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Panorama of Melbourne File 127-132-325

Melbourne city

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structure #466616899building

Dock 5

existing 96 m 30 floors 2006

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Tip Height96 m
Architectural Height96 m
Roof Height92.6 m
Floors30
Completion2006
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagestudent dormitory, rental housing
Status existing
Address860 Bourke Street
Smart Address860 Bourke Street
CityMelbourne
CountryAustralia
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 261-474-233
    Photo 261-474-233
    Wilson Ling
  2. Photo 923-716-089
    Photo 923-716-089
    Wilson Ling
  3. Photo 485-294-516
    Photo 485-294-516
    Wilson Ling
  4. Photo 678-606-419
    Photo 678-606-419
    John Bek
  5. Photo 924-412-284
    Photo 924-412-284
    John Bek
  6. Photo 721-585-646
    Photo 721-585-646
    John Bek
  7. Photo 552-872-174
    Photo 552-872-174
    John Bek
  8. Photo 304-731-900
    Photo 304-731-900
    John Bek
  9. Photo 853-638-688
    Photo 853-638-688
    John Bek
  10. Photo 651-206-003
    Photo 651-206-003
    John Bek
  11. Photo 659-734-924
    Photo 659-734-924
    John Bek
  12. Photo 113-592-035
    Photo 113-592-035
    John Bek
  13. Photo 827-720-338
    Photo 827-720-338
    John Bek
  14. Photo 758-872-744
    Photo 758-872-744
    John Bek
  15. Photo 691-732-614
    Photo 691-732-614
    John Bek
  16. Photo 193-262-594
    Photo 193-262-594
    John Bek
  17. Photo 683-272-692
    Photo 683-272-692
    John Bek
  18. Photo 949-721-980
    Photo 949-721-980
    John Bek
  19. Photo 308-272-820
    Photo 308-272-820
    John Bek
  20. Photo 835-428-744
    Photo 835-428-744
    John Bek
  21. Photo 564-908-906
    Photo 564-908-906
    John Bek
  22. Photo 632-424-716
    Photo 632-424-716
    John Wardle Architects

Construction calendar

7 construction-phase photos across 2006.

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2006 7 7
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