LABORATORY STUDIO




Studio hire | Workshops | Artist Talks | Private Hire



The Laboratory is an adaptable 2600 sq ft film and photography studio and private hire space located in Clapton, East London.
Set in a beautifully restored former Victorian Tram Depot and retaining many of its original features including the beautiful and unique stone floor, concrete feature walls and stripped wooden beams, we are the ideal space for both small and large scale productions.
The Laboratory is also home to an in-house curated programme of artist talks and professional practice workshops in the creative fields, working with leading artists and industry figures.





Services & Facilities





  • A unique studio space located in a former victorian stable
  • 2600 sqft of floor space inc 600 sqft mezzanine
  • Original & unique stone floor
  • Original concrete feature walls
  • White brick main shoot wall
  • Open plan design
  • 18ft high Ceilings
  • Original wooden beams
  • Two bathrooms with fresh plaster finish
  • Shower room
  • Kitchen inc range oven Free artisan coffee and tea


  • ​Free artisan coffee and tea
  • Background support system for coloramas
  • Stunning daylight
  • Full and partial black out available on request
  • Free high speed internet
  • Sonos music system
  • Steamer, rails and hangers
  • Client seating area
  • Production desk space
  • Make up desk and mirror


  • Further green room/studio space available on request
  • Catering available on request
  • Additional vintage furniture hire on request


INFORMATION





TRANSPORT


The Laboratory is located in Clapton, East London.

We are a short walk from Clapton overground station, with direct links to Liverpool Street Station and we are well serviced with local buses to Hackney and Central London.



CATERING


The studio works with a selection of the best shoot catering providers, get in touch to discuss your requirements and for the latest sample menus and booking information.


We are a short walk from a beautiful neighbourhood cafe and there are many local organic shops within a 10 minute walk of the studio




GENERAL


Our standard hours are 9am to 6pm, please contact us for out of hours requirements, access is 24/7.

We understand that each production and hire is bespoke, therefore our rates reflect this, we are extremely flexible, get in touch with details of your production and a member of the team will be in touch.



TEXTURES



FURNITURE





[EXAMPLES] FURTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST



FLOOR PLAN



CLIENTS





Our previous clients include



  • Facebook
  • Lego
  • AirChina
  • John Lewis
  • BBC
  • ITV
  • Channel 4


  • MTV
  • NME
  • Toast
  • Anthropologie
  • Matches Fashion
  • Sony
  • Selfridges


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THE LABORATORY



STUDIO & ARTS ORGANISATION

UNIT 10
38-40 UPPER CLAPTON ROAD
LONDON
E5 8BQ

+447989266874



[email protected]



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