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:
$700 (full day)
$500 (half day)
$100 (hourly)

Payment for studio hire must be made at the same time as booking confirmation. Your booking is only secure once full payment of hire cost are received.

Apax is primarily set up as a photography studio, as such we offer a range of studio resources:
Blackout curtains ∷ 2 Poly board (on caster wheels) ∷ 4 Poly boards ∷ 2 C-stands ∷ 2 Light stands ∷ 2 large tables/desks on wheels ∷ 3 phase power ∷ 4 meter wide roller door access ∷ 4 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:
As entry is via a bluestone alley, it is relatively uneven, please be careful! The floors inside the warehouse are entirely smooth, we have no stairs. However our bathrooms, unfortunately, are not wheelchair accessible (we hope to change this in time).

Off-loading gear/bump-in can be done via the alley way at the garage. Please do not park here though, we have neighbours who need access.

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

Rubbish:
You are welcome to use and fill the bins provided at Apax with the rubbish accumulated during your hire. However, if the rubbish exceeds the bin capacity provided we would appreciate it if you could take it with you.