Argus Centre, Melbourne

Name: Argus Centre
Address: 300 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Australia

#218 among attractions in Melbourne

Postmodern architecture

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The Argus Centre is a postmodernist highrise office building situated on the corner of La Trobe Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. It was designed by architect Nonda Katsalidis whilst he was a director of AXIA Pty Ltd for client Ryssal Three. The project team consisted of Nonda Katsalidis, Gerard Van Beer, Geoff Cosier, Ric Wood, Philip O’Dwyer, Shmuel Dolev, Leon Moulton and John Iappazutto. The building was constructed between 1991 and 1993 with a contract value of AUS $64 million. The current value of the building is $173.9 million. ()

Architectural style: PostmodernismCoordinates: 37°48'37"S, 144°57'37"E

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300 La Trobe StreetCity of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

Argus Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central, Emporium Melbourne, Queen Victoria Village.

~1680 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
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~750 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
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~1320 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne
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~1610 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
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~960 ftNE
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
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~1250 ftNE
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
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Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
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~1370 ftNE
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
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~1230 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hellenic Museum, Melbourne
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~760 ftE
Tower
Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne
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~580 ftE
Skyscraper
Aurora Melbourne Central, Melbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Argus Centre?

Nearby attractions include Eq. Tower, Melbourne (2 min walk), Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (2 min walk), Aurora Melbourne Central, Melbourne (3 min walk), Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Argus Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Argus Centre:

Tram

Stop 5: Melbourne Central Station, Elizabeth Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (2 min walk)
Stop 5: Melbourne Central Station • Lines: 19, 57, 59, 59d (3 min walk)

Bus

La Trobe Street/Queen Street • Lines: 220, 234, 235, 236, 237 (3 min walk)
A'Beckett Street/Queen Street • Lines: 220, 234, 235, 236, 237, 605 (3 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (3 min walk)
Flagstaff (7 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (25 min walk)