Architectural Valentines
Happy Valentine’s Day! Architecture is an art, and it begins with love. This year, we asked some of our staff to share their first or most influential architectural crush. Cathedrals, Temples, Hollywood and an Australian Beach House – there’s a lot to love. A big thanks to our not-quite-secret admirers, Greg Ewart, Alicia Abbott, Simon […]
Join the team at Hillam Architects
With a growing portfolio of projects coming through the pipeline, now is the time to join the team at Hillam Architects. We are currently looking for people to fill a number of roles across our team. What we offer Ongoing training and development Personal development allowance Frequent social events Attractive parental leave policy Warm and […]
Hillam sponsors Complex Buildings Studio Prizes
Hillam Architects recently hosted presentations from two winners of the Hillam Architects’ sponsored prizes for the Complex Buildings Studio at Curtin University, lectured by our own Alex Jones. This is the first year Hillam has offered prizes to architectural students based on their final presentations for the unit, which were initially delivered on October 31 […]
Project Leads and Leadership
Hillam Architects is pleased to announce Alicia Abbott has been promoted to the role of Senior Associate. This promotion reflects both her technical proficiency and her talent in project leadership and delivery, including the recent completion of the Central and Eastern Towers of the Rivière Residences. In the following article, Alicia reflects on the role […]
Hillam at Parlour Perth Spring Salon
By Alicia Abbott, Associate. Last week I attended the Parlour Perth Spring Salon at the Australian Institute of Architects, alongside several colleagues from Hillam Architects. The evening offered an inspiring conversation with Tiffany Molloy, who shared how her architectural journey began with a country upbringing and a technical drawing teacher who supported her creativity in […]
Density Done Well – AIA WA
by Tiffany Molloy Marco Pais Da Trindade and I attended the Western Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Density Done Well | Exhibition Opening + DI Provocation event on Monday, 6 October. The evening was divided into two main parts: The Exhibition: showcasing a broad range of architecturally designed housing projects, including Hillam’s own dual-award-winning Montreal Commons. The […]
Taking the Lead in Supporting New Parents
Hillam Architects has always strived to be a practice that supports working parents. Over the past four years, numerous people from our team have benefited from what we believe is a unique support structure for return-to-work. “In contemplating the very poor record architecture has, particularly in terms of women returning to work after having children, […]
JOIN US: Experienced Project Lead/Senior Architect
The Opportunity_ We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Lead to manage architectural projects from Schematic Design to Contract Administration. Successful completion of projects is achieved through developing a clear understanding of Client requirements and actively managing the operational aspects of Hillam Architects’ architectural projects, including project team staff, programme, budget, and deliverables on […]
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 […]
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 […]