FACE-ing New Challenges
As we continue to progress into high density multi-residential projects, we have recently come across an aspect of ‘tower’ apartment design that we’ve had a desire to hone and develop; facade engineering. We have been fortunate enough to be working closely with our client, New Leaf Homes who agreed to engage a facade engineer in the early […]
A Timber by any Other Name
There is a certain sense of comfort & natural connection that can only come from the warmth and texture of timber, and nowhere is this human connection more profound than when experienced in and around your own home. Hillam have been lucky enough to use timber products in a number of recent residential projects, but […]
Sydney Indesign
The high sprawl and the responsibility of government and private firms to create a better city has been a hot topic for years as our capital cities become denser. As part of Sydney Indesign this year, a series of hour-long talks and seminars were held over August 11th and 12th. LiveLife Series: Size and the City […]
Let there be Light
As technology advances, lighting is moving away from the simple parameters of illumination and becoming more of a sculptural art form within a space, as the freedom found in LED has allowed craftsman the ability to work any shape or form. The demand for merging practical lighting with considerately designed ornamentation is ever increasing as […]
Advanced 3D Modelling
Working through the schematic design phase can be quite challenging sometimes. As creative individuals working in the architectural profession, we like to explore different concepts at the early stage, trying out different solutions and testing various building methodologies. However there are always difficulties in terms of meeting the deadlines whilst exploring suitable design options. Lately, […]
Light Pendant
Hillam has recently turned to collaborate with local furniture designer – Nathan Day; one of Western Australia’s most talented furniture makers to begin experimentations to produce a light pendant to feature in an upcoming project. Nathan Day Designs, located in the Yallingup region of the South-West, successfully twisted a Tasmanian oak timber plank 180 degrees. […]
Retrospective Revelation
Recently a modest home designed by a highly lauded architect of Bulgarian descent was listed on the property market. The resultant furore led to the house being opened twice – once for the legions of Iwanoff fans and lovers of all things mid-century modern, and once again for those legitimately interested in purchasing. Such scenes […]
Step-Up Affordable Housing Competition
(From LandCorp). Home ownership. This once quintessential ‘Australian Dream’ is now proving a challenge in a climate of economic uncertainty, environmental change and a shift on home owner demographics and behaviour. Yet with challenge come opportunities – a chance to change the thinking around how good residential design can deliver homes which are liveable, flexible, […]
Redefining Inner City Living
The team behind Botanical have been working on another venture into contemporary inner city living. The team have focussed on implementing a contemporary ageless design with whilst integrating high-end amenities and landscaped gardens to conceive a bespoke unmatched experience. Eden is also a response to one of Perth’s major planning issues; urban sprawl and the […]
“One of a kind zig- zag façade”
Our client, Laudis Developments has successfully launched Parallel Apartments, a multi-residential development that clearly responds to the proposed identity of the precinct with a ten storey residential tower that is set back on the three storey podium, with four levels oriented to the river. The ground level contains the residential entry, single small commercial tenancy, […]