About

ABOUT

Five Mile Radius is a cross-disciplinary design consultancy and manufacturing studio dedicated to shaping a circular future for the built environment. We specialise in architecture, material consultancy, and fabrication, working with natural and recycled construction materials to deliver projects that respect the lifecycle of resources.

Founded in 2016, our name draws inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's vision of building with materials sourced within five miles of home. This philosophy underpins our belief in architecture that embodies its local landscape, people, and traditions.

We champion the use of low-carbon, bio-based materials such as timber, earth, and stone, as well as construction waste and salvaged materials. Our expertise lies in decarbonising construction, enhancing material efficiency, and innovating within local supply chains.

Central to our practice is the principle of making as a means of exploration. Our Yeronga workshop integrates design and fabrication, enabling us to test and prototype architectural ideas. The products in our collection often stem from architectural commissions, showcasing valuable waste streams reimagined for continued reuse.

Our mission is to pioneer sustainable construction culture, fostering collaborations that elevate local resources, skills, and stories. From public and private architecture to custom furniture and educational initiatives, we help create places and products that honour their origins while contributing to a resilient, circular future.

Get in touch to discuss how Five Mile Radius can bring your project to life.

TEAM

Clare Kennedy
Director

Ellie Farrington
Head of Projects

Jack Hamilton
Head of Fabrication

Tim Wilson
Industrial Design

Hugh Duke-Freney
Workshop Assistant

Tom O'Shea
Consulting Architect

Annie Boman
Architectural Intern

PRINCIPLES

Regionalism
Support local industries, economies and cultures.

Transparency
Understand a material's origin.

Decarbonise
Limit the use of energy intensive materials.

Reduction
Simply build less.

Efficiency
Reduce waste during construction.

Circularity
Look for ways to use recycled materials over virgin ones.

Health
Avoid hazardous materials with harmful health impacts.

Disassembly
Design for future removal and reuse.


Retention
Try to work with existing buildings rather than demolish.

PARTNERS

Urban Arts Projects
Brisbane City Council
Brickworks
Claypave
Queensland University of Technology
University of Queensland
Bond University
Griffith University
Gall Architects
Earth Building Association of Australia
Soil Science Australia
Minipump
Mud Ceramics
The Paint Factory
Luke Roberston
IMA
Ineke Dane
Nina Mocke
Kennedy’s Timbers
Rockcote
Artisan
Architects Declare Australia
Art Ichol
Yonder Festival

  • TEAM

    Clare Kennedy
    Director

    Ellie Farrington
    Head of Projects

    Jack Hamilton
    Head of Fabrication

    Tim Wilson
    Industrial Design

    Hugh Duke-Freney
    Workshop Assistant

    Tom O'Shea
    Consulting Architect

    Annie Boman
    Architectural Intern

  • PRINCIPLES


    Regionalism
    Support local industries, economies and cultures.

    Transparency
    Understand a material's origin.

    Decarbonise
    Limit the use of energy intensive materials.

    Reduction
    Simply build less.

    Efficiency
    Reduce waste during construction.

    Circularity
    Look for ways to use recycled materials over virgin ones.

    Health
    Avoid hazardous materials with harmful health impacts.

    Disassembly
    Design for future removal and reuse.


    Retention
    Try to work with existing buildings rather than demolish.