Century Building
125-133 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 48 m tall · #325 in Melbourne
- 13 floors
- 64 businesses
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88 years standing
- 1938Completed
- TodayStill standing
15 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Century Building
Century Building is a commercial building at 125-133 Swanston Street, Melbourne, mainly used as offices, with 13 floors above ground and a roof 48 m high. It was designed by Marcus Barlow and built by Swanson Brothers, and was completed in 1938.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1938
- Construction started
- 1939 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 48 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#325 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 13 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 539 m²
- Architect
- Marcus Barlow
- Builder
- Swanson Brothers Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 64
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS436062 · 74 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 15
Score cards
Town Hall Station 2 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
120 cafés, 14 grocers, 29 medical within 250 m
67 street trees within 150 m · park 51 m away
37,426 people pass daily nearby · 56 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 Century Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 171 m
Train station3 min · 276 m
Tram stop1 min · 97 m
Tram stop2 min · 135 m
Tram stop2 min · 136 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).
Businesses in Century Building
64 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
AAC Jewellers
AA-Nika Engraving
A Diamond Art
A & K Jewellery
Aliahair
Anna Davern / Jana King / Cassandra Partington
Arnold Jewellers
Aust-China Travel Service Pty Ltd
Australian Gemological Laboratory / GemTrove
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Century Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO502Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO748Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap 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
- PS436062
- Lots on the plan
- 74
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 15
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.1m
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 Century Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Century Building residential or commercial?
Century Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Century Building built?
Century Building was completed in 1938.
How many floors does Century Building have?
Century Building has 13 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Century Building?
The latest council census counted 64 businesses in Century Building, including AAC Jewellers, AA-Nika Engraving and A Diamond Art.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Century Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Century Building?
Marcus Barlow designed Century Building and Swanson Brothers built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Century Building?
About 48 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 325 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Century Building?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Century Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO502).
Does Century Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS436062 has 74 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Century Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Century Building since 2000. The most recent was in September 2021.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Building | Commercial | — | 13 | 1938 |
| Swanston Apartments | Mixed use | 26 m | 11 | 1910 |
| Capitol Arcade | Mixed use | 39 m | 11 | 1924 |
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 © Google Maps.