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RMIT Building 80

427-457 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Educational/Research
54 mheight
11floors
2012completed
5businesses
51permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJun 2010First major construction permit issued
Completed2012RMIT Building 80 completed: 11 floors

Building team

Architect
Lyons
Builder
Brookfield Multiplex
Services engineer
AECOM
Architect
March Studio
Owner
RMIT University
Owner
RMIT University

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, DDO70, PO1
Strata plan
TP971301 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 10 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 8

Timeline

20261 certificate · about $948k of new works
Largest: RMIT Building 80 - Fitout Alterations to Level 11 Rooms 6 & 7
20251 certificate · about $55k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Existing Building - Building 80, RMIT Campus Removal of Sprinklers for Installation of a New Locker Storage Space to Alcove
20231 certificate · about $786k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
20201 building permit and 1 certificate · about $91k of new works
Largest: Balustrade Upgrades to Building 80 - RMIT
10 Jun 2019Oxford Scholar pub reopens after redesign on RMIT land
The heritage-listed Oxford Scholar pub reopened in 2019 after a redesign by March Studio. A June 2019 report said it was operating under a new lease with RMIT, which owns the land.
20193 building permits and 1 certificate · about $916k of new works
Largest: Building 80 - Level 2, 4 & 7 - RMIT - College of Business - Alterations to existing university - Stage 1: Level 2 - PSG0422 Executive Breako
20182 building permits and 1 certificate · about $6.6m of new works
Largest: Building 81 - Stage 2: Balance of Works)
20172 building permits and 6 certificates · about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing chemical store in a university
20161 building permit and 17 certificates · about $539k of new works
Largest: Stage 10: Level 4 structure
20152 building permits and 2 certificates · about $403k of new works
Largest: Level 1, Tenancy T2 & T3, Building 80 - Conversion of vacant tenancies into eating and study areas
20141 certificate · about $242k of new works
Largest: Construction of a restaurant fitout - Chan Charlie Chan (Tenancy 8 - RMIT Swanston Academic Building)
2013Swanston Academic Building recognised in 2013 Victorian Architecture Awards
The Australian Institute of Architects' 2013 Victorian Architecture Awards included the Swanston Academic Building by Lyons in its public architecture awards, according to Architecture AU.
2013Swanston Academic Building wins National Public Architecture Award
The Swanston Academic Building by Lyons was listed among the winners of the 2013 National Architecture Awards for public architecture, according to Dezeen.
2013Council census records it as educational/research, 13 floors
Name recorded: RMIT Building 80
20133 building permits and 3 certificates · about $2.0m of new works
Largest: Additions to an existing building (Staff clubroom terrace) Stage 2 - (Superstructure) Stage 1: Substructure
2012RMIT Building 80 completed: 11 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20125 building permits · about $323k of new works
Largest: Stage 25: Signage
20116 building permits
Largest: Stage 20: Remainder of Services
2011First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
Jun 2010First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20103 building permits and 1 certificate · about $186.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 4: Core raft footings
20083 building permits · about $571k of new works
Largest: Construction of office alterations at ground level
20073 building permits · about $190k of new works
Largest: Proposed outdoor lounge, Oxford Scholar Hotel.
20061 building permit · about $20k of new works
Largest: Alterations to shop fitting
20051 building permit · about $66k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Level 2 - RMIT Building 48, Level 2, 449 Swanston St
20043 building permits · about $132k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout
20014 building permits · about $1.3m of new works
Largest: Alterations to office building, RMIT Building 46 Level 6 alterations
20001 building permit and 1 certificate · about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout for level 3 building 48 RMIT
19983 building permits · about $1.0m of new works
Largest: New multi-storey educational and sports complex including renovations to Oxford Scholar Hotel
19961 building permit · about $1k of new works
Largest: Stair repair

Building permits and certificates (85)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

03 July 2026RMIT Building 80 - Fitout Alterations to Level 11 Rooms 6 & 7$948k
05 Dec 2025Alterations to Existing Building - Building 80, RMIT Campus Removal of Sprinklers for Installation of a New Locker Storage Space to Alcove 80.11.18 and 80.11.41$55k
12 May 2023Alterations to existing building$787k
30 June 2020Installation of a wall between 2 open areas that will affect egress paths$43k
25 Feb 2020Balustrade Upgrades to Building 80 - RMIT$48k
04 Oct 2019Building 80 - Level 2, 4 & 7 - RMIT - College of Business - Alterations to existing university - Stage 1: Level 2 - PSG0422 Executive Breakout)$916k
23 Aug 2019Building 80 - Level 2, 4 & 7 - RMIT - College of Business - Alterations to existing university - Stage 3: Level 4 - PSG0387 VBE Practice Firm$916k
16 Aug 2019Building 80 - Level 2, 4 & 7 - RMIT - College of Business - Alterations to existing university - Stage 2: Level 7 - PSG0420 Shared Services Reception$916k
15 Aug 2019Building 80 - Level 2, 4 & 7 - RMIT - College of Business - Alterations to existing university - Stage 1: Level 2 - PSG0422 Executive Breakout)$916k
26 Sept 2018Additions to existing building$328k
07 Sept 2018Building 81 - Stage 2: Balance of Works)$6.3m
29 June 2018Building 81 - Oxford Scholar Hotel building refurbishment - Stage 1: Internal Stripout & Construction of New Lift Shaft$350k
13 Dec 2017Alterations to an existing chemical store in a university$659k
04 Oct 2017Building 14 Level 7 - Alterations to general office layout and a new lab$255k
15 Aug 2017Stage 2: Tenancy S & G9, Level 3, Building 8 - Completion of Works being external works$540k
08 Aug 2017Stage 1: Tenancy S & G9, Level 3, Building 8 - internal works only, excluding fire services$540k
14 June 2017Stage 2: RMIT Building 81 - MMEW Temporary Works - Exit Strategy$55k
14 June 2017Stage 3: RMIT Building 80 - A'Beckett Sytreet Temporary exit closure - Variaton$55k
07 June 2017Stage 1: Tenancy S & G9, Level 3, Building 8 - internal works only, excluding fire services$540k
11 May 2017Stage 1: RMIT Building 80 - MMEW Temporary Works$55k
11 Nov 2016Room 016 Building 80 Fit out Works RMIT for CBA$85k
28 June 2016SAB Building 80 - Internal alterations to existing office space for RMIT$7k
26 May 2016Stage 10: Level 4 structure$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 11: Level 5 structure$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 14: Level 10 and 11 Structure and Miscellaneous Steelwork. Construction of a new building and alterations to the existing Oxford Scholar Hotel.$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 18: Architectural$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 19: Landscaping$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 1: site preparation. Construction of a new building$100k
26 May 2016Stage 22: Facade - remaining curtain wall details, student commons details, foyers and balustrades$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 23: Facade - typical and facade access$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 24: Oxford Scholar base building works - services and fitout$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 3: Piling$1.9m
26 May 2016Stage 5: Pile caps, strip footings and in-situ walls below ground floor slab$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 6: All structural works up to and including Level 1 (ground) slab$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 7: Internal stripout of Oxford Scholar Hotel$185.9m
26 May 2016Stage 8: Level 2 structural all services$185.9m
28 Apr 2016Stage 2: Fire Services$36k
01 Apr 2016RMIT City Campus Building 80 Level 8 & 9 - Alterations to existing offices$448k
22 Dec 2015RMIT City Campus Building 13 level 2 - Alterations to existing offices$95k
08 Dec 2015Stage 2: Fire Services$36k
14 Oct 2015Level 1, Tenancy T2 & T3, Building 80 - Conversion of vacant tenancies into eating and study areas$271k
18 Sept 2015Stage 1: Internal Architectural Fitout, Excluding Fire Services -Tenancy 6: Alterations to existing building$36k
09 Apr 2014Construction of a restaurant fitout - Chan Charlie Chan (Tenancy 8 - RMIT Swanston Academic Building)$242k
03 Sept 2013Shop fitout Tenancy 4 & 5 Building 80$101k
12 Aug 2013Internal Tenancy 009 Building 80 fitout for Hero @ RMIT$80k
08 Mar 2013Additions to an existing building (Staff clubroom terrace) Stage 2 - (Superstructure) Stage 1: Substructure$1.8m
08 Feb 2013Cafe fitout - Level 7, Swanston Academic building, RMIT$100k
25 Jan 2013Additions to an existing building (Staff clubroom terrace) Stage 1: Substructure$1.8m
18 Jan 2013Retail fitout alterations to existing building - RMIT SAB, Tenancy 7$74k
21 Dec 2012Retail tenancy fitout to Shop 11 - RMIT Academic Building$240k
23 Aug 2012New Cafe Fitout (In a Rush)$80k
12 June 2012Disconnection of ASE to Oxford Scholar$3k
28 May 2012Stage 25: Signage$185.9m
15 Mar 2012Stage 21: Joinery, work stations, office fixtures and miscellaneous architecture$185.9m
21 Dec 2011Stage 20: Remainder of Services$185.9m
25 July 2011Stage 16A: Curtain wall. Construction of a new building and alterations to the existing Oxford Scholar Hotel.$0
06 July 2011Stage 15: Floor plans/wall types/portal/fire and smoke lines/balustrade loading/facade). Construction of a new building and alterations to the existing Oxford Scholar Hotel.$185.9m
30 June 2011Stage 13: Level 8 and 9 Structure and Miscellaneous Steelwork. Construction of a new building$185.9m
02 June 2011Stage 12: Level 6 & 7 structure and miscellaneous steelwork$185.9m
04 Mar 2011Stage 9: Level 3 structure - construction of New Building and Alterations to the existing Oxford Scholar Hotel$185.9m
20 Oct 2010Stage 4: Core raft footings$2.2m
23 June 2010Stage 2: Site retention and bulk excavation$1.1m
19 Feb 2010Oxford Scholar Annexe demolition. Stage 2 - Balance of Demolition.$232k
29 Jan 2010RMIT University - Ground Floor - Office Refit$47k
27 Aug 2008Construction of office alterations at ground level$371k
05 Mar 2008Oxford Scholar Hotel. Internal alterations to existing venue, remainder of works.$200k
18 Feb 2008Oxford Scholar Hotel, internal alterations to existing venue only.$200k
04 Oct 2007Proposed outdoor lounge, Oxford Scholar Hotel.$150k
10 Sept 2007Alterations to Fire Extinguishers Buildings 39 & 48$5k
31 July 2007Partition alterations Level 7 Building 48$35k
07 Feb 2006Alterations to shop fitting$20k
25 July 2005Alterations to Level 2 - RMIT Building 48, Level 2, 449 Swanston St$66k
04 Aug 2004Toilet exhaust alterations Level 6$3k
02 Mar 2004Shop 2, Fitout to retail shop.$50k
17 Feb 2004Shop fitout$80k
20 Sept 2001RMIT building 48, alterations to university building 48, L2 room 006$9k
10 Sept 2001Alterations to ground floor - beer garden of Oxford Scholar Hotel$50k
07 Sept 2001Alterations to office building, RMIT Building 46 Level 6 alterations$1.2m
19 Apr 2001Building 48 RMIT Construction of new access walkway and sign ground floor.$35k
03 July 2000Partition alterations on level 7 bldg 48$113k
10 May 2000Tenancy fitout for level 3 building 48 RMIT$895k
18 Nov 1998Alterations to Ground Floor Pub$250k
01 June 1998New multi-storey educational and sports complex including renovations to Oxford Scholar Hotel$605k
16 Feb 1998Alterations to level 7 roof space of building 48 RMIT$170k
06 Mar 1996Stair repair$1k

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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