The studio · 245 Carlaw
Over 1,000 sq ft of sunlit factory loft.
Original 1916 details — soaring ceilings, fluted columns and concrete floors — styled with boutique, contemporary furniture in a natural colour palette.
Open-concept space
Ceiling height
West-facing windows
Heritage factory
The design
Endless vignettes, one room.
The studio boasts a sophisticated, boutique aesthetic with a focus on high-end contemporary design. Each piece of furniture works seamlessly within a natural colour palette to give you unlimited opportunities for creating unique vignettes.
The room is flooded with natural light from 14 ft west-facing factory windows and has been tastefully updated with white brick walls, exposed pipes and a sleek, modern fireplace. Our fully functioning pool table can be easily transformed into a 10-person table for creative brainstorms and team meetings.
Studio perks
Everything on set, ready to go.
Arrive with your concept; the essentials are already here.
Free in-house lighting
Ask us about our in-house light set-up — free of charge for every shoot, including a Godox AD600Pro II.
Seamless backdrops
A variety of colours on two backdrop stands, plus V-flats, C-stands, sandbags and apple boxes.
Light control
Fourteen-foot west-facing windows with blackout blinds when you need a dark set.
Coffee bar & fridge
Espresso and Nespresso machines and a fridge stocked with a variety of beverages.
Easy load-in
Service elevator and street access for gear, wardrobe and props.
Room to work
Hair and makeup station, steamer, rolling rack, foldable tables, wifi and a pool table.
Equipment manifest
The full kit list.
Included with every booking. Need something specific? Mention it in your inquiry.
- Seamless backdropsvariety of colours
- V-flatsx2
- C-standsx2
- Backdrop standsx2
- Sandbagsx4
- Lighting · Godox AD600Pro IIask for details
- Apple boxesx2
- Blackout blindsincluded
- Steamerx1
- Foldable tablesx2
- Rolling rackx1
- Wifiincluded
- Service elevatoron site
- Street accesson site
- Stocked fridgevariety of beverages
- Coffee barespresso & Nespresso
- Pool tablefully functioning
Drag to preview how west-facing daylight shifts from a cool morning wash to warm golden hour. Illustrative only.
Look around
Corners worth shooting.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Where is the studio?
245 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2S1 — just north of Queen Street East in Leslieville, inside Toronto’s iconic Wrigley factory building.
How do I bring in gear?
The building has a service elevator and street access, making it easy to load in equipment, wardrobe and props.
Is lighting included?
Yes. Ask us about our in-house light set-up — it is free of charge for every shoot. Lighting includes a Godox AD600Pro II; ask for details when you book.
Is there a hair and makeup area?
Yes. The studio includes a makeup station with a tall mirror and sconces, plus a kitchen-style coffee bar and a stocked fridge with a variety of beverages.
Is the studio air-conditioned?
Yes, the studio has air conditioning, wifi and blackout blinds so you can control both comfort and light.
Ready when you are
Your next shoot deserves better light.
Book online in minutes or tell us about your production — we’ll help you plan the set, the light and the timing.