The Space

~250m² open plan warehouse ∷ 8 x 12m photography studio/creative space ∷ pastel pink concrete floors ∷ exposed concrete walls ∷ an abundance of natural afternoon light ✴︎ ∷ 3-4m ceilings ∷ an open-plan kitchenette ∷ office/lounge space ∷ 2*unisex toilets ∷ 4m wide roller door access ∷ 3-phase power ∷ photography equipment – details below

Images of main studio area, by Ruben Bull-Milne

Hire: 
If you would like to use the space, please get in touch via our enquiry form. We will try to get back to your request as soon as possible. 

Pricing:
Full Day - 8hrs (9am-5pm only): $600
Full Day - 11hrs: $700
Half Day - 5hrs: $400
Overtime: $100 per hour
Hourly bookings: $150 per hour
Clean Studio (post-hire): $180
Bump In/Out (Outside Booking) POA

Apax is primarily set up as a photography studio, and as such, we offer a range of studio resources:
Blackout curtains ∷ Poly board (on caster wheels) ∷ C-stands ∷ Light stands ∷ large tables/desks on wheels ∷ 3 phase power ∷ 4 meter wide roller door access ∷ backdrops (hire only)

Location:
⇢ 213a High St, Preston, 3072 - Located behind High St and Bell St. Entry via alley way off Garnett St.

Public Transport:
5 min walk to 86 tram on High Street
4 min walk to Bell Station (Mernda train line)
3 min walk to Bell St buses

Parking:
All-day parking at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre carpark (on the corner of Bell St and St George’s Rd)
2 hour street parking on Garnet Street (limited)

Access:
Entry is via a bluestone alley off Garnett Street, which is relatively uneven—please take care. Inside, the floors are concrete and level, we do not have stairs. Unfortunately, our bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible, though we hope to change this in the future.

Gear can be off-loaded/bumped in via the alleyway at the garage. Please do not park here, as our neighbours require access.

Toilets:   
There are two gender neutral toilets in the venue.

Rubbish:
You are welcome to use the bins at Apax for waste accumulated during your hire. If the bins are full, we kindly ask that you take any additional rubbish with you.