About

Timeless elegance.
Corporate strength.

A six-star experience, from the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave.

Peerless in its location, concept and execution, 101 Collins Street is more than an iconic Melbourne landmark. It is a place where influential businesses exchange exceptional ideas, where art stirs creativity and where potential is nurtured and redefined.

For more than 30 years, 101 Collins Street has attracted the best and the brightest. Formidable in its address, it also provides an intuitively refined service and deep connection with Melbourne’s cultural heart. And with a remarkable view from every floor, prestige is given an entirely new perspective.

Our reputation is unrivalled, but we never stop striving for change. Our innovative, first-class service continues to exceed customer expectations, with evolutionary products and services that provide the perfect workday and set the benchmark for premium workplaces in Australia.

Our Vision

We believe that an office building should be more than a place to work. It should support, connect and inspire its community and provide a harmonious work-life balance that enables its people to reach their full professional potential.

At 101 Collins, beautifully-designed spaces, premium amenities and state-of-the-art technology inspire creativity, encourage productivity and foster a sense of belonging.

With both prestige and proximity, you can grow, network and succeed in unparalleled comfort, convenience and style.

Our History

1988

101 Collins Street is a joint venture between SFIT Property Funds and Kern Corporation Limited. Architects Denton Corker Marshall together with American consultants Johnson Burgee, designed the building.

1989

The model of 101 Collins Street is unveiled by the Victorian Minister for Planning and Environment, the Honourable Tom Roper MP.

1990

The 101 Collins foyer was designed to be 5,400sqm – the length of half a city block, from Collins St to Flinders Lane.

1991

The last section of the wall of the former CRA building is reduced to rubble by a bulldozer operated by the Victorian Minister for Planning and Environment.

1992

The core construction creates column-free spaces, allowing for larger floorplates. The unique floorplan provides up to 12 corner offices, and floors are serviced by a total of 30 lifts.

1993

A grey granite curtain wall is hung on the tower’s façade, giving the impression that the building has been carved out of a single block of stone.

2008

Peter Calwell joins 101 Collins St as General Manager. For the last 15 years, Peter has kept the building running smoothly, ensuring it is not only fit for purpose but continues to exceed expectations into the future.

2016

Vertical solar panels installed, followed by solar for DHW ultra high rise in 2022. Today, 101 Collins has a 4.5 Nabers rating, using 23% green energy.

2020

The opening of RISE sees 101 Collins’ transition from workplace to wellness space, helping to put work and life into perfect balance.

2022

101 Collins receives a WiredScore Platinum rating for its cutting-edge digital technology.

The handprints of the original stonemasons who erected the columns in 1990, Nosta, Gary and Tony, were discovered during the removal process as part of the lobby evolution. They have been repurposed into tables in the Sanctuary Garden.

2023

In partnership with architecture practice Bates Smart, the Ground Floor is completed. Featuring breathtaking spaces to gather, rest and discover groundbreaking national and international art, the Ground Floor evolution ensures 101 Collins continues to set a cultural, commercial and architectural benchmark and provide an unrivalled experience for tenants and guests.

2024

101 Collins achieves significant milestone of becoming 100% electric - now running solely on renewable electricity. As part of the journey to electrification, all gas appliances were replaced with technology that uses electricity as a source of energy - with works completed without closures or disruption to tenant comfort.

Our People

The award-winning on-site management team at 101 Collins is dedicated to providing agile, innovative and responsive service. Driven by a genuine care for the building and the 101 Collins community, we strive to create a close culture. Services including Concierge, Finance, Building Services, Commercial, Customer Experience and specialist maintenance teams are all on-site, allowing our team to deliver an exceptional level of customer service.