Sustainability
With the environmental and economic implications of climate change the challenge of our lifetime, we have a duty as responsible architects to help our communities and clients thrive by reducing the significant carbon and waste impact of the construction of buildings.
We approach the challenge of designing for more sustainable buildings and spaces with optimism and take pleasure in delivering healthy and joyful outcomes.
We currently do some things well in areas such as Passive Design and adaptive re-use of old buildings, but we also know that we can do much better and strive for higher sustainability standards and outcomes in all of our work.
To hold ourselves accountable for doing and not just saying, we’ve signed up to Architects Declare and their commitments, and are aligning our Sustainability Action Plan to supporting those commitments across:
- How we deliver architecture and design
- How we run our practice
- How we lead with capability and advocacy
Our Sustainability Action Plan will be finalised shortly and will be available here
As part of our commitment to a healthier planet we are independently certified as Carbon Neutral. This is to certify that all greenhouse gas emissions produced from the operations and services of Tribe Studio, have been calculated by the Carbon Reduction Institute. Tribe Studio has purchased carbon offsets accredited under the Verified Carbon Standard and Gold Standard carbon credits to offset these emissions.
AIA NSW Awards 2024 - shortlist for Bellevue Hill House
Tribe Studio’s Bellevue Hill House has been shortlisted in the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Awards for Residential Architecture - Alterations and Additions category.
We channelled the ethos of the Arts and Crafts embracing narrative, whimsy and inventive play within the design.
Congratulations to our peers who have been shortlisted in this years awards. Award winners announced 28 June 2024.
Builder @laycock_constructions
Photography @benhoskingphotographer
New starters at Tribe Studio
New starters at Tribe Studio
The second half of 2023 has been a busy 6 months in the Studio and we have welcomed a number of new starters to the team.
Maria Gutierrez Vargas – Senior Architect: Born in Colombia but moving to Australia at the age of 11, Maria has over 10 years’ experience as an architect and is a registered architect in NSW. Maria has worked on a range of residential, multi-res and hospitality projects in Australia , as well as 4 years experience in London leading projects. Maria’s strengths are in building productive relationships with clients, builders, authorities and consultant teams to achieve design excellence in her projects.
John Evans – Senior Architect: John has over 10 years experience as an architect in Australia and China, and is a registered architect in NSW. Having worked across a range of residential and non-residential projects, John brings strengths in technical documentation and on-site design advice, managing complex stakeholder groups and delivery of construction programs at various levels of scale.
Jay Kim – Office Manager: Jay joins Tribe Studio after 8 years managing ticketing operations for the Sydney Opera House where she demonstrated excellent customer service across the SOH events program, as well as leading process improvements for customers and staff. Jay’s passion for ceramics has now become her side hustle and she is also an excellent amateur photographer.
Will Martel – Graduate Architect: Will hails from New Zealand and has moved to Sydney to take up his role with Tribe Studio, having graduated in 2021 from Auckland University. Will’s curiosity in both design and how things are made, has already seen him spend time in architectural practices in New Zealand and Germany, as a Student Tutor at Auckland University, as well as working as builder’s labourer and designing and fabricating public artworks.
At the same time we were sad to say farewell to Luisa Sugawara, our Brazilian rock-climbing Associate Architect who took off to travel the world, and Jules Le Poer Trench, our vivacious Studio Manager who after 5 years has taken an exciting role in the not-for-profit sector. We wish them both all the best.
Sydney Contemporary 2023 – “Creatives at Home - How I Collect” with Hannah Tribe
Moderated by Karen McCartney, Hannah will be joining David Flack and Ronan Sulich to discuss their personal collections and passions for collecting art.
Date: Thursday 7th September Time: 6pm - 7pm.
Where: Sydney Contemporary.
Carriageworks 245 Wilson St, Everleigh.
Bronte House – Houses Magazine Commendation
Recently we were awarded a Commendation for Bronte House at the Houses Awards 2023. Thank you Architecture Media for your continued support of Australian architecture.
2023 Houses Awards
Winner/commendation
New House Over 200m2
Tribe Studio Architects for Bronte House
Bronte House is a calm, quiet, private oasis in this popular and densely populated area. There is a strong relationship with the epicness of the coastal landscape. The house is monolithic and elemental, as if it were carved from a solid block of brickwork by sun, wind and time.
Photography by: Rory Gardiner
Styled by: David Harrison
Built by: Robert Plumb Build Pty Ltd
Landscape Design by Dangar Barin Smith Pty Ltd
Bronte House featured in The Local Project (Issue 12)
Hannah Tribe interview with Dave Sharp from Office Talk, Marketing for Architecture
I sat down with Dave Sharp from Office Talk, Marketing for Architecture. The podcast, episode No. 71, is out now. Thanks Dave Sharp for a warm and enjoyable chat.
Dave and I discussed:
• How we have designed the business to run efficiently and profitably, from a focus on gradual and sustainable growth to succession planning and delegation, and the hires we have made to help focus my time on the studio's projects rather than administration.
• Insights into how residential clients experience the design journey, from their initial sense of overwhelm to their enjoyment of the design process as an act of self-expression of their personality and goals for their lives.
• Why I believe that Tribe does not have a house style, but instead a few key areas of interest that tie our projects together, and why some projects that embody these values tend to resonate more with potential clients than others.
• An approach to public speaking in front of audiences of non-architects, and how speaking has been a valuable opportunity to clarify thinking, engage with peers, and get the general public excited by design and creativity.
• The difficulties small but experienced practices like Tribe face in winning government and public projects, despite their track records in other sectors, but how this is becoming easier as councils like the City of Sydney push for small practices to be included in public procurement processes.
Visit the link, or look for Office Talk on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Bronte House – NSW Institute of Architects Award
Bronte House was commended in the Residential Architecture - Houses (New) category at the 2023 NSW Architecture Awards. Thank you to our wonderful clients and everyone who worked on the project.
Jury Citation:
"An evocation of Sydney’s coastal escarpments, Bronte House punctuates the streetscape and carefully frames views to the beach and ocean.
With a pared back palette of blonde bricks and concrete, this dwelling navigates complex changes in the levels of nearby homes and the street. The jury loved the detailing and finish.
Tribe’s vision was one of generosity to the neighbours. The home was sculpted to provide views for the owners of the home, without interrupting their neighbours' while avoiding overshadowing.
The carefully curated interior facilitates the needs of a family who work from home and come together in the light filled heart of this home."
Builder: Robert Plumb Build Pty Ltd
Photography: Rory Gardiner
Styling: David Harrison
Landscape: Dangar Barin Smith Pty Ltd
Engineer: Partridge
Architects Not Architecture Event with Hannah Tribe
Hannah, Principal of Tribe Studio, was delighted to be part of the international event series “Architects, not Architecture” at Sydney’s Art Gallery of NSW on 21 March 2023, alongside her architect colleagues Virginia Kerridge and William Smart. Hannah spoke about her personal experiences and the influences that have impacted her creatively in her life as an architect. To watch Hannah’s talk online click here
