Shell House
1-9 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 120 m tall · #90 in Melbourne
- 28 floors
- 5 businesses
- 300 car spaces
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37 years standing
- 1989Completed
- 2021Planning application
- TodayStill standing
81 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Shell House
Shell House is a 28-storey office tower, 132 metres high, completed in 1989. Harry Seidler and Associates designed it, and Phillip Nominees Pty Ltd is the current developer. It was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in June 2017.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1989
- Height
- 132 m to the top
120 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#90 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 28
- Footprint
- 2,804 m²
- Architect
- Harry Seidler and Associates
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- 300
- Strata plan
- TP800196 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 81
Score cards
Parliament Railway Station 5 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
47 cafés, 4 grocers, 62 medical within 250 m
153 street trees within 150 m · park 64 m away
1,574 people pass daily nearby · 26 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 Shell House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 420 m
Train station6 min · 454 m
Tram stop1 min · 51 m
Tram stop2 min · 180 m
Tram stop3 min · 241 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
Melbourne Visitor Centre473 m awayunder constructionBusinesses in Shell House
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Axil Coffee Roasters
Dept Jobs Precincts and Regions
Dept Of Transport
Industrial Relations Victoria / Wage Inspectorate Victoria
Local Government Inspectorate
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Shell House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1235Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO8Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap Planning, © 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
- Plan of subdivision
- TP800196
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 81
- Estimated cost of works
- About $91.2m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Shell House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shell House residential or commercial?
Shell House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Shell House built?
Shell House was completed in 1989.
How many floors does Shell House have?
Shell House has 28 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Shell House?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Shell House, including Axil Coffee Roasters, Dept Jobs Precincts and Regions and Dept Of Transport.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Shell House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Shell House?
Phillip Nominees Pty Ltd developed Shell House and Harry Seidler and Associates designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Shell House?
About 120 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 90 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Shell House?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Flinders St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Shell House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1235).
Does Shell House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP800196 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Shell House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 81 building permits for Shell House since 1995. The most recent was in June 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell House | Commercial | — | 28 | 1989 |
| Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens | Residential | 37 m | 34 | 2024 |
| The Philadelphia Apartments | Residential | 58 m | 25 | 1974 |
| 51 SPRING STREET | Residential | 120 m | 16 | 1973 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.