Photography and Video Shoots

A Great Space for Photo and Video Shoots

Catalyst Ranch is uniquely suited for photo and video shoots. Located in a lofted historic 1880's building in Chicago's West Loop, two floors are available for rental. All the rooms are light and airy, with walls of windows and 11 ft. ceilings. The walls are painted in bright colors and the rooms are furnished with vintage furniture from the 40's through the 70's, ethnic rugs, lamps, toys, pillows, hats and artwork. All the furnishings and props are included in the rental fee. We also provide full catering services, unlimited hot & cold beverages as well as snack services for your clients, talent and crew. Just ask us for the details and pricing.

3rd Floor

	Polka Room

• 3,250 sq. ft. (40’ x 81’)
  
• Wall of windows on the west and south sides
  of the room
  
• Dark exposed brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in yellows & reds
  
• Light yellow painted ceiling
  
• Painted concrete floor

	Cha Cha Room

• 2,500 sq. ft. (41’ x 61’)
• Half height windows on the north side of the room, 2 large windows on the west side of the room
  
• Dark exposed brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in soft greens and Mediterranean blue
  
• Timber ceiling
  
• Painted concrete floor
  
  

	Tango Room

• 700 sq. ft. (21’ x 34’)
  
• Wall of windows facing south
  
• Dark exposed brick and yellow brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in several shades
  of deep red
  
• Timber ceiling
  
• Painted concrete floor

	Common Areas

• “Kitchen area” with curved purple bar partially tiled with effervescent orange tiles, large wall cabinet filled with china, kitchen sink and dishwasher
  
• Sausage Room – small room with dark exposed brick walls furnished with boudoir furniture from the 1940’s and a vintage CTA candy machine
  
• Hallway containing several café tables, and a couch grouping
  
• Timber ceilings
  
• Painted in vibrant shades of orange, fuscia and green
  

4th Floor

	Mambo Room

• 1,400 sq. ft. (20’ x 55’)
  
• Wall of windows facing south
  
• Exposed brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in periwinkle and forest green
  
• Timber ceiling with painted sections between beams
  
• Brazilian Cherry wood floors

	Jitterbug Room

• 1,400 sq. ft. (35’ x 40’)
  
• Wall of windows facing north onto alley
  
• Exposed brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in orange and light green
  
• Timber ceiling with painted sections between beams
  
• Brazilian Cherry wood floors
  
• Access to exterior fire escape stairs
  

	Foxtrot Room

• 300 sq. ft. (20’ x 15‘)
  
• Completely controlled lighting
  
• Exposed brick walls
  
• Remaining walls painted in light blue and deep orange
  
• Timber ceiling with painted sections between beams
  
• Brazilian Cherry wood floors

	Common Areas

• Wall of windows facing south
  
• “Kitchen area” with curved fuchsia bar, 3 large painted china cabinets filled with glasses & dishes, kitchen sink and dishwasher
  
• Herring Room – small room with one dark exposed brick wall, two walls painted in turquoise, wood beam ceiling painted in deep red, furnished with 1940’s fringed red couch and buffet and hair styling chair with overhead turquoise hairdryer
  
• Hallway containing couch, chairs and leaf pattern screen
  
• Timber ceilings
  
• Painted in vibrant shades of orange, fuscia and green

Some of our Clients