Five Mile Radius is a research, design and manufacturing studio exploring a future based on natural and recycled construction materials. We deliver architecture, products and educational content that imagines a world built on a respect for material resources.

Founded in 2016, our name is taken from a challenge set forth by the great Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. Understanding the socioeconomic and environmental benefits, he asked his countrymen to build from materials found within five miles (or eight kilometres) of their homes. We believe there is value in architecture that reflects its specific place, its specific landscape and its specific people.

We work with low carbon bio-based materials such as timbers, earth and stone as well as construction waste and salvaged materials. Both our architecture and product work aims to limit the extraction of nonrenewable resources while ensuring we consider the lifecycle of each material we use.

Fundamental to our approach is the use of making to test architectural ideas. Our Yeronga workshop is used for processing and prototyping in conjunction with our design projects. The products in our shop are the result of architectural commissions which have unearthed valuable waste streams worthy of continued reuse. 

Our practice is known as an influential Australian voice for architecture that incorporates local resources, skills and people, helping and inspiring people to build buildings born of their local resources. 

Please get in touch to discuss your next project.