Designed for Life
In 2023, the Australian Government developed and published the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines on accessible and dementia-friendly design for residential aged care. Hillam Architects welcomed the opportunity to participate in the Reimagining Where We Live design competition, using the four design principles for a hypothetical facility in a regional town centre. The […]
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, […]
Reinterpreting Guildford
Achieving development approval for a boutique apartment project in the heritage precinct of Guildford was no easy task. Others have tried and others have failed. The buzz of the marketing launch was the culmination of an intensive 17-month consultation process including mediation led by the State Administration Tribunal. After being engaged on the project in […]
Stable Supported Accommodation
By Keith Reid, Project Lead Redevelopment of a site in East Perth will provide accommodation making a significant contribution to prevent homelessness in WA. It will allow individuals and couples who have successfully engaged in homelessness support to progress towards stable long-term housing whilst maintaining contact with a ‘supportive landlord’. The brief for the building […]
Exploring the Green
By Felipe Soto, Director Our new proposal for Lot 63 within the Carter Lane Precinct has been granted Approval by MRA, the proposed development features a high degree of articulation to the entire perimeter, given the site is surrounded on all sides with either pedestrian walkways or street frontage. The primary expression of structure is […]
An exciting new area of design for Hillam Architects
By Meghan Lewis, Graduate of Architecture The prominent corner site in Fremantle currently houses a traditional shop front and attached residence, built in approximately 1896 and 1909 respectively. Hillam Architects have recognised the significance of the primarily heritage listed streetscape, which is comprised of mostly late nineteenth and early twentieth century buildings, striving to augment […]