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We’re excited to share that Matso’s Sunshine Coast Brewery has won the Hospitality & Tourism category at the 2024 Sustainability Awards by Architecture & Design (Australia)! This project has been a massive team effort, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result. Collaborating with Knight Wilson Architects, Place Design Group, and a team of talented makers and consultants, we transformed the heritage-listed 'Joe’s Waterhole' into a brewery, restaurant, and beer garden that champions circular construction and celebrates the local community. Key features of the project: - Solar Passive Design: Natural ventilation and thoughtful orientation create comfortable spaces year-round. - Hybrid Structure: A combination of renewable timber and recyclable steel for durability and flexibility. - Recycled Materials: Blockwork, concrete, cladding, and steel were reused wherever possible, alongside locally made Blackbutt timber trusses. - Adaptability: Designed as a flexible, future-proof shed form. - Biophilic Design: Strong connections to nature through garden views, natural light, and landscaping. We’re thrilled to see this project recognised for its sustainability and contribution to hospitality design. Huge thanks to GoodDrinks and Matsos Broome Brewery for trusting us with your vision and to everyone who played a part in bringing this to life. #SustainabilityAwards #Winner #HospitalityDesign #CircularEconomy #MatsosBrewery

We’re excited to share that Five Mile Radius received a Special Mention at the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards last week. Reflecting on the incredible network of people and businesses we’ve collaborated with over the past year, we’re feeling humbled by the supportive community we’re building here in Brisbane. Working with reclaimed and salvaged construction materials often comes down to knowing the right people, and we’ve seen firsthand that the circular economy truly thrives on collaboration—something we experience every day in our work. A huge thank you Brisbane Economic Development Agency , Adrian Schrinner and to our Brisbane community for supporting our studio in so many new and exciting ways. Special congratulations to our friends at Blaklash for winning the Business Chamber Queensland Small Business Award, and to Rino for their outstanding achievement—taking home three awards, including the top honour in our category, the dentsu Environmental Sustainability in Business Award, for their groundbreaking facility at Pinkenba. If you’re curious about the future of construction and demolition waste recycling, be sure to check out their work at Waterfront Brisbane Dexus. Lastly, this recognition belongs to our team. Transforming waste into polished products isn’t always glamorous, but our design and workshop teams consistently rise to the challenge and make what we do possible ❤️ #LMBA2024 #BuildWithWhatYouveGot #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Great to have Catherine and the Arup team visit our studio! Excited to be working on their new Brisbane office and bringing our circular design approach to life #SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #MaterialReuse #BrisbaneArchitecture #RegenerativeDesign #LocalMaterials #FiveMileRadius #Arup #FurnitureDesign #Sustainability

Exciting Project Update! FMR is proud to be collaborating as material consultants with Hassell on the design of Arup's new Brisbane office. Our team is fully embedded in the project, contributing to sustainable and innovative material solutions. Our work includes: - Site assessments to explore reuse of existing materials - Strategies for repurposing demolition waste and integrating local waste streams - Identifying potential local manufacturers for the project - Providing design advice for future disassembly and circular economy practices - Prototyping and manufacturing specialised pieces - Establishing material hierarchies based on global best practices Onsite now! Dream team Hassell Arup Blaklash Studio Ongarato Buildcorp #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Design #MaterialsInnovation #Brisbane #Teamwork

Happy to announce that Five Mile Radius is a finalist in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards! Since 2019, we’ve been transforming demolition waste into design solutions, and we’re proud to be recognized for the Dentsu Environmental Sustainability in Business Award. Five Mile Radius is a genuine and growing force in helping our city thrive. The most fulfilling part of our work is serving as a connector between architects, interior designers, building owners, developers, suppliers, stockpilers, and manufacturers—designing innovative and interesting uses for our regions existing resources. We believe Brisbane needs this business, and together with our community, we will help transition the city towards a better built environment. In the past two years, we’ve diverted 56 tonnes of waste from landfills through our furniture range and designed $8 million worth of building stock based on circularity principles. In 2023, we saw a 600% growth in sales of our all-waste furniture range. Additionally, we repurposed 52 tonnes of concrete, 40 telegraph poles, and 1,100 meters of hardwood decking. We’ve also collaborated on major city projects like Waterfront Brisbane and delivered courses at all major Queensland architecture universities. Our motto: Build with what you’ve got. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our team and close collaborators. Being part of something different and new comes with uncertainty. We’ve made some mistakes along the way, but this talented and agile gang continues to work tremendously hard in pursuit of the dream. Thanks guys. See you at the #LMBA2024 Gala Ceremony next month! #CircularEconomy #SustainableDesign #Architecture #FiveMileRadius #LMBA2024 Adrian Schrinner Brisbane Economic Development Agency  

Thanks for the mention! It’s been a privilege to contribute to the incredible transformation at Waterfront Brisbane. The project's commitment to sustainability and innovation aligns perfectly with our ethos at Five Mile Radius—showcasing the power of reusing construction materials. Seeing granite, timber, and even decommissioned steel pipes turned into new furniture and planters for the precinct really highlights what’s possible when we rethink waste. We’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of sustainable design in Queensland.

Cheers Hutchies! You took our design vision and made it happen. Thanks for navigating the complexities of working with recycled materials and designing for climate. A true collaboration, and the project is a winner because of it. We're always excited to explore new ways to integrate sustainable practices into future projects.

Our has been shortlisted in both the Adaptive Reuse and Hospitality & Tourism categories of this years Sustainability Awards by Architecture & Design (Australia)  #SustainabilityAwards #SustainabilitySummit https://lnkd.in/g2kFJ7R – Located in Eumundi, QLD, the project is the restoration and extension of an existing heritage pub that extends the public footprint of the town, reconnecting the main street to the parklike landscape at the rear of the site. The new brewery & bar extension references the scale and form of the existing pub, using a mixture of carefully selected new and salvaged demolition materials from the site. Environmental Highlights include Solar Passive Design: Maximises ventilation and thermal mass through a shaded concrete floor, insulated ceilings, and dynamic facade. Hybrid Structure: Combines renewable timber with recyclable steel for durability. Adaptable Form: Flexible shed structure for future reuse or deconstruction. Minimal Landscape Impact: Built on original footprint to reduce disturbance. Biophilic Design: Visual connections to gardens and natural light at every table. Energy Efficiency: LED lighting, translucent roofing, and wall cladding for natural daylight. Water Management: In-ground water tanks. Recycled Materials (our fav): Reused blockwork, concrete, corrugated cladding, pool fencing, and steel. Locally sourced boulders and Blackbutt timber trusses. We are super proud of this project, designed in collaboration with . See you in Sydney on Nov 14th for the awards. - Architecture & interiors: Five Mile Radius and Knight Wilson Build: Hutchinsonbuilders Landscape: Place Design Group Heritage: Roger Todd Structure: EDGE Consulting Engineers Planning: IPS Electrical: BSD Traffic: TTM Design team: Tom O’Shea, Clare Kennedy, Dan Wilson, Kelly Nortje