Under Construction 2026-2027

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Houses on Hare is a boutique green title project overlooking Middleton Beach, designed as a personal project by David Tomic and positioned as the future display homes for CBD Architects. The project reflects a focused approach to contemporary coastal architecture, combining functional planning with elevated design outcomes suited to the local market.

Originally a single ~700m² parcel, the site has been subdivided into two green title lots, enabling the delivery of two architecturally consistent yet individually resolved residences. Each home is designed to maximise outlook, natural light, and spatial efficiency, while maintaining a strong street presence and privacy between dwellings.

Positioned on a sloping site, the homes present as two storeys from the street, transitioning to three levels at the rear. This allows for elevated living zones and uninterrupted views over Middleton Beach, with internal layouts oriented to capture the coastal aspect from key living areas.

Each residence comprises approximately 300m² internal floor area, including five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two balconies. The design prioritises flexibility for both family living and long-term usability, with clear separation between private and shared zones.

The project is being delivered as a benchmark for future CBD Architects work, demonstrating a consistent approach to material selection, spatial planning, and build quality within a coastal residential context.

Project Team:

Architect: David Tomic - CBD Architects
Builder: Rusty Poett - Poett Building
Structural Engineer: Chris McPhillips - Exeus
Bushfire: Kate Billen - Great Southern Bushfire
Energy: David Barham - Sustainaspace
Private Certifier: Adam Babakirkhill - Constructive BC
Surveyor: Aarron Caldwell - Caldwell Surveyors

Collaborations:

The Houses on Hare display project present an opportunity to showcase the level of material selection, detailing, and product integration that defines CBD Architects projects. As a benchmark development, these homes are designed not only to demonstrate architectural outcomes, but to highlight the performance, durability, and visual consistency of carefully specified materials across all aspects of the build.

Every element has been considered in the context of long-term use, coastal conditions, and contemporary design standards, ensuring the finished product reflects both aesthetic quality and practical reliability. From exterior cladding systems through to interior finishes, fixtures, and lighting, the selections represent a curated approach aligned with current best practices in residential construction.

David Tomic and CBD Architects are proud to partner with leading suppliers and manufacturers to deliver this outcome, working collaboratively to ensure each product contributes to the overall integrity of the project. These partnerships allow the display homes to serve as a tangible reference point for clients, demonstrating how considered specification and quality materials translate into a cohesive, high-performing residential environment.

 We thank the following companies for their support:

Masterwall
Metroll
Newtechwood
Tower Garage Doors
Crystal Glass
AWS Windows
Centor
Woodpecker
Dulux
Caroma
Polytec
Stone Ambassador
Unios
CSR
James Hardie
Lift Shop
Velux
Fisher & Paykel
Retravision Albany
Schweigen 
Zanda
Hume Doors
Blum
Clipsal Wiser
Big Ass Fans
Intrim Mouldings
Stormtech
Zest Lighting
Ardex Australia