Phoenix, Arizona

AKAThe Shop

An industrial creative space for shoots, events, and gatherings. Built by hand. One of one.

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The Space

Built, not decorated.

Welded steel. Polished concrete. Exposed brick. Every inch of this space was fabricated by the owner, a welder and concrete craftsman of 20 years. You are not renting a venue. You are shooting inside a portfolio.

Exposed brick wall, Edison bulbs, and seating inside The Shop
The Murals

Five walls. Five giants.

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Peacock
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Rhino
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Mural Three
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Mural Four
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Mural Five
Nights Here

Already broken in.

Not a rendering, not a concept. Real nights, real crowds, shot on site. This is what the room looks like once it is full.

Set Up + Full House
Set Up + Full House
Doors Open
Doors Open
Late Night
Late Night
One Space, Many Sets
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Every zone shoots like its own location. One address, unlimited looks.

What Happens Here

Photo + Video

Productions, interviews, and content shoots with built-in backdrops.

Brand Events

Activations, launches, and corporate nights people remember.

Gatherings

Intimate creative events in a space that does the talking.

The Details
Square Footage
1,400 sq ft
Ceiling Height
30 ft
Parking
At the shop, plus private drive parking
Power
Commercial grade
Wifi
Available on site, more details to come
Furniture
Seating and tables in place, additional available on request
Bar Area
Serving only, seating available throughout the space
Load-In Access
Street level roll up door

Rates

Pick the block that fits. Everything is included. No change orders.

The Shoot

$110 per hour

2 hour minimum. 8 AM to 5 PM, weekdays.

Photo, video, interviews, and content. Six shootable zones and five murals in one room. Seating, tables, power, and wifi included.

Most booked

The Evening

$895 flat

6 hours. 5 PM to 11 PM.

Brand activations, launches, corporate nights, and private gatherings. Bar area, lounge, games corner, and mezzanine included. Cleaning included.

The Full Night

$1,850 flat

Doors 5 PM to 1 AM. Setup access from 1 PM.

The whole room, the whole night. Eight hours of event time plus four hours to set up. Cleaning included. Limited nights per month.

Also available

  • Full shoot day, 10 hours$895
  • Full buyout, 14 hours$1,650
  • Setup and load-in hours$80 per hour
  • Late night hours, 11 PM to 1 AM$215 per hour
  • Overage past 1 AM$250 per hour

Good to know

Cleaning fee of $150 applies to all evening and full night bookings and is already included in those rates.

A refundable $500 damage deposit is required for any event with guests.

The room holds up to 50 standing.

Nothing is charged online. Send the request and Preston confirms directly.

Common Questions

Straight answers.

Where is AKA The Shop located?

AKA The Shop is in Phoenix, Arizona. The exact address is shared once dates are confirmed, and there is parking at the shop plus private drive parking.

What is the space used for?

Photo and video shoots, brand events and activations, corporate nights, and private creative gatherings. The room already hosts real nights with full crowds.

How big is the space?

1,400 square feet of usable space with 30 ft ceilings, five murals, and six distinct shootable zones including a brick wall, concrete stage, lounge, bar, games corner, and mezzanine.

What is included with a booking?

Seating and tables are already in place with additional seating and tables available on request, plus commercial grade power, on-site wifi, a bar area for serving, and street level roll up door load-in.

What does it cost?

Three blocks. The Shoot is $110 per hour with a 2 hour minimum, 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. The Evening is $895 flat for 5 PM to 11 PM. The Full Night is $1,850 flat for doors 5 PM to 1 AM with setup access from 1 PM. Everything is included, cleaning included on evening and full night bookings, and nothing is charged online.

How do I book the space?

Pick your block, pick an open day on the availability calendar, then send the request form with your project type and headcount. Preston follows up by email or phone to confirm. All inquiries go to info@akatheshop.com.

The space is the experience.

Tell us what you are making. We will tell you if the dates are open.

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