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Mary Cairncross scenic reserve building renewal

Comprising of 55 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest, the reserve overlooks the Glass House Mountains national landscape. A remnant of the rainforests that once covered the Blackall Range, the reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life and a place of tranquility and beauty.

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Location: Maleny, Sunshine Coast

Description: Public building

Completed: 2017

Designer: Gymer Bailey Architects/Norman Richards Building Design and Interiors

Site area: 15,510m²

Building size: 808m²

Awards: AIA Queensland, Harry Marks Sustainable Architecture Award

Photography: Jason Smith, Damien Carroll, Scott Burrows

Project overview

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve comprises 55 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest overlooking the Glass House Mountains national landscape. A remnant of the rainforests that once covered the Blackall Range, the reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life and a place of tranquility and beauty.

The reserve's buildings include the rainforest discovery centre, cafe, visitor amenities, viewing deck and conference space. Surrounding spaces include the accessible Glider Gallery walk, children's playground, picnic area and walking tracks.

Watch the following clip to take a tour of Mary Cairncross scenic reserve building, meet the architect, designer, Senior Jinibara Elder Uncle Noel Blair, the client, and a volunteer and hear about how the building demonstrates the Sunshine Coast design principles.

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