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