Westshore application open for comment
The Urban Developer has announced that Hillam Architects’ development application for Celtic Capital Properties’ Westshore proposal in Scarborough is currently out for public comment. The development application said the building’s architecture “draws on the beachside themes and natural characteristics typically found” at Scarborough. “The four-level podium anchors the building to a steeply sloping site without […]
Perth Developer Symposium
Hillam Architects is proud to sponsor the Perth Developer Symposium, presented by The Urban Developer, being held over two days next week, 11-12 March, 2026. There is no doubt that determining the future of housing in our region is incredibly complex, requiring massive investments in both private development and public infrastructure; issues facing competing priorities […]
Business News: $50M secured for Harper on Swan
The architectural response, led by Hillam Architects, is a celebration of individuality, sophistication and timeless design. Rather than adopting a uniform approach, the building allows for one of Edge’s most diverse collections of layouts to date, each tailored to optimise orientation, privacy and to capture the unparalleled views that define the site. The homes feature expansive […]
The West: Broadway on the Bay
Full Article: HERE Extract: “The core design ethos for Broadway on the Bay is boutique luxury, as this exclusive collection of just 21 residences offers beautiful amenities, intelligently planned floor areas, expansive balconies and an uncompromising commitment to material and finish quality,” [Gavin Hawkins, Edge Managing Director] said. “Floor-to-ceiling glazing fills interiors with natural light […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.”
One Storey At A Time
The panel discussion also included developer Tim Willing (Willing Property) and Corey Scidone, Development Director at Human Urban (H-U). THE DESTINY OF DENSITY “Why are Perth people resistant to apartments?”, hosted by journalist Mark Naglazas, was delivered to a full house at The Mark (State Buildings) on Friday 21 March 2025, and featured a healthy […]
Urban Developer: Rising Tide of Luxury Apartments Washes Over Perth’s Coastal Hotspots
Hillam Architects principal David Hillam is featured in The Urban Developer, speaking about coastal apartment development in Western Australia. Our practice has significant experience in this area, with a successful development application for an Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment in Cottesloe, and Delos Way in Sorrento currently out for public consultation. Simultaneously, Hillam-designed projects of this type […]