Taking the Lead in Supporting New Parents
Hillam Architects has always strived to be a practice that supports working parents. Over the past four years, numerous people from our team have benefited from what we believe is a unique support structure for return-to-work. “In contemplating the very poor record architecture has, particularly in terms of women returning to work after having children, […]
Montreal Commons wins at 2025 Architecture Awards
It was a fantastic night for Hillam Architects at the 2025 WA Chapter Architecture Awards, with Montreal Commons in Fremantle earning awards in the ‘Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing’ and ‘Sustainable Architecture’ categories. Principal and Founder David Hillam was quick to applaud the dedication of his team, former colleagues Sean van der Poel and […]
PerthNow: South Perth shoreline skyline plans go ahead
Link: FULL STORY HERE EXTRACT: “An 11-storey shoreline development in South Perth has been approved by the Metro Inner Development assessment panel. The $95 million development on the corner of Harper Terrace and South Perth Esplanade will home 71 multiple dwellings comprising 16 two-bedroom, 49 three-bedroom and six four-bedroom apartments. The MIDAP panel voted unanimously […]
Sustainable Architecture Award – Montreal Commons
DIRECT LINK: @architects_wa From the Jury: “Montreal Commons demonstrates an outstanding holistic approach to sustainable urban living, which has a low environmental impact from construction materials, operational energy, water usage, transport, and waste. It also fosters health and happiness in its residents and surroundings through increased neighbour interaction and connecting the human spirit to the […]
Business News: Approval for Edge’s $95m South Perth apartments
Full story: HERE Extract: Edge Visionary Living partnered with Hillam Architects, led by Edge co-owner David Hillam, for the Harper Terrace project. DAP member and City of South Perth councillor Glenn Cridland said the proposed development would be better than the existing use of the lots. “I do note the local residents concerns in particular people who bought into […]
Residential Architecture Multiple Housing Award – Montreal Commons
DIRECT LINK: @architects_wa From the Jury: “Montreal Commons, located in Fremantle’s East Village, offers a thoughtful model for responsible urban living. Through efficient planning, the project embraces natural ventilation, privacy, and communal spaces. The development fosters social interaction and environmental sustainability, offering a desirable medium density building that is anchored in its context.”
New Appointments
A big congratulations to Eleanor Shepherd, who has just been appointed as an Architectural Graduate. Eleanor first joined Hillam in September 2023 in a receptionist role, later assisting in marketing activities for both Hillam Architects and Loam while studying architecture at UWA. “It’s been a huge learning curve, studying at university while working on […]
A Tale of Two Shires
By Greg Ewart (Project Director) and Tiffany Molloy (Project Lead) Hillam Architects is reimagining housing in regional towns, creating architecture that is purposeful, enduring, and responsive to place. Regional towns of WA are experiencing a more acute version of Australia’s housing supply challenge – namely, a lack of investment in new homes combined with declining […]
Delos Way Approved
Hillam Architects welcomes the WA Statutory Planning Committee’s decision to approve the development application for an 83 apartment complex at 3 Delos Way, Sorrento WA for our client, Locus Property. We appreciate the public consultation process and the careful deliberation of the Committee, and its support of our design in the face of an […]
Rise and Thrive: The Elements
The Elements has been featured in a case study by Green Building Council Australia in the recently released report, Rise and Thrive: Sustainable Apartments for a resilient Australia. The Elements by Kinleaf, Perth, Sentinel Australia “A showcase for sustainable build-to-rent development, The Elements by Kinleaf made history as the first apartment building certified under the […]