Hal Hodges
TribbleAIA

(1942– )

Tribble was born in Charlotte. He went into the Army right out of high school and served as a paratrooper. On the GI Bill, he received a BA in Architecture from the NCSU School of Design in 1968 where he worked 20 hours a week for Dean Henry Kamphoefner. During NCSU, he interned with J. N. Pease and with Charles Sappenfield. He worked for Hayes Howell in Southern Pines, Dellinger and Lee in Charlotte, MWM Architects in Charlotte, Wilkerson Architects in Charlotte, Harry Wolf, and Peterson Associates. He started Hal Tribble Architects in 1980. Tribble earned a MS of Architecture from UNC-Charlotte's School of Architecture in 1993. 2013 Interview. Note: the house mentioned as destroyed was not! See below.

1974

The Wade Barber Residence

791 Redgate Road, Pittsboro NC

Built by Ray Bouldin with mostly recycled materials. Photos by Jerry Markatos. Until 2015, Tribble believed the house had been destroyed but it remains standing! Sold in 2005 to Vera Pesek and David Richardson, still owners as of 2015. Bottom photo by Vera Pesek.

1984

The Bill and Linda Staton Residence

661 Hungerford Place, Charlotte NC

Built by Andrew Roby. Won a 1985 AIANC Honor Award. Sold in 1988 to David Yarborough and Ally Wall who added the swimming pool and cabana and tennis court in 1991. A second major renovation was completed in 2005 that expanded the kitchen and added a third bedroom/bath suite to the second floor without altering the roof line or footprint of the original structure. Both renovations designed by Tribble and built by Andrew Roby. Most photos by Joann Sieburg Baker; pool by Jerry Markatos. Destroyed in 2022.

1985

The Sanford and Elizabeth Rosenthal Residence

1401 Scotland Avenue, Charlotte NC

Built by Andrew Roby. Sold in 2003 to Cynthia R. Clementi. Transferred by Cynthia and R. and William H. Clementi to Clementi at Park Road LLC. Sold in 2017 to Clarinda G. and Robert M. Patterson. First four photos by Joann Sieberg Baker. For sale in 2024.

The Sanford and Elizabeth Rosenthal Residence

1985

The Brian O'Leary House, Figure Eight Island

Wilmington NC

Built by A. F. Lee and Son. Renovated in 2012. Photo by Jerry Blow.

The Brian O'Leary House, Figure Eight Island

1986

The Vickie Sutton Residence

202 Galey Ridge, Cramerton NC

Includes a guest house in back. Located at Cramer Mountain Country Club. Was renovated by another architect who eliminated the two-story window in the living room. Sold in 2014 to Misty K. Ritchie and Louis W. Morano Jr., who did a restoration. Sold in 2022 to Andrea H. and Thomas E Crowley III. Bottom three photos by Joann Sieberg Baker.

1988

The Richard Goldner Residence

39 Wilhelm Drive, Durham NC

Designed in collaboration with Roman Kolodij. Deeded to Richard Goldner and Frank Perry, trustees. Sold in 2016 to Katherine and James Knutson.

1989

The Jones-Hayes-Welton Holiday Residence

1015 Patton Thicket Road, Burnsville NC

Built by a partnership of four Charlotte friends. The geometry used a floor pattern of interlocking squares within a cubed shell formed by the exterior walls and roof. The third floor serves as a sky lighted sleeping and play area for children. Sold in 2012 to William, Christine, and Deborah Lark Hayes. Photos by David Ramsey Photography.

The Jones-Hayes-Welton Holiday Residence

1989

The Brian and Judy South Residence

7 Bess Court, Durham NC

(formerly 7 Clematis Lane). Designed in partnership with Roman Kolodij Architect. Ten acres. Sold in 1992 to Celeste Geagan. Sold in 1998 to Guido and Amy Gutter. Sold in 2006 to Ramesh Gupta. 4227 square feet. Has been renovated. Model photos by David Ramsey Photography.

1993

The David Sugg Residence

16304 Belle Isle Drive, Cornelius NC

Located on Lake Norman. Sold in 2017 to Jeffrey Wayne White.

1996

The Howard and Joanna Virkler House

15832 Lake Ridge Road, Charlotte NC

Located on Lake Wylie. 7000 square feet. Sold in 2008 to Houda R. and Howard E. Bracewell.

2000

The Susan and Blanton Hamilton Residence

1700 Brandon Road, Charlotte NC

A traditional exterior with more modern interior. Features 132 windows and curved interior walls. 4500 square feet. As of 2021 still owned by the Hamiltons. Photos by Joann Sieberg Baker.

The Susan and Blanton Hamilton Residence

2008

The John Bartlette House

2005 Lombardy Circle, Charlotte NC

Designed as a spec house by Tribble; however the original owner (who was also the builder) made significant changes that greatly reduced the Modernist vibe. Sold in 2014 to Kecia L. Lamm. Sold in 2018 to Rachel G. Besnoff and Michael J. Bender.

Sources include: Hal Tribble; Ray Bouldin Jr.; Charlotte Business Journal.