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Our onsite staff are here to create a seamless experience for you and your attendees – one that’s memorable for all the right reasons. Your rental fee includes:

 

  • Set up and Clean up
  • Onsite Staff
  • Coffee, tea, filtered water
  • WiFi
  • White boards
  • A/V equipment, and computers
  • Tables and chairs
  • Private kitchenette with sink and fridge
  • One secure parking spot in our private lot
  • Directional signage
  • Bring your own food & beverage – or choose from many fantastic caterers in the area
  • Connect your mp3 player to our sound system
  • Decorations – dress up the space anyway you like! 
  • Air Conditioning
  • Secure Bicycle Storage

If you wish to serve alcoholic beverages at Brix Studio, then you are required to obtain a special event permit and provide a copy to Brix Studio prior to your event. Apply online at  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/liquor-regulation-licensing/liquor-licence-permits/apply-for-liquor-licence-permit/special-event-permit 

You didn't change this A $250 cleaning fee is charged to parties serving alcohol at Brix Studio.

Property and accident insurance are the responsibility of each group/person using the Brix Studio facilities.

If you don't have an existing provider, you can purchase online event insurance at EventPolicy.ca and select "Brix Studio" under the "Get Started" menu.

Brix Studio regularly works with local caterers to reduce our carbon footprint and bring the freshest food and ingredients to our client events. The list of caterers below are ones that we have worked with in the past and have found to provide exceptional, professional service and quality. 

 

Pacific Coast Catering
103-950 Powell Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1H9
T: 604.639.9229
E: info@pacificcoast.catering
W: www.pacificcoast.catering/

 

Potluck Café & Catering
30 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G6
T: 604.609.7368
E: info@potluckcatering.com
W: www.potluckcatering.org

 

Railtown Café
397 Railway St.
Vancouver, BC V6A 1A4
T: 604.568.8811
E: contact@railtowncatering.ca
W: www.railtowncafe.ca

 

Savoury Chef
1175 Union Street,
Vancouver, BC
V6A 2C7
T: 604-357-7118
E: info@savourychef.com
W: www.savourychef.com/

 

Savoury City Catering
3925 Fraser St.
Vancouver, BC V5V 4E5
T: 604.875.8484
E: info@savourycity.com
W: www.savourycity.com

Brix Studio is approximately 1,300 square feet, and can comfortably accommodate up to 36 people in pods, or 50 theatre style, or 90 reception style. See floor plans

More than 60 days before the event: Deposit is fully refundable.

Between 60 and 31 days of the event: 50% of base fee will be charged.

Less than 30 days' notice of cancellation: 100% of base fee will be charged (no refund).

Brix Studio is conveniently located on several main bus routes and parking rates are lower than that of other areas downtown Vancouver. The closest bus stops to us run on the #3, #4, #7, #8, #14, #16, #20, and #50 routes. We are also within a 10 minute walk from Stadium/Chinatown Skytrain Station and the Waterfront Skytrain Station/Canada Line.

 

2 x EASYPARK LOTS

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver

(Across the street from the office on Columbia - no attendant)

 

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott

(5 min walk down Water Street from the office)

 

STREET PARKING is in effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

Onsite bicycle storage

$145.00/hour minimum 3 hour booking

Parties: For evening and weekend parties where liquor will be served, we charge a cleaning fee of $250. Parties must end by 1pm to midnight

No deposit or damage deposit required.

Pre-payment is required.

Please refer to the Gastown Business Improvement Directory to discover activities and food options to best match the needs of your group ... https://gastown.org/directory/restaurants-bars/ 

 

Gastown contains something for everyone, and offers a diverse mix of retail and dining options housed within authentic heritage architecture, alongside a vibrant creative and tech scene. This stylish neighbourhood covers twelve city blocks and the market area is home to approximately 108,128 residents, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the Lower Mainland.

We have hosted everything from team building days to multi-site webinars to birthday parties for all ages! These are just a few ways clients have used our venue in the past:

 

  • Board meetings – hour long or full day, we've hosted board meetings in the studio that have all attendees in-studio or in combination with video-conferencing. 
  • Strategic planning sessions – utilize our white boards and the comfy couches to help get the brainstorming juices flowing!
  • AGMs – no need to book an expensive hotel venue with heaps of restrictions. Bookings at Brix Studio come with lots of extras!
  • Receptions – can someone say wine and cheese? Conveniently located close to major transit routes and ample parking, the studio is a private space with its own mini kitchen and washroom facilities.
  • Seminars – impress your attendees with our heritage building and exposed brick walls! Our studio is also insulated to keep the noise out and make the space your own. 
  • Yoga – stretch it out on our spacious, beautiful hardwood floors and calming atmosphere
  • Webinars and video conferencing
  • Video production
  • Exam proctoring
  • And more!

Podium with computer connected to microphone and projector (bring your presentation on a USB)

Play your music playlists with any online music account. 

2 x 4K cameras that can be connected to your zoom or video conference account to create a hybrid experience for remote attendees

Brix Studio is proudly situated in the Commercial Block Building.  The southern part of the building, comprised of nine bays, was designed by architect William Blackmore and constructed by Hunter Brothers Construction and J. Rogers in 1893. The later three-storey addition to the north, comprised of four bays, was most likely built between 1905 and 1908.

To secure your Brix Studio booking, we require payment in advance. Our payment options, include cheques, e-transfer, and all major credit cards.

Brix Studio is not available as a film location to shoot commercials, television shows, or movies.