RMIT Building 80
427-457 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 54 m tall · #269 in Melbourne
- 11 floors
- 5 businesses
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14 years standing
Built in 1 yr 7 mths
- Jun 2010Construction started
- 2012Completed
- TodayStill standing
51 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About RMIT Building 80
RMIT Building 80 is an 11-floor educational and research building on Swanston Street, with the Oxford Scholar pub on the site, which reopened in 2019 after a redesign. Designed by Lyons and built by Brookfield Multiplex, it was completed in 2012, and March Studio later worked on its refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2012
- Construction started
- 2012 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 54 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#269 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 3,526 m²
- Architect
- Lyons
- Builder
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP971301 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 51
Score cards
State Library Station 1 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
74 cafés, 8 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
61 street trees within 150 m · park 264 m away
19,267 people pass daily nearby · 27 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 RMIT Building 80.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 37 m
Train station2 min · 140 m
Tram stop1 min · 47 m
Tram stop2 min · 189 m
Tram stop2 min · 200 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 RMIT Building 80
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Level Seven Cafe
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
The Bean Project
The Oxford Scholar Hotel
The Vine Coffee Roasters
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at RMIT Building 80: 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 designDDO70Design 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
- TP971301
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 51
- Estimated cost of works
- About $204.9m
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 RMIT Building 80 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is RMIT Building 80 residential or commercial?
RMIT Building 80 is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was RMIT Building 80 built?
RMIT Building 80 was completed in 2012.
How many floors does RMIT Building 80 have?
RMIT Building 80 has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in RMIT Building 80?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in RMIT Building 80, including Level Seven Cafe, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and The Bean Project.
Is there office or retail space for lease in RMIT Building 80?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built RMIT Building 80?
Lyons designed RMIT Building 80 and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is RMIT Building 80?
About 54 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 269 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near RMIT Building 80?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is RMIT University/Swanston St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for RMIT Building 80?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does RMIT Building 80 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP971301 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on RMIT Building 80 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 51 building permits for RMIT Building 80 since 1996. The most recent was in February 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMIT Building 80 | Commercial | — | 11 | 2012 |
| A'Beckett Tower | Mixed use | 76 m | 34 | 2010 |
| Franklin Lofts | Mixed use | 83 m | 32 | 2001 |
| 48-50 A'Beckett Street | Student accommodation | 99 m | 43 | — |
| Milano Apartments | Commercial | 120 m | 37 | 2007 |
| Verve 501 | Mixed use | 120 m | 41 | 2007 |
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.