“We don’t subscribe to one particular style, preferring to be fluid so that our work does not necessarily fit into a predictable mould. We feel that the most important ingredient to a beautiful project is the successful partnership between our clients and us. We aim to create projects that are a reflection of the client’s personality and style and our aim is to seamlessly meld it all together.”
Tanya Hancock
Tanya Hancock of Hancock Architects is more than an Architect
– She is a creator of wonderful environments which encompass those who live there
– She is a creator of homes
Tanya spent her initial years as an architect working in London on projects throughout the UK and European Continent. Over this time she worked on a range of projects from large scale residential apartment developments to high end residential single dwellings and boutique commercial projects.
In 2002, Tanya returned to Australia and established her initial company T01 Architecture & Interiors with a main focus on her true love – exquisitely designed yet functional residential projects.
The practice moved to Woollahra and emerged as Hancock Architects in late 2015, a multi-disciplinary studio focused on producing contemporary design with timeless beauty. Tanya is the Principal Design Architect on all projects and the firm has gained much recognition for design excellence locally and internationally. She specialises not only in architectural design but also in creating beautiful homes that work specifically for the client and their lifestyle. Her work is defined by a contemporary feel with an emphasis on light, whilst maintaining a level of warmth in the materials and overall space.
The team has a warm yet sophisticated approach to design with a strong focus on working very closely with their clients on the journey to evolve and develop their brief to provide a comfortable and aesthetically beautiful place to call home.
ANNIE VU
Annie graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Master of Architecture after completing her Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honours at the University of New South Wales.
Prior to joining Hancock Architects, she worked in a reputable, award-winning Sydney firm and has gained experience on various public, hospitality, high end residential and interior projects. She believes in cross disciplinary design and design being a collaborative process.
Annie has a particular interest in the relationship between architecture and the human senses. She is committed to create spaces that are safe, engaging and enhance well-being. Annie is inspired by architecture that is layered, textural and thoughtfully detailed. Her favourite projects are those that are innovative and push boundaries.
LACHLAN SMITH
Lachlan graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Architecture, with a specialisation in Housing, after gaining a Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Since graduating, he has worked across a variety of projects spanning the retail, commercial, hospitality and high-end single residential sectors.
Lachlan’s passion for architecture is matched with an interest (obsession) in interior detailing; He aspires to effortlessly intertwine the two to create cohesive and timeless spaces that are highly tailored.
He believes the most successful architecture will allow space to transcend the physical and evoke an emotional response.
JENNIFER SU
Jennifer graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and from the University of Sydney with a Masters of Architecture.
In between her Bachelor and Masters degree, she spent a year working in Taiwan, gaining design and documentation experience across single and multi-residential projects.
Jennifer’s recent experience has seen her working on high-end, bespoke homes throughout Sydney, where she has enjoyed seeing several of her carefully detailed projects come to fruition on site.
TINA JURKAIT
Tina graduated at the University of Applied Sciences in Bochum, Germany with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Architecture. With a scholarship supported internship during her studies, she was given the opportunity to come to Sydney for the first time in 2015 and has since been working on high end residential and commercial buildings in both Australia and Germany.
Due to her German education she not only has a delicate understanding of design, but also of its structural implementation in detail.
With her master's degree in architectural media management she successfully specialised in strategic communication and public relations in architecture.
CHRISTOPHER ARGENT
Christopher graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture.
He has developed a diverse architectural skillset through his experience working with reputable firms, most recently on high-end bespoke residential architecture and interiors.
Christopher shares a particular interest in spatial phenomenology; the relationships between form, void, light, materiality and human experience. He has spent a number of years tutoring Architecture and Spatial Design at the University of Technology Sydney.
Christopher is dedicated in his endeavour to unlock the latent beauty and potential of all of his projects.
AURELIE NGUYEN
Aurelie graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies. She was nominated for the AIA NSW First Degree Award and RIBA Bronze Medal, awarded to an undergraduate student for outstanding design work.
Prior to joining Hancock Architects, she had extensive experience in an award-winning firm involved in bespoke high-end residential, hospitality and retail projects.
Aurelie is interested in the unique nature of client-driven work and architecture which finds balance between function, light, material expression and craftsmanship. She believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to design and is passionate about delivering thoughtfully designed solutions to complex challenges of brief, site and construction.
AMANDINE SIMONETTI
Amandine is a registered architect with 15 years of experience in the industry. With a Master of Architecture from The Architecture and Landscape School of Bordeaux in France, she brings expertise in high-end residential.
In addition to her professional practice, Amandine tutors at the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, sharing her knowledge and passion for the field with aspiring architects. She is dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable designs that exceed client expectations, and brings a collaborative approach to every project.
THOMAS CHOO
Thomas is a registered architect who graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
Prior to joining Hancock Architects, Thomas worked at a variety of firms throughout Sydney, gaining extensive experience on a range of different residential projects.
Collaborating directly with clients is central to Thomas’s enjoyment of architecture. He enjoys working together with clients throughout the design, certification and construction phases of their project. His interests lie particularly in construction – figuring out and understanding how a building will come together, and working with builders to ensure the architectural vision is achieved.
ZOE ARMSTRONG
Zoe joined the team as Office Manager in 2014 with an extensive amount of experience in accounts, administration and office management plus a wholehearted love of art and aesthetic design.
Zoe is an intrinsic part of the Hancock Architects team.