4IX
41-43 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 82 m tall · #161 in Melbourne
- 21 floors
- 22 businesses
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12 years standing
Built in 1 yr 8 mths
- May 2012Construction started
- 2014Completed
- TodayStill standing
25 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About 4IX
4IX is a 21-storey office building at 41-43 Exhibition Street in Melbourne, standing 85 metres to the top. The Australian Institute of Architects developed it, Lyons designed it and Hickory Group built it. Construction began in 2006 and the building was completed in 2014, the year the Governor-General opened it as the institute's new Melbourne home.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2014
- Construction started
- 2006 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 85 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
82 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#161 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 21
- Footprint
- 342 m²
- Architect
- Lyons
- Builder
- Hickory Group
- Businesses
- 22
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS634506 · 22 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 25
Score cards
Town Hall Station 5 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
79 cafés, 3 grocers, 59 medical within 250 m
110 street trees within 150 m · park 236 m away
5,347 people pass daily nearby · 66 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 4IX.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 428 m
Train station5 min · 431 m
Tram stop1 min · 116 m
Tram stop2 min · 174 m
Tram stop3 min · 222 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 4IX
22 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
3D Energi Limited
Aither Pty Ltd
Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd
Anzarut & Partners Pty Ltd
Axil Coffee Roasters
BGC Partners (Australia) Pty Limited
Camlen Pty Ltd
Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd
Flinders Lane Barbers
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 4IX: 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
- PS634506
- Lots on the plan
- 22
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 25
- Estimated cost of works
- About $41.6m
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 4IX in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 4IX residential or commercial?
4IX is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was 4IX built?
4IX was completed in 2014.
How many floors does 4IX have?
4IX has 21 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 4IX?
The latest council census counted 22 businesses in 4IX, including 3D Energi Limited, Aither Pty Ltd and Allan Gray Australia Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 4IX?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built 4IX?
Australian Institute of Architects developed 4IX, Hassell designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is 4IX?
About 82 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 161 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 4IX?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 4IX?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does 4IX have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS634506 has 22 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on 4IX recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 25 building permits for 4IX since 2000. The most recent was in August 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4IX | Commercial | — | 21 | 2014 |
| ASF House | Commercial | 51 m | 15 | 1969 |
| 101 Collins Street | Commercial | 74 m | 52 | 1991 |
| Adina Apartments | Hotel | 96 m | 18 | 2001 |
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.