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121 Exhibition Street

121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Office
168 mheight
39floors
2004completed
25businesses
31permits

Development milestones

Completed2004121 Exhibition Street completed: 39 floors

Building team

Architect
Daryl Jackson
Architect
Grimshaw
Developer
Multiplex
Developer
Babcock & Brown
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
Leighton Contractors
Builder
Multiplex Constructions
Sales agent
Cushman & Wakefield
Sales agent
CBRE
Co-owner or investor
Brookfield
Owner
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A7, PO1
Strata plan
PS514734 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20261 building permit · about $65k of new works
Largest: Alterations on level 29
20253 building permits and 2 certificates · about $938k of new works
Largest: Level 32 - Tenancy alterations
20241 building permit and 2 certificates · about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - Level 18 - alterations to existing tenancy
21 Jul 2022Charter Hall Prime Office Fund buys a 50 per cent stake in Southern Cross Towers
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund bought a 50 per cent interest in the Southern Cross Towers precinct at 111-121 Exhibition Street from Brookfield and Blackstone, reported at about $2 billion. The East Tower is leased to the Victorian Government.
28 Apr 2022Blackstone and Brookfield offer Southern Cross Towers for sale
Blackstone and Brookfield were reported to be selling the Southern Cross towers at 121 Exhibition Street, with Charter Hall and GIC speculated to be paying about $2.1 billion.
20221 building permit · about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
20211 building permit · about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Replacement of Combustible Cladding Soffit Linings - ACP Rectification Works
20191 building permit and 4 certificates · about $5.0m of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Stage 2 – Office fitout on levels 12 & 14
20163 building permits and 2 certificates · about $4.1m of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Level 9 & 10 - Internal office alterations
20153 building permits and 2 certificates · about $158k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Level 6 Office Fitout
20142 building permits and 1 certificate · about $108k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE - Level 27 office alteration
20132 building permits · about $115k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Alterations to Level 13 & 14
2011Council census records it as office, 39 floors
Name recorded: 121 Exhibition Street
20111 building permit · about $160k of new works
Largest: Install tactiles & safety screen to stairs
20104 building permits and 1 certificate · about $345k of new works
Largest: Proposed retail shop fitout to existing tenancy - W06
20092 building permits and 1 certificate · about $791k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Fire services
20085 building permits and 1 certificate · about $666k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing bank - CBA 121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE 3000
2008First council census entry: office, 39 floors
20061 building permit · about $400k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations Ground Level (Landlord works only)
2004121 Exhibition Street completed: 39 floors
Derived from Skyscraper Center (CTBUH)
1888The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

Building permits and certificates (47)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

12 Jan 2026Alterations on level 29$65k
02 Sept 2025Level 20 - Tenancy alterations$198k
06 Aug 2025SHOP E7B - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy$120k
29 May 2025Tenancy W4 - fitout$100k
27 May 2025level 32 - Alterations to DDA toilet$10k
31 Mar 2025Level 32 - Tenancy alterations$511k
25 Sept 2024Stage 4 - Level 18 - alterations to existing tenancy$2.0m
18 July 2024Minor Alterations to Existing Building$45k
02 July 2024Tenancy alterations on level 34$120k
11 Nov 2022ASE replacement$2k
03 June 2021Stage 1 - Replacement of Combustible Cladding Soffit Linings - ACP Rectification Works$1.1m
03 Sept 2019121 Exhibition Street - Level 35 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy$20k
11 July 2019121 Exhibition Street - Level 36 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy$644
11 July 2019121 Exhibition Street - Levels 11, 12, 13 & 14 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy$5
11 July 2019121 Exhibition Street - Stage 2 – Office fitout on levels 12 & 14$5.0m
16 May 2019121 Exhibition Street - Level 5 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy$30
22 Aug 2016121 Exhibition Street - Installation of automatic sliding door$18k
19 Aug 2016121 Exhibition Street - Level 9 & 10 - Internal office alterations$4.0m
16 June 2016121 Exhibition Street - Level 23 - Alterations to existing office tenancy$10k
04 May 2016121 Exhibition Street - Level 4 - Internal alterations to existing building$8k
05 Feb 2016121 Exhibition Street - Part Level 34 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy$20k
27 Nov 2015121 Exhibition Street - Telecommunication Platform - Installation of a new service platform$9k
22 Sept 2015Level 13 & 16 - Internal office alterations$40k
11 July 2015121 Exhibition Street - Level 6 Office Fitout$50k
10 Apr 2015121 Exhibition Street - Level B02- Carpark to loading dock installation$33k
28 Mar 2015121 Exhibition Street - Level 13 - Proposed Internal Office Fitout$25k
08 Oct 2014121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE - Level 27 office alteration$66k
10 Sept 2014Level 11,13,15 and 26. Alterations - Modifications to tenancy doors 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne$10k
23 Apr 2014Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy (level 25)$32k
07 Nov 2013Alterations to Existing Fire Indicator Panel - SX1 & SX2$20k
29 Jan 2013121 Exhibition Street - Alterations to Level 13 & 14$94k
30 June 2011Install tactiles & safety screen to stairs$160k
15 Oct 2010Proposed retail shop fitout to existing tenancy - W06$150k
23 Aug 2010Level 26 office alterations.$10k
19 Aug 2010Construction of shop fitout (all parts) No: 111 Lot E4 Southern Cross Lane$135k
11 Mar 2010"In-A-Rush" - Internal tenancy fitout at Southern Cross Towers$40k
26 Feb 2010Level 26 - Office Alterations$10k
17 Nov 2009Tenancy E8, Ground Floor - Proposed fitout to existing retail shop tenancy$125k
28 Oct 2009Stage 2 - Fire services$666k
07 Aug 2009Australia Post Fitout Alterations$240
09 Oct 2008Alterations to an existing bank - CBA 121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE 3000$450k
17 Sept 2008Alteations to mail room Level 20$25k
02 July 2008Stage 1 - All works excluding fire services. Alterations SX Storeroom$9k
06 Mar 2008Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 20.$19k
12 Feb 2008Alterations to an existing building, office fitout to Level 2.$141k
01 Feb 2008Proposed office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 29.$22k
30 Aug 2006Internal Alterations Ground Level (Landlord works only)$400k

Questions and answers

Is 121 Exhibition Street residential or commercial?
121 Exhibition Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was 121 Exhibition Street built?
121 Exhibition Street was completed in 2004.

How many floors does 121 Exhibition Street have?
121 Exhibition Street has 39 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 121 Exhibition Street?
The latest council census counted 25 businesses in 121 Exhibition Street, including Ahk Australien, Australia China Business Council and Australia - Indonesia Business Council Limited.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 121 Exhibition Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built 121 Exhibition Street?
Babcock & Brown developed 121 Exhibition Street, Woods Bagot designed it and Multiplex Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is 121 Exhibition Street?
About 168 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 38 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 121 Exhibition Street?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 121 Exhibition Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 121 Exhibition Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS514734 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 121 Exhibition Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 31 building permits for 121 Exhibition Street since 2006. The most recent was in January 2026.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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