Studio 424

Studio 424 is a creative coworking space at 1415 North Ashland Avenue in Chicago’s Wicker Park that pairs desks and private offices with a photo studio and a video podcast room. The building runs three operations under one roof: Work 424 (coworking), Play 424 (an event venue) and Stay 424 (a hostel). Its monthly coworking membership is aimed at creators and entrepreneurs, and non-members can book the photo studio, podcast room and event spaces by the hour. Studio 424 was founded by Anwar Shahbaz-Lopez, who previously ran the Chicago hip-hop shop The Bassment.

Memberships

• Monthly coworking: unlimited access to the clubhouse (coworking space, photo studio, podcast studio, conference rooms, lounge and rooftop deck) seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., including unlimited photo studio sessions, podcast studio reservations and conference room bookings.
• Private office: a private office with access to the coworking space and unlimited conference room use.
• Day passes and day offices for occasional visits.

Members also get printing and scanning, second monitors, phone booths, lockers, coffee and tea, keyless entry through a mobile app and entry to in-house events.

Studios and event spaces

• Photo Studio: 1,500 square feet with a 15 x 40 ft white wall, floor-to-ceiling graffiti walls, 15 ft ceilings and push-button blackout. A 10 x 10 ft garage door opens for natural light and easy loading. Backdrop kits, a projector and screen, a steamer and clothing racks are available to rent.
• Podcast Room: a 1,200-square-foot video podcast studio with a SlingStudio multi-camera setup, Rodecaster, SM7B and lavalier mics, dual RGB overhead lights, a green screen backdrop and a 90-inch TV, plus a desk for four hosts and a guest sofa. Sound engineering, cinematography and editing are available.
• Blank Canvas and Storefront spaces: flexible rooms for up to 50 guests, used for workshops, brand launches, pop-ups, photo shoots and music videos.

Booking and access

Studios and event spaces are reserved online through Studio 424’s booking portal, and the building is open daily by appointment. Studio 424 is a short walk from the CTA Blue Line, with free street parking nearby.