40 Dovers Drive, Port Kembla | Design Workshop Australia

40 Dovers Drive, Port Kembla | Design Workshop Australia | Photographer: Tim Shaw Photography

2026 National Architecture Awards Program

40 Dovers Drive, Port Kembla | Design Workshop Australia

Traditional Land Owners

Dharawal – Land of the Wadi Wadi people

Year
2026
Chapter

NSW Regional

Category
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
Builder
Allara Building Company
Photographer
Tim Shaw Photography
Media summary

Perched atop the dramatic headland at 40 Dovers Drive in Port Kembla, DWA have crafted an iconic concrete residence that blends sculptural form with environmental sensitivity. Designed as a dream family home and a tribute to the client’s passion for concrete, the house harnesses panoramic ocean views while embracing passive design principles. Bold yet restrained, the architecture responds to its rugged coastal context with elevated platforms, glazed volumes, and monolithic concrete elements that serve as both structure and art. A collaboration of skilled consultants and builders brought the ambitious vision to life—delivering a sanctuary that is as enduring as it is expressive.

Project Practice Team

Robert Gizzi, Design Architect
Stewart Levee, Project Co-ordinator
Amanda Kostovski, Project Co-ordiantor

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