“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
NOMINATED ARCHITECT 6929
Tanya Hancock is more than an architect — she is a creator of considered environments that embrace the way people truly live. At her core, she is a designer of beautiful homes defined by refinement and intention.
Tanya began her architectural career in London, contributing to projects across the UK and Europe. During this time, she worked on a diverse portfolio ranging from large-scale residential apartment developments to high-end private residences and boutique commercial spaces. This experience shaped her sophisticated design language and deep appreciation for quality craftsmanship and elevated material selection.
In 2002, Tanya returned to Australia and founded T01 Architecture & Interiors, focusing on her passion for exquisitely designed, highly functional residential projects delivered with meticulous attention to detail.
Relocating to Woollahra, the practice evolved into Hancock Architects in late 2015 — a multi-disciplinary studio dedicated to contemporary design with enduring appeal. As Principal Design Architect, Tanya leads every project, and the studio has earned recognition both locally and internationally for its design excellence.
Her work is defined by a contemporary sensibility, an emphasis on natural light, and a carefully curated palette of high-end finishes and materials. From bespoke joinery and refined stone selections to layered textures and custom detailing, each element is thoughtfully considered to create spaces that feel both luxurious and deeply personal.
With a studio now located in Paddington, the Hancock team approaches every project with warmth and sophistication, collaborating closely with clients to refine and evolve their brief. The result is a thoughtfully crafted home — comfortable, timeless, and beautifully tailored to both lifestyle and aesthetic aspirations.
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.
THOMAS CHOO
ARCHITECT NSW ARB 12482
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 and has been a steady presence in the studio ever since. With experience in accounts, administration, and office support — along with a genuine love of art and beautiful design — she plays an important role behind the scenes.
Having been part of Hancock Architects for over a decade, Zoe understands the rhythm of the studio and helps keep everything running smoothly day to day. Her organised, approachable nature supports both the team and clients throughout each project journey.
OUR EVOLVING TEAM
Alongside our principal team members, Hancock Architects also engages talented graduates and experienced designers from time to time on a contract basis, ensuring we have the right expertise and support for each project as our studio workload evolves.