As 2024 comes to an end, we have been reflecting on a year of architectural accomplishments, creativity, opportunities and growth

As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves pausing to celebrate the remarkable journey we’ve shared. This year has been a tapestry of architectural innovation, professional development, and meaningful connections that have shaped our practice in profound ways. From finalising landmark projects to breaking ground on exciting new ventures, our team has been in constant motion. We’ve explored cutting-edge design concepts, expanded our knowledge through continued professional development, and welcomed fresh talent to our Fife Architects office. The countless cups of coffee (we’ve lost count after 5000!) have fueled our creativity and collaborative spirit. Our year has been defined by the incredible partnerships we’ve forged – working alongside dedicated clients, skilled contractors, talented tradespeople, and brilliant photographers who bring our visions to life. Each project has been a testament to our collective passion and commitment to excellence. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re brimming with excitement. Our commitment to sustainable, community-focused architecture remains unwavering. We’re eager to continue creating spaces that not only inspire architectural innovation but also meaningfully enhance the lives of those who inhabit them. The blank canvas of the new year promises fresh ideas, innovative designs, and the opportunity to push the boundaries of architectural possibility. Here’s to the year ahead – see you in 2025!

Here are a few highlights

Bringing Architectural Visions to Life: From Concept to Reality the Fife Architects Way

More than just pretty pictures: See how Fife Architects take projects from concept renders to a real-world building through careful planning, design, and collaboration. At Fife Architects, we believe the journey of an architectural project is a fascinating one, from...

Fife Architects Coastal Project Featured in Selfbuilder and Homemaker

Selfbuilders + Homemaker magazine has featured one of our coastal projects. It was a pleasure working with Suzanne and David to create their ideal home, and we’re delighted to hear they had a positive experience as well.   "The couple’s self-build adventures...

Four of Fife Architect’s projects featured in this years Urban Realm Magazine ASA24 Annual

Fife Architects Featured in the ASA24 from Urban Realm   We are thrilled to be featured several times in this years ASA24. We appreciate the recognition for these selected projects, more information can be found below... Coastal Renovation  |  Balbirnie Gate...

Home & Interior Magazine: Colourful Kitchens Feature

Fife Architects Featured in Home & Interiors Scotland Magazine Home and Interiors spoke with Lucy Beltrán, one of the partners at Fife Architects about the current trend of colourful kitchens. “Our practice is definitely a fan of colour, and we try to give our...

A Greener Horizon: The Rise of Living Green Roofs in Scottish Architecture

The Rise of Green Roofs in or Homes At Fife Architects, we've always believed that great design should harmonize with nature. As we look out over the rolling hills of Fife and the historic skylines of our Scottish towns, we're excited to see a new trend taking root -...

Fife Architects Featured in Scottish Field Magazine – Iron Mill Bay

Fife Architects Featured in Scottish Field Magazine

One of our favourite projects Iron Mill Bay, was featured in the August ’24 issue of Scottish Field Magazine!

Fife Architects Secure Planning Permission for Four New Exciting House Projects in Fife

It's been a busy start to the year for Fife Architects. We are thrilled to be working with some incredible properties and wonderful clients. Recently, we have secured planning permission for four exciting projects in the East Neuk of Fife: a new build replacing an...

Sustainability in Residential Architecture: Building with the Future in Mind

At Fife Architects, we are committed to environmentally conscious design. We carefully select and recommend sustainable materials for every project, whether it’s a new build or a renovation. While restoring or renovating existing buildings is generally more...

Fife Architects Featured in Scottish Field Magazine – Energy Efficient Home Renovation

Fife Architects Featured in Scottish Field Magazine We are thrilled to share that one of our recent whole house renovation and extension projects has been featured in the latest issue of Scottish Field Magazine! The project, located in the coastal town of Anstruther,...

Build It Feature May 2024 – Energy Efficient New Build Home

This new build house was designed as a new energy-efficient family home sited in a vacant lot within the Colinsburgh Conservation Area.  The new simply designed house marries current styles of architecture with traditional building techniques and evokes a style that...
Eco-Minimalism: The Way Forward for Green Architecture?

Eco-Minimalism: The Way Forward for Green Architecture?

In an age of environmental desperation and ‘green-washed’ architecture solutions, buildings are suffering the wrath of green ignorance and consumerism. High-tech green solutions and government subsidies for alternative technologies are shifting the construction industries towards a future of inefficiency and wastefulness – an approach which could end up doing more harm to environment than good. Can Minimalist Green Architecture be the antidote?

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Green Material » Hemcrete

It is no secret that 50% of all resources consumed across the planet are used in construction making it the least sustainable industry in the world. But this also means that it is the industry that can have the biggest impact when it comes to fighting climate change. What if there was a building material that was made entirely from a renewable source, can capture CO2, and can provide incredible thermal properties without the need to use separate insulation?

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