Melbourne Buildings

This 18 storey brown octagonal plan modern building, originally built by defunct airline Ansett in was completed in 1975.

Following Ansett going into administration it was placed on the market in 2002 ¹ and eventually purchased by PDG Corporation after which an extensive $19.2 million refurbishment was undertaken in 2004 by L. U. Simon builders.²

Originally one of two towers, the smaller of which, constructed in 1961 was demolished in 2003 and replaced by a residential tower.

Ansett Building: 501 Swanston Street, Melbourne viewed from Swanston Street looking south west

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