diff --git a/srcpkgs/libreoffice/template b/srcpkgs/libreoffice/template
index 1f5f14e2801..0aaf156447d 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/libreoffice/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/libreoffice/template
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ pkgname=libreoffice
 version=25.2.4.3
 revision=2
 build_helper="gir"
+build_style=configure # hack, avoid sourcing common/.../gnu-configure-args.sh
 metapackage=yes
 make_build_target="build"
 # Use order in configure.ac