bridging the divide between builder & architect
With the heart of an architect and the methods of a builder, Three Hat Buildings can help you go from nothing, incomplete, or an over-designed project to a quality design with budget control, even on the most difficult sites.
Our service is as personal as it is professional. We understand that your time is precious, and your home is a reflection of who you are. That’s why we offer a seamless, transparent process, ensuring you’re informed and confident every step of the way. With local craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and a focus on sustainability, we build homes that are not only beautiful but also smart investments for the future.
Your home, your values, our expertise—together, we’ll build something extraordinary.
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Is your family growing up fast, and you feel your place isn't quite ready for the years ahead? Or, maybe it's time to downsize?
As your family grows and changes, it can often be hard to keep your home feeling bright and spacious. Moving house may not be the best option, so if you are looking to maximise what you have let's talk about a new build, renovation or extension.
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Do you have a narrow block, maybe it's an odd shape, on a slope or difficult council?
Don't worry, living on a narrow, peculiarly shaped, or sloped block is becoming more and more common in Melbourne. I can help you come up with a fantastic solution because I am aware of the challenges these issues present. No matter how challenging the block, we’re confident we can build you a beautiful, luxurious and highly customised home.
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Is it cheaper to knock down and rebuild or renovate? Who is the best builder for my project? How much will it cost?
Do you need help figuring out where to begin? You are looking for personalised service that takes into consideration your needs, a single point of contact throughout the entirety of your project, and traditional professionalism so that you can feel at ease. We’re here to help.
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First Class Design And Building Expertise Provided With A Dedicated Focus To A Limited Number Of Clients Forms The Foundation Of All Three Hat Buildings.
Working On The Belief That Personalised, Tailored Buildings Create Places For People To Truly Connect With Nature And Each Other.
Ultimately, it is excellent communication that creates amazing buildings.
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Alexander Hill
OWNER
Architect - Sole Practitioner
Three Hat Buildings · Dec 2014 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos
ABOUT
Awarded the Architects Board Prize in 2001, I began my career in Melbourne in 2002. In 2007 I started my practice with a beach house in Queenscliff. Intent on focusing on private dwellings, I continued working with builders to understand how to better implement an architectural design, which ultimately led to my own builder’s license. In 2015 I joined Destination Living to work on scaling the architect-builder model. Finally, in 2021 I pulled it all together to open my one-person office.
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Why Three Hat Buildings
Alexander created Three Hat Buildings because in a world where bigger is often seen as better, Three Hat Buildings dares to be different. Success isn't measured in scale, but in the personal connections forged along the way. People come first; a handshake or spoken pledge should be as good as a contract. The architect manages the building documents, like a patient in their care, adding specialist consultant information to provide new information or a new perspective, not to save time or thought. However, the process is kept as simple as possible. The same person designing your home is working through your budget and helping you on-site every time; consistency, accountability, and professionalism dependant on just three key people, your architect, your builder and you.