The Foundry
393-413 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 170 m tall · #36 in Melbourne
- 39 floors
- 5 businesses
- 247 car spaces
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19 years standing
Built in 1 yr 8 mths
- May 2005Construction started
- 2007Completed
- 2012Planning application
- TodayStill standing
64 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The Foundry
The Foundry is a 39-storey office tower on Bourke Street, with a roof height of 170 metres. It was completed in 2007, developed by Donnelly Group and designed by Fender Katsalidis. Multiplex Developments was also behind a refurbishment of the building.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2007
- Height
- 170 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#36 of 1697 in Melbourne - Floors
- 39
- Footprint
- 4,540 m²
- Architect
- Fender Katsalidis
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- 247
- Strata plan
- PS516258 · 65 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 64
Score cards
Town Hall Station 5 min walk · 14 tram stops within 400 m
180 cafés, 11 grocers, 18 medical within 250 m
68 street trees within 150 m · park 311 m away
22,054 people pass daily nearby · 76 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
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 The Foundry.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 413 m
Train station6 min · 478 m
Tram stop2 min · 138 m
Tram stop2 min · 144 m
Tram stop2 min · 156 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 The Foundry
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Brothers & Co
Le Yeahllow
National Australia Bank Limited
Supernova Coffee
The Cookie Box
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Foundry: 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
- PS516258
- Lots on the plan
- 65
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 64
- Estimated cost of works
- About $657.3m
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 The Foundry in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Foundry residential or commercial?
The Foundry is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was The Foundry built?
The Foundry was completed in 2007.
How many floors does The Foundry have?
The Foundry has 39 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in The Foundry?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 30 1 bed and 62 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What businesses are in The Foundry?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in The Foundry, including Brothers & Co, Le Yeahllow and National Australia Bank Limited.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Foundry?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Foundry?
Donnelly Group developed The Foundry and Fender Katsalidis designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Foundry?
About 170 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 36 of 1697 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Foundry?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Elizabeth St #2, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Foundry?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Foundry have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS516258 has 65 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Foundry recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 64 building permits for The Foundry since 1997. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundry | Commercial | — | 39 | 2007 |
| 385 Bourke Street | Commercial | 68 m | 42 | 1983 |
| 365 Little Collins Street | Commercial | 95 m | 11 | 1982 |
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.