About the project
Emporium Melbourne will host 225 stores of premium retail space in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Set to open in late 2013, Emporium Melbourne will feature a mix of Australian and International designers, innovative concept and flagship stores and world class architecture. The complex will also link with the Myer Melbourne department store and to David Jones via pedestrian bridges and tunnels.
Located on Lonsdale Street, Emporium Melbourne is at the heart of the city centre and will offer access to train stations, Melbourne Central and Flinders Street.
The centre promises to deliver a world class retail experience effortlessly integrating a fusion of fashion, culture, food and art.
Project information as at November 2011
Project value
$1.16 billion
Total retail area (GLA)
46,175sqm
Number of stores
225
Levels
Basement
Lower Ground
Ground
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Level Four - Restaurant and Myer
Level Five - Restaurant
Proposed retail mix
International flagship retailers
Luxury brands
Australian designers
Premium food offer with 1,100 seat food court
Project Timeline
Estimated completion date
November 2013
Design Team
Construction
Grocon, Australia's leading privately owned development and construction group. The hallmark of Grocon's 50 years of construction excellence is a vertically integrated business that enables quality buildings, delivered on time and budget with construction innovation.
Architect
The Buchan Group, one of the largest architectural groups in Australasia recognised for its design excellence and depth of experience in a range of commercial, industrial and retail fields.
www.buchan.com.au
Food Court Design
Rockwell, New York specialises in a wide array of project types, crafting a unique narrative and strategy for each client.
www.rockwellgroup.com
Mall Interior Design
Collaboration with internationally acclaimed interior designers Wonderwall (Japan).
www.wonder-wall.com
Ownership
GIC
The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd (GIC) is a leading long-term global investor established in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves. GIC invests internationally in equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, money markets, alternative investments, real estate, private equity and infrastructure. GIC strives to achieve good long-term returns on assets under management, to preserve and enhance Singapore's reserves.To find out more visit:
www.gic.com.sg

CFS Retail Property Trust Group
CFS Retail Property Trust Group (CFX) is a retail sector-specific Australian Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT). Investing in high quality retail assets including super-regional, regional and sub-regional shopping centres and retail outlet centres.
To find out more visit:
www.cfsgam.com.au/cfx/