire, core in-house infrastructure, and quoting shaped to timings, access, and occupancy.
Why choose it: The clearest route when the space itself is the brief.
02
Penthouse + Production Support
Best for: For shoots and content days that benefit from hands-on venue support.
At a high level: Penthouse hire with pre-production guidance, equipment staging, layout input, and access to the on-site catalogue.
Why choose it: Best when the day needs practical support without moving into a fully managed production.
03
Managed Booking
Best for: For events, presentations, and layered bookings that need several elements scoped together.
At a high level: Venue hire shaped around catering liaison, layout changes, equipment, extended hours, and day-of support where required.
Why choose it: The right route when the booking needs tighter coordination from the outset.
Planning tools
Need proof, specs, or the booking flow first?
Use these supporting pages to compare facts, review verified client proof, or understand the direct-booking process before sending the brief.
Support modules
Optional service modules
Optional support is scoped around the day, rather than listed as miscellaneous extras.
Interview & Content Setup
For interviews, presenter-led content, and editorial capture that need a tighter technical layer.
- Director of Photography
- Equipment Hire
- Photography Assistant
Quoted to brief.
Photo Shoot Support
For shoots that need layout changes, staged kit, and a smoother on-set rhythm.
- Equipment Hire
- Photography Assistant
- Furniture Reconfiguration
Quoted to brief.
Workshop & Presentation Support
For presentations, workshops, and team formats where room setup and timing need to stay controlled.
- Furniture Reconfiguration
- Catering Liaison
- Equipment Hire
Quoted to brief.
Event Setup Support
For launches, dinners, and guest-facing bookings where hospitality and guest flow need more shaping.
- Catering Liaison
- Extended Hours
- Furniture Reconfiguration
Quoted to brief.
Booking process
How direct booking works
A short scoping conversation leads to a clearer quote and a smoother day.
01
Share the brief
Send the date, format, timings, headcount, and any access notes. If you found the penthouse via a venue platform, you can reference the listing.
02
We review the scope
We confirm fit, availability, and any details that affect quoting.
03
You receive the quote
The quote is shaped around the booking window, team size, and any support required.
04
Confirm the date
Once approved, a 50% deposit secures the booking and terms are issued in writing.
Venue platforms are useful for discovery. Direct booking is the clearest way to scope the day and quote it accurately.
Most direct enquiries are answered within 24–48 hours.
Pricing questions
Add-ons are priced according to the scope, hire duration, and technical requirements of your day.
A booking is confirmed once the deposit is received and the booking details are approved in writing.
Direct enquiry
Tell us about your booking
The more precise the brief, the more accurate the quote. If you found the penthouse on a venue platform, you can reference the listing in your message.