A rare piece of Melbourne history, preserved inside the bluestone walls of Coburg.
Once built for confinement, now carefully reimagined for private cellars, gatherings and unforgettable events.
A building with more than one life
D Division is one of the most distinctive buildings within the Pentridge Prison precinct. Built between 1887 and 1894, it served as a separate prison for women before becoming part of the wider Pentridge system.
Today, its original scale, cell doors, bluestone walls and long corridors remain, giving the building a presence few modern spaces can replicate.
A brief history
Swipe through the moments that shaped one of Pentridge’s most distinctive buildings.
The architecture of D Division was designed for control, routine and separation.
Today, those same elements create a powerful heritage setting.
Preserved for a new chapter
D Division’s history is part of what makes it so compelling. The building has not been stripped of its character, it has been adapted around it.
