The Record
240-242 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
- 32 residences
- 8 floors
- Apartments
- Plans approved
- Construction started
- Construction complete
- Completed 2018
Construction is complete and ready to move in
Development information for The Record
South Melbourne welcomes newcomer The Record, the product of a joint collaboration between Ai Project Development and architect Rothelowman. Conveniently located near the South Melbourne Markets and a variety of other retail options, the development will retain and restore the structure of the former South Melbourne newspaper, The Record.
Comprising 32 residences spread across eight levels, this mid-rise features an elegant facade that draws materials from a broad palette of concrete through to abundant glass. Contrasting tones of white and dark brown convey a contemporary design effect while harmonising with the aesthetic philosophy of the neighbourhood.
Available in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, the spacious apartments interiors reflect the sophisticated nature of the exterior as they facilitate an effortless, convenient lifestyle.
Apartments loves The Record because…
The Record thoughtfully revitalises the Victorian-era masonry of the site's original newspaper headquarters, crowned by a contemporary mid-rise envelope sculpted by acclaimed architectural practice Rothelowman. Its exterior expression pairs expansive glazing and textural concrete with an integrated vertical green wall and operable facade screens for tailored thermal and acoustic control. Inside, residences celebrate an industrial-inspired aesthetic characterised by exposed concrete soffits, engineered timber floorboards, reconstituted stone surfaces, and seamless open-plan connections to private outdoor terraces.
Development information for The Record
Meet the team behind The Record - 240-242 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
“Prime inner-city position just 150 metres from Clarendon Street trams and retail amenities.”
What's near The Record
- Under 500mTransport
Dorcas St/Clarendon St Tram Stop (Stop 128)
Provides Route 12 tram services operating directly between Victoria Gardens, the Melbourne CBD, and St Kilda.
GroceriesColes Local Clarendon Centre
Features full supermarket groceries, fresh produce, and an adjoining Liquorland store within the Clarendon Centre.
GP / MedicalClarendon Medical
Provides general practice consultations, pathology collection, and allied health support services.
EducationGalilee Regional Catholic Primary School
Provides co-educational Catholic primary schooling from Foundation through to Year 6.
- Under 1kmGardens
St Vincent Gardens
Features heritage-listed landscaped gardens, walking paths, tennis courts, and bowling club greens.
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
South Melbourne demonstrates sustained residential demand driven by working professionals and established families attracted to inner-city convenience. Robust connectivity is anchored by multiple tram corridors, dedicated cycle paths, and rapid rail access via Anzac Station.
Infrastructure updates
Port Phillip Planning Scheme Amendment C215port and the South Melbourne Structure Plan guide local development, supported by State Government transit investment across the $14bn Metro Tunnel project.
Amenities near The Record
Built-in buyer protection
State-backed peace of mind for your new home.
6-year structural protection
Covered for 6 years post-completion.
2-year builder care period
Maintenance coverage for 2 years post-completion.
Standard statutory warranty periods vary by state. Terms apply under local residential building guidelines.
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