Roberto Forgione
Principal Designer
With 30 years of experience, Rob combines solar-passive design principles with a practical understanding of construction to create enduring, individual homes.
ABOUT CBD ARCHITECTS / ALBANY & PERTH
Family-owned.
Community-minded.
Passionate about
architecture.
Family and community are at the heart of CBD Architects. From our Albany and Perth studios, we bring decades of design experience, practical construction knowledge and a personal approach to homes across Western Australia. We value lasting relationships, local connections and giving back — creating places that feel like home.
Meet your team01 / LEADERSHIP
Meet your team.
Experience, design and a shared
commitment to your home.
David Tomic
Principal Architect (Reg. #3357)
David brings 15 years of experience in individual homes and complex developments, combining creative design with precision and a thoughtful use of technology.
Marina Pietropaolo
Chief Financial Officer
Marina brings business leadership and financial oversight to the practice, with a strong commitment to community connection and long-standing support for MSWA.
02 / OUR PEOPLE
Considered together.
Design, documentation and the
day-to-day care behind every project.
Beau Tomlinson
Drafting Manager
Part of the team since 2007, Beau oversees construction documentation, bringing careful technical detailing and practical construction knowledge to each set of drawings.
Jess Fox
Administrator
Jess supports the day-to-day running of the studio. Her Certificate IV in Drafting adds a technical foundation to her administrative role.
Kowin Huang
Designer / Draftsperson
Kowin brings over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of the practice’s design approach, alongside knowledge of apartment and aged-care projects.
Noviana Bastiani
Draftsperson
A qualified building designer with over a decade of experience, Novi brings technical skill and a calm, considered approach to documenting high-end residential and boutique commercial projects.
A PERSONAL PRACTICE
Your home.
Our shared focus.
From our studios in Albany and Perth, we work closely with you to bring architecture, interiors and landscape together.
We listen first, interpret your brief and create a considered response to your life and your site.
Explore our approachFamily-owned since 1996Albany & Perth, Western AustraliaCustom residential architecture