Robert Reid Building

Project Details

• Client

  Private

• Value

  $13.8 M

• Location

  Melbourne, VIC

• Completed

  202x

• Scope of Work

  • Addition of three new upper floors and rooftop garden

  • New nine-level lift shaft and emergency stairwell

  • Full refurbishment of six existing storeys

  • Modern infrastructure upgrades

  • Restoration of heritage detailing

  • Enhanced accessibility and amenity throughout

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A landmark of Melbourne’s Edwardian-era commercial heritage, the Robert Reid Building has stood in Flinders Lane since 1908.

Mathcon was engaged to lead the building’s transformation, delivering a complex redevelopment that increased commercial capacity while preserving the building’s architectural and cultural significance.

The works included the addition of three new upper floors and a rooftop garden, full refurbishment of six existing storeys, and the installation of modern infrastructure — including a new lift shaft, stairwell, and accessibility upgrades. Careful restoration of heritage detailing ensured the building retained its character while meeting the expectations of today’s commercial tenants.