🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1984πŸ› Heritage overlay

One Collins Street

1-9 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 71 m tall Β· #187 in Melbourne
  • 18 floors
  • 29 businesses
  • 18 car spaces

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42 years standing

  1. 1984Completed
  2. 1995Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

72 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About One Collins Street

One Collins Street is an office tower of 18 floors above ground, with a roof height of 70 m. Completed in 1984, it was developed by Jack Chia and designed by Denton Corker Marshall.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1984
Height
70 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#187 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
18 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,462 mΒ²
Architect
Denton Corker Marshall
Businesses
29
Car spaces
18
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
72

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Parliament Railway Station 3 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

50 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 63 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

103 street trees within 150 m Β· park 50 m away

✨ Activity8/10

10,042 people pass daily nearby Β· 30 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of One Collins Street.

πŸ—DeveloperJack ChiareportedOriginal developerSource: Storey of Melbourne β†—
πŸ“ArchitectDenton Corker Marshall1981–1985verified1981-1985 Β· Lead architect for the 1984 towerSource: Denton Corker Marshall β†—
πŸ“ArchitectPeck von Hartel TrethowanreportedCo-designer, working as PDCM with Denton Corker MarshallSource: Storey of Melbourne β†—
🏦OwnerHarry Stamoulis2016–reportedCurrent Β· 2016- Β· Bought the One Collins Street complex in 2016 for $125 millionSource: Urban.com.au (syndicated on apartments.com.au) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 271 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
4 min Β· 305 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Collins St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 40 m
πŸš‹Parliament Station/Macarthur St #10
Tram stop
2 min Β· 152 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Flinders St #8
Tram stop
2 min Β· 190 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

50β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
63🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
9🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in One Collins Street

29 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Anacta

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Anthony Squires

Mens Clothing Retailing

Austcom Proprietary Limited

Non-Residential Property Operators

British Consulate General Melbourne

Foreign Government Representation

CHURCHILL ASSET MANAGEMENT PTY LTD

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

CPS CAPITAL GROUP PTY LTD

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Howitt House

Cafes and Restaurants

Ibisworld Pty Ltd

Market Research and Statistical Services

ICM Australia

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Looking for space in One Collins Street?

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at One Collins Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $586k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Existing Atrium - Weatherproofing Works
2025πŸ› 
Works
7 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $8.2m of new works
Largest: Internal office fitout - Stage 3 - Completion of all works
2024πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Alteration Works
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $844k of new works
Largest: Basement, Ground Floor and First floor - Installation of accessible lift and associated work
2022πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $41.5m of new works
Largest: Level 6 - Internal Alterations and Make Good
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $451k of new works
Largest: Level 4. Internal Alterations
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $774k of new works
Largest: Level 17 - Internal Alterations to the Existing Office
2018πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Level 14 - Demolition / Strip Out & Internal Fitout Works for Display Suite
2017πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $1.8m of new works
Largest: Level 16 & 17 - Proposed office tenancy fitout
10 Feb 2016πŸ“°
News
Harry Stamoulis buys One Collins Street complex for $125 million
A property investor reportedly bought the One Collins Street complex, at the top of Collins Street, Melbourne, from the vendor family for $125 million at a reported 5.25 per cent yield. The article said the family had bought the property in 1997 for $43.1 million, and listed Rabobank, McKinsey & Co, Grant Samuel and IBISWorld as tenants.
2016πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $421k of new works
Largest: Proposed Lift Service Extension to Level 17 & Associated Works
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $66k of new works
Largest: Level 4 - Fitout
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $933k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 -Internal demolition only
2013πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.7m of new works
Largest: Construction of Office fitout Level 13
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $380k of new works
Largest: Office fitout Level 13
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 18 floors
Name recorded: One Collins Street
2011πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $585k of new works
Largest: PROPOSED OFFICE FITOUT TO EXISTING TENANCY - LEVELS 5 & 14
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: STAGE 2: FITOUT WORKS. PROPOSED OFFICE FITOUT TO EXISTING TENANCY - LEVELS 5 & 14
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $223k of new works
Largest: Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy - Level 10
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to part of an existing office building Level 5 (Part)
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $29k of new works
Largest: Office alterations Level 4
2006πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Alterations to an office building level 2, 11 and 12, level 11 and 12 internal alterations and level 2 computer room
2005πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $505k of new works
Largest: Office Tenancy fitout to an existing building
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $300k of new works
Largest: McKinsey tenancy, internal office alterations to level 14.
2003πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $247k of new works
Largest: Alterations and upgrade to an existing office building - Level 1,3,4,5 &16
2002πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $305k of new works
Largest: Level 9 - Office Fitout
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 18 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $134k of new works
Largest: Installation of electric strikes to stairwell doors and break glass alarm devices. Alterations to existing building
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Alterations to building, level 7.
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $157k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of levels 11 and 12
1998πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations to Level 6
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $28k of new works
Largest: Office fitout alterations to Level 2
1994πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $914k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
1986πŸ“°
News
No. 1 Collins Street wins RAIA William Wilkinson Wardell Award
Denton Corker Marshall's project page lists the 1986 RAIA Victorian Chapter William Wilkinson Wardell Award for Outstanding Architecture for the period 1983-1985 for the No. 1 Collins Street project.
1985πŸ“°
News
One Collins Street (No. 1 Collins Street) wins RAIA Victorian Chapter Award of Merit
Denton Corker Marshall's project page lists a 1985 Award of Merit from the RAIA Victorian Chapter for the No. 1 Collins Street project.
1984πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
One Collins Street completed: 18 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO561Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.

Subdivision & permits

Building permits on record
72
Estimated cost of works
About $67.8m
1994New works by year (estimated)2026

Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Office Β· 18 floors Β· "ONE COLLINS STREET"
2011Office Β· 18 floors Β· "One Collins Street"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is One Collins Street residential or commercial?

One Collins Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was One Collins Street built?

One Collins Street was completed in 1984.

How many floors does One Collins Street have?

One Collins Street has 18 floors above ground.

What businesses are in One Collins Street?

The latest council census counted 29 businesses in One Collins Street, including Anacta, Anthony Squires and Austcom Proprietary Limited.

Is there office or retail space for lease in One Collins Street?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built One Collins Street?

Jack Chia developed One Collins Street and Peck von Hartel Trethowan designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is One Collins Street?

About 70 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 187 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near One Collins Street?

Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Collins St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for One Collins Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).

Has One Collins Street won any awards?

In 1985 the building won the RAIA Victorian Chapter Award of Merit, and in 1986 it won the RAIA William Wilkinson Wardell Award.

Has One Collins Street been sold?

The One Collins Street complex was bought in February 2016 for $125 million.

Has any work been done on One Collins Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 72 building permits for One Collins Street since 1994. The most recent was in December 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
One Collins StreetCommercialβ€”181984
51 SPRING STREETResidential30 m161973
Alcaston HouseCommercial77 m81930
The Philadelphia ApartmentsResidential97 m251974

That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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