Iglu
229-241 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 76 m tall · #174 in Melbourne
- 24 floors
- 691 student beds
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8 years standing
- 2015Planning application
- 2018Completed
- Feb 2018Construction started
- TodayStill standing
1 building permit · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Iglu
Iglu is a 24-storey student accommodation tower with 284 homes. Developed by Iglu and designed by Bates Smart, it was built by Hacer Group between 2017 and 2018.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🎓 Student accommodation
- Completed
- 2018
- Construction started
- 2017 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 90 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
76 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#174 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 24
- Footprint
- 1,236 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart
- Builder
- Hacer Group
- Student beds
- 691
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PP5514B · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 1
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 4 min walk · 6 tram stops within 400 m
66 cafés, 36 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
87 street trees within 150 m · park 119 m away
2,648 people pass daily nearby · 17 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 Iglu.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 280 m
Train station4 min · 282 m
Tram stop2 min · 146 m
Tram stop3 min · 216 m
Tram stop3 min · 263 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).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Iglu: 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 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
- Plan of subdivision
- PP5514B
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 1
- Estimated cost of works
- About $68.5m
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 Iglu in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iglu residential or commercial?
Iglu is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was Iglu built?
Iglu was completed in 2018.
How many floors does Iglu have?
Iglu has 24 floors above ground.
Does Iglu have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 691 student beds at Iglu.
Who designed and built Iglu?
Iglu developed Iglu, Bates Smart designed it and Hacer Group built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Iglu?
About 76 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 174 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Iglu?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Franklin St/Peel St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Iglu?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Iglu have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP5514B has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Iglu recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for Iglu since 2016. The most recent was in June 2016.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iglu | Student accommodation | — | 24 | 2018 |
| Pegasus Apartment Hotel | Hotel | 38 m | 25 | 2012 |
| Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 | Mixed use | 38 m | 19 | 2011 |
| The Switch | Student accommodation | 43 m | 28 | 2024 |
| The Istana Apartments | Mixed use | 66 m | 26 | 2015 |
| Wills Tower | Residential | 112 m | 27 | 2002 |
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.