Gubbi Gubbi
Queensland
Sunshine Coast
Matso’s Sunshine Coast Brewery is an adaptive reuse project that transforms the heritage-listed Joe’s Waterhole in Eumundi into a brewery, restaurant, and beer garden, balancing heritage conservation, sustainability, and contemporary hospitality design.
Designed by Five Mile Radius and Knight Wilson Architects, the project reconfigures site circulation, re-establishing a connection between Main Street and a previously underutilised rear landscape, now a publicly accessible, multi-use garden. A series of shed-inspired pavilions reference regional industrial typologies while integrating passive cooling, operable façades, and recycled materials, creating a climatically responsive and adaptable environment.
Sustainability is embedded within the material, structural, and spatial logic, with reclaimed materials, natural ventilation, and minimal intervention strategies informing every decision. The project demonstrates how material-conscious, adaptive reuse can extend the lifespan of existing structures, integrate seamlessly into its urban context, and provide long-term social and architectural value.
Five Mile Radius and Knight Wilson delivered a modern Australian venue that respects our heritage, embraces sustainability, and connects with the community. Their use of recycled materials and thoughtful design created a cost-effective yet striking space that balances functionality and atmosphere. The project exceeded expectations, blending heritage with contemporary design, and has been incredibly well received by new and returning customers. Five Mile Radius’ commitment to reuse and sustainability shows that circular design is both achievable and commercially viable, making a real positive impact on our brand and the local community.
Tom O’Shea, Project Architect
Clare Kennedy, Design Architect
Daniel Wilson, Design Architect
Kelly Nortje, Graduate of Architecture
Place Design Group, Landscape Consultant
Edge Consulting Engineers, Structural Engineer
Edge Consulting Engineers, Civil Consultant
Innovative Planning Solutions, Town Planner
Roger Todd, Heritage Consultant
TTM Group, Acoustic Consultant
Plumbing Design & Drafting PTY LTD, Hydraulic Consultant
Caterlink Commercial kitchens and Bars, Kitchen Consultant
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We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
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