Victorian University of Technology
225-237 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 50 m tall · #294 in Melbourne
- 12 floors
- 431 student beds planned
- 12 car spaces
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36 years standing
- 1990Completed
- 1999Refurbished
- 2024Planning application
- TodayStill standing
6 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Victorian University of Technology
Victorian University of Technology is a 12-floor building at 225-237 King Street, Melbourne, with a roof height of 50 m. It was completed in 1990, and its current architect is Plus Architecture. In June 2022 Victoria University sold the vacant King Street building to SLB Developments for about $40m, and in January 2024 student accommodation with demolition and a new tower was proposed for 225 King Street.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1990 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 50 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#294 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 12
- Footprint
- 690 m²
- Student beds (planned)
- 431
- Businesses
- 0
- Car spaces
- 12
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 6
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 4 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
117 cafés, 4 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
50 street trees within 150 m · park 66 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 53 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 Victorian University of Technology.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 305 m
Train station4 min · 314 m
Tram stop3 min · 213 m
Tram stop3 min · 222 m
Tram stop3 min · 261 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 Victorian University of Technology
0 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Victorian University of Technology: 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 designDDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- 6
- Estimated cost of works
- About $4.1m
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 Victorian University of Technology in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Victorian University of Technology residential or commercial?
Victorian University of Technology is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Victorian University of Technology built?
Victorian University of Technology was completed in 1990.
How many floors does Victorian University of Technology have?
Victorian University of Technology has 12 floors above ground.
Does Victorian University of Technology have hotel or student accommodation?
Plans for this address include 431 student beds.
What businesses are in Victorian University of Technology?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in Victorian University of Technology.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Victorian University of Technology?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Victorian University of Technology?
Plus Architecture designed Victorian University of Technology. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Victorian University of Technology?
About 50 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 294 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Victorian University of Technology?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Victorian University of Technology?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on Victorian University of Technology recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Victorian University of Technology since 2000. The most recent was in August 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian University of Technology | Commercial | — | 12 | 1990 |
| The Fifth Apartments | Mixed use | 45 m | 52 | 2017 |
| Melbourne Hotel CBD | Hotel | 56 m | 11 | 1998 |
| Lonsdale Court | Commercial | 86 m | 40 | — |
| Melbourne One | Mixed use | 104 m | 49 | 2015 |
| QBE House | Commercial | 126 m | 16 | 1989 |
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), 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.