About
ABOUT
Founded in 2016, Five Mile Radius is a cross-disciplinary design and fabrication studio based in Yeronga, working across Australia. Our mission is to shape a more sustainable construction culture — one that makes better use of local materials, skills, and stories.
We integrate architecture, interior design, material consultancy and fabrication under one roof. This model allows us to bridge the gap between design and making, and deliver creative, technically resolved outcomes that support a more circular built environment.
Our work spans early-stage material strategies, commercial fit-outs, adaptive reuse, and custom manufacturing. We specialise in using salvaged, low-carbon and bio-based materials — and we’re known for our hands-on, site-connected approach that brings design ideas to life through prototyping and fabrication.
Since 2019, we’ve diverted nearly 50 tonnes of construction waste from landfill, delivered over $5 million in circular economy-focused building projects, and helped shift industry attitudes toward more grounded, scalable forms of sustainability.
We work with government, commercial and private clients — often collaborating with architects, artists, and builders — to create meaningful, high-performing spaces and products that reflect place, reduce impact, and support long-term change.
For commercial projects, collaborations, or to discuss something custom, get in touch.
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
PRESS
AA Interview
Houses Interview
Hearing Arch Podcast
Brickworks Podcast
Ekko World Article
UAP Interview
Urth Article
Riise Article
Peppermint Interview
Anthrospect Interview
Britt List Article
Design Writer Article
Maytree Interview
Paradiso Interview
Green Mag Article
Creatives Podcast
On Process Podcast
Semper Interview
Seljak Brand Article
Disappearing Interview
Garland Interview
Sanctuary Article
Natural Art Article
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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 InternPRINCIPLES
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 FestivalPRESS
AA Interview
Houses Interview
Hearing Arch Podcast
Brickworks Podcast
Ekko World Article
UAP Interview
Urth Article
Riise Article
Peppermint Interview
Anthrospect Interview
Britt List Article
Design Writer Article
Maytree Interview
Paradiso Interview
Green Mag Article
Creatives Podcast
On Process Podcast
Semper Interview
Seljak Brand Article
Disappearing Interview
Garland Interview
Sanctuary Article
Natural Art Article
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