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 […]
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 […]
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.”
STM – Inside David Hillam’s Kitchen

My Space: Inside architect David Hillam’s kitchen, which won at the Hart & Co. Kitchen & Laundry Design Awards While this apartment in Floreat is a striking design, it’s the kitchen that’s turning heads. “The builders had 97 other apartments to build, and the design was bespoke, but they did a fantastic job,” architect David […]
DIA Awards 2016

Working to create a dynamic, raw interior, our office final build resulted in a multi-layered, textured environment. The flexible workplace has a series of openable areas which can be adapted into one unified space. Combined with open-plan sit-to-stand workstations, the workplace prompts an activity based workplace style. JUDGES COMMENTS “This project made an immediate impact […]
The West Australian: Dalkeith Residence wins Award

Architects transform angular 80s home into modern family abode Hillam Architects has turned a lacklustre 80s house into a sophisticated family residence. Rather than demolition, the owners of the property saw its true potential — a home with interesting angles, a big north-facing rear garden and a 1500sqm site, which gave the architects scope to […]
Bicton Residence wins The Marshall Clifton Award

By David Hillam, Owner & Principal Earlier this year, Hillam Architects attended the 2015 WA Architecture Awards at Crown Perth’s Grand Ballroom. The Australian Institute of Architects recognised no less than 44 projects. Among them, three of our own; Bicton Residence, Trigg Residence and Haven (Apartments). Bicton Residence was awarded the Marshall Clifton Award for […]