The Urban Workshop
32-54 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 148 m tall · #61 in Melbourne
- 34 floors
- 17 businesses
- 426 car spaces
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21 years standing
Built in 1 yr 10 mths
- Mar 2003Construction started
- 2005Completed
- TodayStill standing
95 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The Urban Workshop
The Urban Workshop is a 34-storey office tower, 150 metres to the top, on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Developed by ISPT and built by Multiplex, it was completed in 2005. The designers were John Wardle Architects, Hassell and NH Architecture.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2005
- Construction started
- 2002 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 148 m
#61 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 34
- Footprint
- 3,554 m²
- Architect
- John Wardle Architects
- Builder
- Multiplex
- Businesses
- 17
- Car spaces
- 426
- Strata plan
- PS446765 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 95
Score cards
Parliament Station 3 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
74 cafés, 2 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
97 street trees within 150 m · park 134 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 35 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 The Urban Workshop.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 273 m
Train station4 min · 318 m
Tram stop2 min · 174 m
Tram stop2 min · 176 m
Tram stop2 min · 191 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in The Urban Workshop
17 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Attorney-General's Department
Australiansuper Pty Ltd
Axil Coffee Roasters
Bluebag
CBRE
Chilangos Mexican Cantina
Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Urban Workshop: 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
- PS446765
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 95
- Estimated cost of works
- About $313.4m
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 The Urban Workshop in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Urban Workshop residential or commercial?
The Urban Workshop is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was The Urban Workshop built?
The Urban Workshop was completed in 2005.
How many floors does The Urban Workshop have?
The Urban Workshop has 34 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Urban Workshop?
The latest council census counted 17 businesses in The Urban Workshop, including Attorney-General's Department, Australiansuper Pty Ltd and Axil Coffee Roasters.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Urban Workshop?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Urban Workshop?
ISPT developed The Urban Workshop, NH Architecture designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Urban Workshop?
About 148 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 61 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Urban Workshop?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria St/La Trobe St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Urban Workshop?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Urban Workshop have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS446765 has 1 lot.
How was The Urban Workshop constructed?
The tower has a steel frame.
What was The Urban Workshop valued at?
A 2012 report valued the building at around $400 million.
Has any work been done on The Urban Workshop recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 95 building permits for The Urban Workshop since 1995. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | — | 34 | 2005 |
| Casselden | Commercial | 63 m | 41 | 1992 |
| Mission Building | Commercial | 75 m | 18 | 2019 |
| Telstra Centre | Commercial | 71 m | 47 | 1992 |
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 94 m | 22 | 2003 |
| Oaks on Lonsdale | Hotel | 97 m | 30 | 2006 |
| City Gate Tower | Residential | 107 m | 19 | 1997 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.