๐Ÿข CommercialEducational/ResearchCompleted 2019

The IAN Potter Southbank Centre

33-43 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 46 m tall ยท #78 in Southbank
  • 10 floors
  • 1 businesses

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7 years standing

  1. 2016Planning application
  2. 2019Completed
  3. May 2019Construction started
  4. TodayStill standing

2 building permits ยท 6 news storiesFull timeline โ†“

About The IAN Potter Southbank Centre

The IAN Potter Southbank Centre is a 10-storey building in Southbank used for education and research. Developed by the University of Melbourne, designed by John Wardle Architects and built by Lendlease, it was completed in 2019, and Conservatorium students moved in during April that year. Also known as the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music building, it won the Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture in 2020.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
๐Ÿข Commercial
Completed
2019
Height
46 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#78 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
10
Footprint
1,362 mยฒ
Architect
John Wardle Architects
Builder
Lendlease
Businesses
1
Car spaces
โ€”
Strata plan
PP3084D ยท 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ7
Permits on record
2

Score cards

๐Ÿš† Transport7/10

Flinders Street Station 8 min walk ยท 4 tram stops within 400 m

โ˜• Everyday amenities5/10

11 cafรฉs, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

๐ŸŒณ Greenery9/10

187 street trees within 150 m ยท park 162 m away

โœจ Activity3/10

5 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 The IAN Potter Southbank Centre.

๐Ÿ“ArchitectJohn Wardle Architects2016โ€“2019verified2016-2019 ยท Design competition winner and lead architectSource: Architecture Australia โ†—
๐Ÿ—DeveloperUniversity of Melbourne2016โ€“2019verified2016-2019 ยท Client for the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music buildingSource: Architecture Australia โ†—
๐Ÿ‘ทBuilderLendlease2017โ€“2019verified2017-2019 ยท Main contractorSource: Australian Institute of Architects โ†—
๐ŸงฎStructural engineerIrwinconsultreportedCivil and structural engineerSource: ArchDaily โ†—
โš™๏ธServices engineerAureconverifiedBuilding services engineer and ESD consultantSource: ArchDaily โ†—
๐ŸชŸFacade engineerArupreportedFacade engineeringSource: ArchDaily โ†—
๐ŸŒณLandscape architectAspect Studios2016โ€“2019verified2016-2019Source: ArchDaily โ†—
๐Ÿ›Heritage consultantRBA Architects & Conservation ConsultantsreportedHeritage architectSource: ArchDaily โ†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

๐Ÿš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
8 min ยท 645 m
๐Ÿš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
9 min ยท 694 m
๐Ÿš‹Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17
Tram stop
1 min ยท 54 m
๐Ÿš‹Grant St/Sturt St #18
Tram stop
2 min ยท 153 m
๐Ÿš‹Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd #17
Tram stop
3 min ยท 276 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

11โ˜• Cafรฉs & eateries
2๐Ÿ›’ Grocers
1๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gyms
1๐Ÿฉบ Medical
0๐Ÿ’Š Pharmacies
0๐Ÿงธ Childcare
0๐Ÿท 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 The IAN Potter Southbank Centre

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

Faculty Of Fine Arts and Music

Higher Education

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at The IAN Potter Southbank Centre: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2020๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Ian Potter Southbank Centre wins Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture and Victorian chapter awards
The building received the AIA Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture in the 2020 National Architecture Awards.
Covered by 2 outlets
2020๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate ยท about $585k of new works
Largest: Building 877 - Additions and Alterations to an existing Tenancy
By 2019โœ…
Milestone ยท Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2019๐ŸŽ‰
Milestone ยท Completed
The IAN Potter Southbank Centre completed: 10 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
May 2019๐Ÿ—
Milestone ยท Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
10 Apr 2019๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Conservatorium students move into Ian Potter Southbank Centre
Southbank Local News reported that the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music had moved into the Ian Potter Southbank Centre, which was constructed by Lendlease, ahead of its official opening on Saturday 1 June.
26 Mar 2019๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
John Wardle Architects' Ian Potter Southbank Centre opens
Architecture Australia reported that the $109 million Ian Potter Southbank Centre, designed by John Wardle Architects, had opened to staff and students and would officially open on 1 June 2019 after completion of the adjacent linear park.
2019๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate ยท about $13.7m of new works
Largest: Demolition of an existing building and external works All Works
2019๐Ÿ“‹
First census
First council census entry: educational/research, 11 floors
2016๐Ÿ“
Milestone ยท Planning application
Planning application TP-2016-665 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
11 Oct 2016๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Eight-floor conservatorium at 33 Sturt Street slated to start construction in 2017
The Urban Developer described the $105 million Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at 33 Sturt Street as an eight-floor building set to be the 'green room' of the city's arts precinct.
30 Sep 2016๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Proposed Sturt Street conservatorium to create linear axis between Sturt and Dodds streets
Urban.com.au reported on the proposed $105 million Melbourne Conservatorium of Music on Sturt Street, with John Wardle Architects as project lead and Aspect Studios as landscape architects, aiming to encourage activity across the site and the wider area.
13 Jul 2016๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
University of Melbourne plans $105 million Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at 33 Sturt Street
Architecture Australia reported the University of Melbourne's $105 million new Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at 33 Sturt Street, adjacent to the Melbourne Recital Centre, with John Wardle Architects leading the design.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 7 (CCZ7)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO27Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60-A4ADesign and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, ยฉ 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
PP3084D
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $14.3m
2019New works by year (estimated)2020

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

2019Educational/Research ยท 11 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The IAN Potter Southbank Centre residential or commercial?

The IAN Potter Southbank Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was The IAN Potter Southbank Centre built?

The IAN Potter Southbank Centre was completed in 2019.

How many floors does The IAN Potter Southbank Centre have?

The IAN Potter Southbank Centre has 10 floors above ground.

What businesses are in The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

The latest council census counted 1 business in The IAN Potter Southbank Centre, including Faculty Of Fine Arts and Music.

Is there office or retail space for lease in The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

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

Who designed and built The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

University of Melbourne developed The IAN Potter Southbank Centre, John Wardle Architects designed it and Lendlease built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

About 46 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 78 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 8 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for The IAN Potter Southbank Centre?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 7 (CCZ7).

Does The IAN Potter Southbank Centre have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on The IAN Potter Southbank Centre recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for The IAN Potter Southbank Centre since 2019. The most recent was in December 2020.

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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: 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 ยฉ Google Maps.

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