Open 7 days — Café 6 — 2pm · Retail 9 — 4pm
About Cornerstone

Built for
our community.

Our story

Cornerstone
equals
community.

As 3rd & 4th generation Currumbin families, it’s important to us that our local environment is developed mindfully and provides for those in our community.

The Cornerstone Stores project commenced in 2014 after purchasing land opposite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The block came with an existing development approval for twenty-or-so units — we didn’t feel that was right for the area. Instead, our dream was a bespoke, mixed-use commercial precinct: red brick and concrete, solid and low-maintenance, small boutiques for young and up-and-coming creatives, great food and a bit of retail therapy.

The idea: locals and holiday-makers could find thoughtfully-curated products without having to visit a massive shopping centre — and a few of the tenants would run classes and appointments, so the precinct always has a bit of life in it.

“Locals gather, friendships are forged, and stories are shared. A rich tapestry of businesses and a warm, welcoming atmosphere — more than just a shopping destination.”

From our directors
The building

Red brick.
Central courtyard.
Roof gardens.

Designed by Brisbane studio Ingrid Richards & Adrian Spence (with associate Jared Webb), Cornerstone was conceived as an inward-facing precinct — nine tenancies arranged around a breezy central courtyard with a feature Pandanus palm.

The material palette — red brick, concrete, timber — roots the architecture to its coastal Queensland setting. Roof gardens soften the upper level. Timber breezeways carry you through the precinct.

The 2018 Think Brick Award recognised the building’s craft and its contribution to Tugun’s streetscape.

What we stand for

A few things we care about.

Local & seasonal.

The food here is grown, raised and made close to home — seasonal menus, small-producer supply, and honest cooking from kitchens that know their farmers.

Quietly considered.

Architecture, interiors, wayfinding, plantings — everything here is shaped with care, so the precinct feels restful rather than busy.

Dog friendly & easy.

Bring the kids, bring the dog, park for free. The courtyard was designed for an afternoon, not a rush.

Come by

Step into our
bustling community.

Open 7 days. Café 6 — 2pm. Retail 9 — 4pm. We’re always happy to meet new faces.

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