Werri House – A Bold Architectural Statement by a South Coast NSW Premium Custom Builder
Brought to Life by Your Award-Winning, Trusted Kiama Builder
Along the stunning coastline of The South Coast stands as a modern coastal icon — a refined and sculptural family home forged from craftsmanship, courage, and clarity. Designed by Casey Brown Architecture and brought to life by Lime Building Group, this project is a masterclass in what happens when trust, talent, and timeless design align. As a top Kiama builder, Lime Building Group approached this home with precision, managing every challenge with experience and care. The result? A coastal retreat that commands attention without ever asking for it — a forever home grounded in performance, elegance, and effortless restraint.
Modern Beach Home with a Sculptural Soul
The South Coast House is not just a home — it’s a living sculpture. Its boldest gesture, the sweeping copper-clad roofline, traces the rolling hills beyond. It’s both form and function — a nod to the landscape and a durable response to the coastal climate. Beneath this heroic line, undulating timber ceilings ripple into meticulously detailed glasswork, forging a seamless connection between indoors and out. From every angle, the home feels poised, weightless, and perfectly settled into its environment. For those looking to build a modern beach home with architectural significance, this residence sets a new benchmark for what is possible.
Timeless Forever Home Built with Endurance in Mind
While visually serene, Werri House was born from complexity. Every surface, every transition, every concealed system demanded uncompromising precision. This was no ordinary build — it was a performance in foresight, skill, and persistence. To survive the salt-laden environment of the South Coast, every material was chosen for longevity. This included copper, brick, and off-form concrete, all designed to age beautifully and function efficiently for generations. The masonry — the architect’s first foray into brick — features a highly customised 6mm mortar joint, eliminating cut bricks for a seamless effect. This level of detail is rare, and it defines Werri House as a quality Kiama build in every sense.
Craftsmanship at Every Curve by Lime Building Group
The home’s bold cantilevers and sculptural curves aren’t just architectural flourishes — they’re the product of careful engineering and hands-on craftsmanship. The off-form concrete was poured on-site using fibreglass moulds crafted by our team, achieving a softness more often seen in furniture than in structure. The dramatic teardrop-shaped window headers, curved stairwells, and cantilevered overhangs all reflect this artisan-led approach. This is architecture that celebrates complexity, but expresses it in calm, quiet ways — a philosophy we carry into all our work as a South Coast NSW premium custom builder.
Open and Transparent Building Journey
Despite the scale and sophistication of this project, our approach remained personal. From the earliest concept discussions to the final copper detailing, communication with the client and architect was honest, open, and constant. Working closely with Casey Brown Architecture, Lime Building Group navigated changes, solved problems, and protected the design intent at every turn. Our strong relationships with trusted long-standing suppliers and quality trades ensured consistency and control — two things essential on a project where nothing could be hidden or compromised.
Built to Withstand the Elements — and Time
Durability was non-negotiable. The copper roof — chosen for its ability to patina over time — will change with the seasons, eventually blending with the landscape in tones of verdigris and bronze. Inside, natural stone floors and timber ceilings provide visual warmth and structural integrity, while hydronic heating and thick masonry walls regulate temperature passively, contributing to a high BASIX rating. Solar power and Tesla battery systems further future-proof the home, blending sustainability with sophistication. As a quality Wollongong builder, we know that high performance is not about compromise — it’s about combining beauty with building science.
Innovative Details that Define a Dream Home
There are no skirtings. No architraves. Every junction between walls, floors, and ceilings is exposed, demanding exacting standards and millimetre-perfect execution. Even the floorboards — which flow up the stairwell and across ceilings — were individually measured, trimmed, and fitted to maintain flawless visual continuity. These features don’t shout. They whisper — softly reinforcing the purity of the design and the calibre of the build. This is the level of detail that defines a dream home — one where every finish is considered, and every choice has meaning.
Material Honesty and Coastal Strength
The home’s raw materials are not just finishes — they’re structural elements, exposed and celebrated. The brick walls, concrete curves, and sculptural copper details each serve a dual purpose: performance and poetry. Inside, custom brass windows — sourced from Italy and installed within a strict 3mm tolerance — speak to the rigour behind the scenes. Outside, those same brass elements catch the coastal light and evolve with the salt air. These are materials that do not fade; they evolve. And with time, they tell the story of a home built to endure, and a builder committed to craft.
Resilience from the Ground Up
The Werri House build was technically ambitious from the outset. Its complex geometry meant that no two angles aligned squarely. Every wall and roof junction required bespoke detailing and rigorous quality control. Yet even within this complexity, Lime Building Group remained steadfast — applying experience, collaboration, and foresight to deliver a build that not only met but exceeded expectations. Every element, from the shadowless skirtings to the curved concrete moulds, was executed with a clarity of purpose that reflects our philosophy as an award winning builder on the South Coast.
A Home That Embodies Its Landscape
On arrival, The South Coast Home reveals itself slowly. The entry, framed in off-form concrete and warm brick, unfolds to breathtaking northern views across the lagoon and ocean beyond. The interior palette — soft, earthy, elemental — echoes the sand, stone, and salt of its surroundings. This is not a house that was simply placed on land. It is of the land. It belongs to this place. From its gently sloping roof to its sculpted concrete forms, The South Coast Home is a lesson in how architecture and nature can speak the same language — and how a builder can bring that language to life.
Why Lime Building Group Remains the Builder of Choice
Building a modern coastal masterpiece like The South Coast Home requires more than tools — it takes vision, discipline, and trust. At Lime Building Group, we specialise in delivering the extraordinary through a deeply personal and open and transparent building journey. Whether it’s collaborating with leading architects or managing complex construction methodologies, we ensure your vision is never compromised. Our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and longevity is what sets us apart — and what makes us the builder of choice for the entire South Coast & Southern Highlands.
If you’re searching for a partner to deliver architecture of this calibre — one that blends sculptural ambition with human experience — then let The South Coast Home be your benchmark. Let’s begin yours.