Venue details
Review the key venue specifications for The Designer's Penthouse: floor area, terrace, capacity, access, Wi-Fi, display, kitchen, and Old Street location facts.
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Surface
250 m²
Terrace
35 m²
Capacity
30 seated / 50 standing
Wi-Fi
500 Mbit/s
Space
- Floor Area
- 250 m² (2,700 sq ft) open plan
- Ceiling Height
- 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
- Windows
- South-facing floor-to-ceiling
- Terrace
- 35 m² private rooftop with skyline views
- Layout
- Open plan, fully reconfigurable
- Capacity
- 30 seated comfortably / 50 standing
- Blackout
- Full blackout capability
Power & Lighting
- Smart Lighting
- Full RGB + tunable white, app-controlled
- Intensity Control
- 0–100% dimming across all zones
- Natural Light
- South-facing daylight, sunrise to golden hour
Facilities
- Kitchen
- Fully equipped: oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher
- Wi-Fi
- 500 Mbit/s dedicated broadband
- Display
- 85" 4K Smart TV
- Audio
- Ceiling speakers with independent zone control
- Portable Audio
- Bose S1 Pro + Shure SM58 microphone
- Climate
- Full A/C + heating, remote-controlled
- Access
- Goods lift + on-site parking
- Entrance
- Private entrance at ground floor
Location
- Area
- Old Street, London
- Nearest Station
- Old Street (Northern Line), 4 min walk
- Floor
- Fifth floor, converted factory building
- Neighbourhood
- Shoreditch, agencies, post-production, creative quarter
Practical answers teams usually need
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What is included in the hire rate?
Penthouse hire from £140 per hour includes the full 250 m² loft, private terrace, smart lighting, furniture, kitchen access, climate control, 500 Mbit/s Wi-Fi, the 85" 4K screen, and ceiling audio. Production equipment, on-site crew support, and catering are available as add-ons.
What is the maximum capacity for events?
The penthouse accommodates up to 30 people seated comfortably or up to 50 standing for events. For production bookings, around 30 people can work comfortably on site, depending on the setup.
Does the space include a kitchen?
Yes. The penthouse has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, and preparation surfaces. It is available for catering prep, team lunches, and event hosting.
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility requirements?
A lift is available and provides access to the penthouse floor. In the rare event that the lift is out of service, access would require stairs. Guests with specific mobility requirements are welcome to contact the team before booking, and we will advise on current access conditions and do our best to accommodate.