Business News: Hillam Architects appoints Stantec’s Brett Davis as CEO
Full article is available here (paywall): Business News “Mr Davis joins from Stantec, formerly Wood & Grieve Engineers, where he has held national executive leadership roles. Hillam Architects principal David Hillam will continue as design lead, focusing on strategy and business development. “Over the life of the studio, we have operated with different leadership structures, including former CEOs,” Mr Hillam told Business […]
Hillam Architects announces new leadership structure
Hillam Architects announces leadership changes marking a transformational shift in growth and strategic direction. Hillam Architects is preparing for the future with the appointment of Brett Davis as Chief Executive Officer, bringing a formidable track record in guiding design-led organisations through transformational growth both in Western Australia and nationally. Current leader and founder, David Hillam (FRAIA) […]
Simon Bodycoat FRAIA joins leadership team
Hillam Architects has appointed Simon Bodycoat FRAIA to its leadership team in the newly created role of Head of Technical Excellence. Simon is also a noted educator and mentor, both in practice and as a lecturer at UWA’s Master of Architecture program. Since joining Hillam Architects in 2025, Simon has quickly become a highly valued member […]
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 […]
I’m in love with the shape of you
Do you love architecture? We know the feeling. On Valentine’s Day I asked a few members of the Hillam team: What is your architectural crush? Naturally, the responses were all unique. Within five minutes, architect Brad Ladyman had sent through images of Brazilian modernist Lina Bo Bardi and her 1950 Casa de Vidro in Morumbi, […]
Helping great talent develop
Hillam Architects continues to employ and need new talent as we grow. It is a great place to be when you see team members taking on new responsibilities and moving into new roles as part of their development. I get a lot of joy in being part of a team that enables others to reach […]