Orion House
22-38 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 49 m tall · #310 in Melbourne
- 11 floors
- 13 car spaces
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105 years standing
- 1921Completed
- 1989Refurbished
- 2020Planning application
- TodayStill standing
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About Orion House
Orion House is an 11-storey building on William Street, Melbourne, with a roof 49 metres high. Alfred Romeo La Gerche designed it and Hansen & Yuncken built it, with construction starting in 1921 and completion around the same year.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1921 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Construction started
- 1921
- Height
- 44 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
49 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#310 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 736 m²
- Architect
- Alfred Romeo La Gerche
- Builder
- Hansen & Yuncken
- Businesses
- 0
- Car spaces
- 13
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 7 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
68 cafés, 2 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
118 street trees within 150 m · park 75 m away
283 people pass daily nearby · 28 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 Orion House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 560 m
Train station8 min · 618 m
Tram stop2 min · 124 m
Tram stop2 min · 134 m
Tram stop2 min · 144 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 Orion House
0 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Orion 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 designHO1086Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- Building permits on record
- 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 Orion House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orion House residential or commercial?
Orion House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Orion House built?
Orion House was completed in 1921.
How many floors does Orion House have?
Orion House has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Orion House?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in Orion House.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Orion House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Orion House?
Alfred Romeo La Gerche designed Orion House and Hansen Yuncken built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Orion House?
About 49 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 310 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Orion House?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders St/Queens Bridge St #1, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Orion House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1086).
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion House | Commercial | — | 11 | 1921 |
| The Port Apartments | Mixed use | 43 m | 12 | 1931 |
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: CLUE building information (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.