Building 1
The final use of this building is yet to be determined, but our long-term vision for Pentridge as an integrated hub of community activity will ensure its longevity and functionality for future residents.
Building 2
The final use of this building is yet to be determined, but our long-term vision for Pentridge as an integrated hub of community activity will ensure its longevity and functionality for future residents.
Building 3
This building will be for residential use as part of the integrated community precinct.
Building 4a
This building will be for residential use as part of the integrated community precinct.
Building 4b
This building will be for residential use as part of the integrated community precinct.
Building 5
This building will be for residential use as part of the integrated community precinct.
Building 6
Currently used as a community garden space, there will be a future residential building at this location.
Building 7
Horizon Apartments
Horizon offers 53 two and three-bedroom apartments over six levels. Designed by PRO-Ark architects, Horizon incorporates bluestone blocks in the façade at street level, providing strong visual links to the site's history. The upper floors feature private balconies and expansive views out to the Dandenong ranges.
Building 8
The final use of this building is yet to be determined.
Building 9 / Palace Cinemas
This multi-level arcade building will be a bustling centre of activity at Pentridge, home to a boutique shopping precinct comprising a variety of prestige shops and food destinations, as well as Ritchies Fine Food & Wine Merchants. It will also be the site of a new state-of-the-art Palace Cinemas complex, dedicated to showing the best of high-quality mainstream and independent new release films, as well as premiere contemporary films from the international marketplace. Ample parking for visitors will be available in the basement and upper levels.
Building 10
A contemporary apartment building will be constructed at this location.
Building 11
The final use of this building is yet to be determined.
Building 12
The final use of this building is yet to be determined, but our long-term vision for Pentridge as an integrated hub of community activity will ensure its longevity and functionality for future residents.
Building 13
Inspired by Melbourne city laneways, Building 13 will be a six-storey freestanding building with car parking, suitable for office and commercial use.
Warders Residence | Building 14
This building will be repurposed and adaptively reused with a food and beverage focus, opening up to and taking advantage of its position adjacent to the Piazza.
Building 15
The final use of this building is yet to be determined, but our long-term vision for this location is for a community facility or restaurant overlooking the Piazza courtyard.
Building 16
Building 16 will be home to a 120 room hotel, including a day spa, that will seamlessly blend contemporary architectural design with Pentridge’s distinct heritage by integrating with B Division. The hotel will be crafted by Cox Architecture, who are renowned for their work on delicate heritage projects. Guests will have the unique opportunity to stay in an historic, converted prison cell.
Building 18
The final use of this area and building is yet to be determined.
A Division
Originally constructed in the 1860s to house female prisoners, this is one of the largest cell blocks at Pentridge. A Division is a fine example of the quality work produced by the Victorian Public Works Department in the 19th century. Its exact use is to be determined, however visitors and residents will be able to enter the building and discover and learn about Pentridge’s heritage.
A Division Panopticon
In 2014, archaeological work uncovered the A Division panopticon that was built of bluestone in the 1850s. The circular design, with walls coming out from the centre, created wedge shaped 'airing yards' where prisoners would be permitted access for one hour per day without coming into contact with each other. The panopticons fell out of use, due to prison overcrowding, and were largely demolished in the early 1900s. The panopticons were based on the design concepts of British philosopher and social reformer Jeremy Bentham. The footings of this panopticon that that was uncovered remains relatively intact.
B Division
B Division was built in 1858 to the design of a ‘model’ prison in accordance with the 19th century correctional philosophy. Its ventilation system and water supply are rare examples of Victorian-era technologies. B Division will face The Piazza, creating an easy flow between contemporary life at Pentridge and the heritage experience.
B Division Annexe
In the 1870s, this building was added to B Division to house the prison kitchens. The B Division Annexe will be repurposed and brought back to life as a functioning, working building.
B Division Panopticon
In 2014, archaeological work uncovered the B Division panopticon similar to that uncovered near the A Division. The uncovering of the B Division panopticon only revealed the remains of its rubble footings.
Administration Building
This is the iconic public face of the former Pentridge Prison. It was one of the first buildings constructed as part of the 'model' prison. Its castellated Tudor-style front displays a picturesque regency character unusual in Victoria. The main gates will be retained as a pedestrian walkway, giving visitors a unique experience as they enter into Pentridge and walk through towards The Piazza.
E Division
Built as part of the 'model' prison in 1859, E Division was originally the prison's hospital. Its form and internal planning are characteristic of 19th century hospital buildings. It will be repurposed and adaptively reused with a food and beverage focus, opening up to and taking advantage of its position adjacent to The Piazza.
Former Warden's Building
The Former Warden's Building was built as part of the 'model' prison and was one of the key buildings facing onto the parade ground, which is now the Piazza. This will be one of the first buildings that visitors and residents see as they enter through the main prison gates.
Guard Towers
Pentridge's iconic bluestone guard towers, constructed around 1858, were once an example of cutting edge Victorian-era correctional architecture. As part of heritage refurbishments, the towers that surround the site will be sensitively restored after years of neglect, with delicate stonework repairs, the removal of rust and debris, and the reinstatement of original battlements.
Industry Lane
In around 1870, an extensive work program was introduced at Pentridge as part of the reformation of the prisoners. This complex was known as ‘The Industries’ and was located where Industry Lane currently is. It encompassed a timber yard, woolen mill, carpenters, blacksmith, tailors and bootmakers. In the early 2000s, a previous developer constructed a collection of modern townhouses and apartments around Industry Lane.
Piazza
The Piazza will be a key public space for the local community. Paved in bluestone and surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafes, The Piazza will host markets, an open-air cinema, concerts and art installations. Shaded by trees and shielded from the wind by its surrounding buildings, this inviting open space will provide Pentridge with a social and artistic focal point. The landscaping of the Piazza will be designed by renowned landscape architects, Aspect Studios.
The Quartermaster's (QM) building
The QM building is a 5 storey modern building that was built by a previous developer in October 2008. It comprises commercial floorspace on the ground floor and a further four levels of residential apartments.
H Division / Rock Breaking Yard
Some of the most violent and colourful inmates in the country were assigned hard labour in Pentridge's notorious rock-breaking yards. Restoration work will refurbish many of its 19th century features, reinstating original doorways and windows, and removing concrete infill and metal stairs to uncover and repair the original stone chutes and authentic bluestone stairways of the period.
