Tivoli Arcade
235-251 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 63 m tall · #226 in Melbourne
- 17 floors
- 889 student beds planned
- 1 businesses
- 85 car spaces
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2 years standing
Built in 7 yrs 4 mths
- 1995Refurbished
- Sep 2016Construction started
- 2021Planning application
- 2024Completed
- TodayStill standing
58 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Tivoli Arcade
Tivoli Arcade is a 17-storey commercial building on Bourke Street, with a roof height of 62 m. It was completed in 2023, and Bates Smart McCutcheon was its architect. Futuro Capital led the refurbishment, with Fender Katsalidis and Bates Smart as architects.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2023
- Height
- 62 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#226 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 17
- Footprint
- 2,841 m²
- Architect
- Bates, Smart and McCutcheon Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Student beds (planned)
- 889
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 85
- Strata plan
- PS331393 · 26 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 58
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
160 cafés, 14 grocers, 21 medical within 250 m
72 street trees within 150 m · park 56 m away
11,791 people pass daily nearby · 88 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 Tivoli Arcade.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 257 m
Train station5 min · 363 m
Tram stop1 min · 56 m
Tram stop1 min · 102 m
Tram stop2 min · 199 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 Tivoli Arcade
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
RMIT
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Tivoli Arcade: 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 designPO2Parking 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
- PS331393
- Lots on the plan
- 26
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 58
- Estimated cost of works
- About $183.6m
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 Tivoli Arcade in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tivoli Arcade residential or commercial?
Tivoli Arcade is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was Tivoli Arcade built?
Tivoli Arcade was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Tivoli Arcade have?
Tivoli Arcade has 17 floors above ground.
Does Tivoli Arcade have hotel or student accommodation?
Plans for this address include 889 student beds.
What businesses are in Tivoli Arcade?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Tivoli Arcade, including RMIT.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Tivoli Arcade?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Tivoli Arcade?
Futuro Capital developed Tivoli Arcade and Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Tivoli Arcade?
About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 226 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Tivoli Arcade?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Swanston St/Bourke St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Tivoli Arcade?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does Tivoli Arcade have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS331393 has 26 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Tivoli Arcade recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 58 building permits for Tivoli Arcade since 1995. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Arcade | Commercial | — | 17 | 2023 |
| Council House 2 | Commercial | 48 m | 10 | 2006 |
| Royal Mail House | Commercial | 41 m | 10 | 1960 |
| Commonwealth Bank Building | Commercial | 54 m | 11 | 1941 |
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.