Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8
243-263 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 56 m tall · #257 in Melbourne
- 19 floors
- 316 homes
- 4 businesses
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15 years standing
Built in 2 mths
- Nov 2010Construction started
- 2011Completed
- 2014Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
10 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8
Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 is a mixed-use building whose main use in the council census is residential apartments, with about 316 homes and a roof height of 56 m. Developed by Mider, designed by Artisan Architects and built by Icon Co, it was completed in 2011.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2011 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 56 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#257 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 19 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,516 m²
- Homes
- 316 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- Artisan Architects
- Builder
- ICON Co.
- Businesses
- 4
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS628109 · 322 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 3 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
50 cafés, 36 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
108 street trees within 150 m · park 114 m away
2,648 people pass daily nearby · 15 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
1 and 2 bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 54 homes against the 316 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.
🚗 The council hasn't recorded residential parking here, which doesn't mean there isn't any.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 268 m
Train station3 min · 271 m
Tram stop1 min · 108 m
Tram stop3 min · 218 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).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8
4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Airflow Coffee Co
Area Studio
Central Thunder Relaxation
Diner On Franklyn
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8: 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
- PS628109
- Lots on the plan
- 322
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $63.3m
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 Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 residential or commercial?
Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 built?
Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 was completed in 2011.
How many floors does Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 have?
Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 has 19 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 has 316 homes. The national address file lists 324 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What do apartments cost near Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8, including Airflow Coffee Co, Area Studio and Central Thunder Relaxation.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 243-263 Franklin Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
Mider developed Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8, Artisan Architects designed it and Icon Co built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
About 56 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 257 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Franklin St/Peel St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS628109 has 322 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Who bought the land for Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8, and when?
In February 2009, Mider bought the site opposite Queen Victoria Market for planned hotel and apartment towers.
Has any work been done on Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 since 2010. The most recent was in July 2014.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity 8 & Infinity 88 & Grand 8 | Mixed use | — | 19 | 2011 |
| Iglu | Student accommodation | 38 m | 24 | 2018 |
| The Istana Apartments | Mixed use | 55 m | 26 | 2015 |
| Pegasus Apartment Hotel | Hotel | 56 m | 25 | 2012 |
| The Switch | Student accommodation | 75 m | 28 | 2024 |
| Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel | Hotel | 87 m | 12 | 1974 |
| Wills Court | Mixed use | 124 m | 26 | 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), CLUE residential dwellings (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.