ICI House, Melbourne

Name: ICI House
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#538 among attractions in Melbourne

Modernist architecture

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Orica House is a 19-storey office building in Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Begun in 1955 to house the headquarters of the Australian subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries, it was the tallest building in Australia upon completion in 1958. It broke Melbourne's longstanding 132 ft height limit and was the first International Style skyscraper in the country. It symbolised progress, modernity, efficiency and corporate power in postwar Melbourne, and heralded the construction of the high-rise office buildings, changing the shape of Australia's major urban centres forever. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°48'32"S, 144°58'24"E

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City of Melbourne (East Melbourne)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

ICI House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Place, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, St Patrick's Cathedral.

~1900 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Collins Place, Melbourne
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's bustling city center, Collins Place stands as a premier shopping and lifestyle destination. This sophisticated complex, situated at the prestigious 'Paris end' of Collins Street, combines high-end retail, fine dining,...
~1720 ftNW
Iconic Victorian centre for events
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
9 min walk • The Royal Exhibition Building is a cherished architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. A testament to the flourishing period of the late 19th century, this World Heritage-listed site stands as a historical beacon of the city's cultural...
~1760 ftN
Historic Victorian-era park with museums
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Carlton Gardens is an urban sanctuary that spans 26 hectares and is renowned for its Victorian-era landscaping, majestic trees, and stunning floral displays. This verdant park, a World Heritage Site, is not just a place for leisure...
~820 ftSE
Vast 19th-century Gothic cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
4 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a majestic beacon of faith in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Gothic Revival church, consecrated in 1897, is the tallest and, arguably, the most imposing church building in Australia.
~1000 ftSE
Church
Lutheran Trinity Church, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Lutheran Trinity Church in East Melbourne, Australia, is a Lutheran heritage-listed church. It was built in 1874 and was added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 9 October 1974. The church is on Parliament Place, immediately to the south of St Patrick's Cathedral and east of Parliament House. Most church services are in German.
~840 ftE
Museum
Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Victorian Artists Society, which can trace its establishment to 1856 in Melbourne, promotes artistic education, art classes and gallery hire exhibition in Australia. It was formed in March 1888 when the Victorian Academy of Arts and the Australian Artists' Association amalgamated.
~1540 ftS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old Treasury Building, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street in Melbourne, built 1858-62 as a home for the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria as well as the Governor In Council, now houses a range of functions, including a museum of Melbourne history, known as Old Treasury Building Museum.
~780 ftS
Colonnaded Victorian parliament building
Parliament House, Melbourne
4 min walk • Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments of the Australian states and territories. Located on Spring Street on the edge of the Hoddle Grid, the grand colonnaded front dominates the vista up Bourke Street.
~740 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
4 min walk • The Princess Theatre, originally Princess's Theatre, is a 1452-seat theatre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1854 and rebuilt in 1886 to a design by noted Melbourne architect William Pitt, it is the oldest surviving entertainment site on mainland Australia.
~1210 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
6 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1,700 seat theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
~160 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Melbourne City Synagogue, Melbourne
1 min walk • The East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation, also known as East Melbourne Shule, East Melbourne Synagogue, Melbourne City Synagogue or City of Melbourne Synagogue is a historically significant Jewish congregation in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to ICI House?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne City Synagogue, Melbourne (1 min walk), St Peter's, Melbourne (3 min walk), Eastern Hill Fire Station, Melbourne (3 min walk), Princess Theatre, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to ICI House by public transport?

The nearest stations to ICI House:

Tram

Stop 10: Parliament Station • Lines: 35, 86, 86a, 86d, 96, 96d (2 min walk)
Stop 10: Nicholson Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (2 min walk)

Bus

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (2 min walk)
St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350, 402 (3 min walk)

Train

Parliament (4 min walk)
Melbourne Central (16 min walk)