🏒 CommercialPerformances, Conferences, CeremoniesCompleted 1982πŸ› Heritage overlay

Hamer Hall

100 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 11 m tall Β· #134 in Southbank
  • 6 floors
  • 3 businesses

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44 years standing

  1. 1982Completed
  2. 2012Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

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About Hamer Hall

Hamer Hall is a commercial building on St Kilda Road in Southbank, used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Roy Grounds and Company designed the building, which was completed in 1982, with construction starting that same year. Baulderstone carried out a refurbishment designed by ARM Architecture (Ashton Raggatt McDougall), and the hall reopened in July 2012 after about two years of work.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1982
Construction started
1982 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
11 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#134 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
6 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
2,534 mΒ²
Architect
Roy Grounds and Company Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
3
Car spaces
β€”
Planning zone
β€”
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flinders Street Station 3 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

32 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

98 street trees within 150 m Β· park 100 m away

✨ Activity5/10

8,327 people pass daily nearby Β· 8 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 Hamer Hall.

πŸ“ArchitectRoy Grounds and CompanyreportedOriginal designSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerJohn TruscottreportedDecorative interiors of the original hallSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderBaulderstone2009–2012verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2009-2012 Β· Main contractor for the 2010-2012 refurbishment, delivered in an allianceSource: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ“ArchitectARM Architecture (Ashton Raggatt McDougall)2009–2012reportedRefurbishment Β· 2009-2012Source: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerArts Centre MelbourneverifiedCurrent Β· Arts Centre Melbourne is the body of which Hamer Hall is partSource: Wikidata β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
3 min Β· 264 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 313 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14
Tram stop
1 min Β· 114 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13
Tram stop
3 min Β· 275 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17
Tram stop
4 min Β· 328 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

32β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
8πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
4🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
5🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Southbank

Residents18,670
Median age31
Households renting64%
Households without a car35%
Walk to work35%
Public transport to work32%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in Hamer Hall

3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Hamer Hall

Performing Arts Venue Operation

Sake Restaurant and Bar

Cafes and Restaurants

Teatro

Cafes and Restaurants

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Hamer Hall: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 6 floors
Name recorded: Hamer Hall
25 Jul 2013πŸ“°
News
Hamer Hall marks first anniversary after reopening
One year after reopening, the article reported that 294 performance events had been presented at Hamer Hall and described the redevelopment as costing $135.8 million after a two-year closure.
2013πŸ“°
News
Hamer Hall redevelopment wins Lachlan Macquarie Award at 2013 National Architecture Awards
The 2013 National Architecture Awards' Lachlan Macquarie Award for heritage went to the Hamer Hall project by ARM Architecture. The jury said the new Hamer Hall "celebrates and enriches an important heritage place".
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 6 floors
Name recorded: HAMER HALL
Jul 2012πŸ“°
News
Hamer Hall reopens after about two-year refurbishment
Hamer Hall reopened on 26 July 2012 after a refurbishment that included new acoustics, auditorium seating, staging systems, and foyer and access improvements. The redevelopment was reported to cost about $136 million.
Covered by 2 outlets
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 6 floors
Name recorded: HAMER HALL
14 Nov 2009πŸ“°
News
Baulderstone appointed to refurbish Hamer Hall for $128.5 million
The state's Major Projects Minister announced that Baulderstone had been appointed to refurbish Hamer Hall, with a total of $128.5 million to be spent on acoustics, auditorium seating and staging. The redevelopment was described as a joint venture between Arts Victoria, the Arts Centre, Major Projects Victoria and Ashton Raggatt McDougall.
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 6 floors
Name recorded: HAMER HALL
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 6 floors
1982πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Hamer Hall completed: 6 floors
Derived from Wikipedia

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60-A7Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO1298Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SCO14Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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

Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 6 floors Β· "MELBOURNE CONCERT HALL"
2006Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 6 floors Β· "HAMER HALL"
2011Unoccupied - Under Renovation Β· 6 floors Β· "HAMER HALL"
2013Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 6 floors Β· "HAMER HALL"
2015Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 6 floors Β· "Hamer Hall"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hamer Hall residential or commercial?

Hamer Hall is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.

When was Hamer Hall built?

Hamer Hall was completed in 1982.

How many floors does Hamer Hall have?

Hamer Hall has 6 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Hamer Hall?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Hamer Hall, including Sake Restaurant and Bar and Teatro.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Hamer Hall?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Hamer Hall?

Roy Grounds and Company designed Hamer Hall and Baulderstone built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Hamer Hall?

About 11 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 134 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Hamer Hall?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14, about 1 minute's walk.

Has Hamer Hall won an award?

The Hamer Hall redevelopment won the Lachlan Macquarie Award at the 2013 National Architecture Awards.

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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: 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 Β© Google Maps.

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