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! The project is located in Charlestown, Fife.
“Building a house is something that other people do, or so Lisa and Martin Mulube once thought.”
In 2015 Lisa and Martin Mulube were living and working in London, when they bought a piece of land in Charlestown. ‘I’m from Limekilns and Martin was brought up in Bonnyrigg,’ Lisa explains. ‘We had three children and wanted to move back to Scotland as my parents were still here.’
However, Lisa and Martin were looking
for a house, not a building plot and their search was proving fruitless until Lisa stumbled upon a listing on RightMove. ‘I did a RightMove search, but I didn’t put in any filters other than the area and this plot of land came up,’ Lisa recalls.
“Curiosity got the better of me because I didn’t recognise where it was.”
When the couple viewed the site there was a track rather than a road and the plot was a field that bordered the Firth of Forth. ‘We looked out over the water and thought, “could we do this?” It felt like something that other people do. It was just the push we needed to make the move.’
In 2015 the family moved in with Lisa’s parents in Limekilns and Lisa started Googling architects. Fife Architects in St Monans caught Lisa’s eye and after speaking to architect Lucy Beltrán they arranged for her to visit the plot.
‘I think what cemented our decision to go with Lucy was that when she
left us, she almost immediately sent
us a voice message. It said that she just wanted us to be sure we realised how much of an investment this was going to be as the infrastructure would be as much a part of the project as actually building the house. That honesty was so important when you’re about to undertake something like this.’
If you would like to discuss a new build, renovation or extension plans, please get in touch...
2024 Wrap Up! 👋🏼
What a year it’s been. We have been lucky enough to work with some wonderful clients, contractors, tradespeople and of course our colleagues.
If you’re looking to turn your project ideas into a reality, please reach out, we’d be happy to help.
All the best from Fife Architects ✨
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Tomorrow is our last day in the office until January 6th.
We want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has worked with us this year. Look out for our wrap up reel to see what we have been working on.
If you’d like to work with us in 2025, please get in touch. We’d love to hear about your project ideas!
Happy Holidays, Fife Architects 🙌🏼
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Our latest project to receive planning approval, set to go ahead in the New Year in St Andrews. We are really looking forward to seeing these drawings develop into a reality.
If you would like to chat about a project you have in mind, please get in touch, did you know we offer initial consultations? Find our contact page via our website in the bio.
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Cold morning in Dundee!
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More from our Concept to Reality post.
Head over to our website to see more visuals, via our bio or link in stories.
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Who doesn’t love a bit of etymology. We are always learning words that originated in Greek from our colleague @koutsoukyriaki , this one was particularly relevant.
Thanks KK 🙌🏼
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From concept to reality, a few examples of projects in the design stages and completion.
We have shared more information in our latest news post on our website. Follow the link our bio or in stories.
Photography @katie_pryde_photography
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Uncovering interesting layers of history inside an old East Neuk workshop while surveying our latest project. Vintage tools, weathered surfaces, interesting objects and lots of character. Our latest project will be all about breathing new life into this incredible space while respecting its history. We can`t wait to get started!
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Another before & after, from one of our projects in Lundin Links. We had the privilege of undertaking this charming Georgian house a couple of years ago, a small yet transformative rear kitchen extension that we hope would offer timeless elegance and promises delightful moments of entertainment to our client.
If you’d like to work with us, please get in touch via our website. We’d love to hear from you.
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Mesmerising skies at this time of year
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A work in progress, one of our projects along the stunning east coast of Fife.
The aim was to reimagine the exciting sun room to the rear of the property and replace with a new-build extension to accommodate a seating area and covered patio. As well as some energy upgrades, such as a new air source heat pump and PV panels.
We’re looking forward to the final results.
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Here are some more images from our latest project in the East Neuk. The property already had incredible views, it was our job to enhance them, as well as create a more sociable open plan living space.
This is the third project on this street, currently working on the fourth…
📷 @katie_pryde_photography
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Peaceful at St Monans tidal pool - like a sheet of glass today
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Who doesn’t love a before and after?? Although technically after and before, because let’s face it we want to see the finished project first.
Thank you to everyone involved in this project, we’re really proud of the finished result.
Joinery: Robert Moncreiff
Photography: @katie_pryde_photography
Kitchen: @palazzo_glasgow
Fireplace: @bonfirestoves
Cladding: @millboard_live_life_outside
Lift: @cibeslift_uk
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Things are starting to look very exciting on this whole cottage renovation and extension by Fife Architects!
We love the contrast of this recently completed cedar privacy screen and white brick pillar against the golf course and sea beyond.
Keep an eye out for more photos of this project!
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A courtyard purpose build for shelter from the wind. Wise choice when living by the sea in exposed countryside 🌿
@katie_pryde_photography capturing the beautiful angles as always.
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A little preview of our recently completed project, we are looking forward to sharing the official images from @katie_pryde_photography soon…
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Can you spot our office 👋🏼
We are incredibly lucky to work from such beautiful location. An added bonus when you work with us, you can have meetings by the sea.
If you’re thinking of starting a project, new build or renovating your home, please get in touch via our contact page on our website - link in bio.
Great drone shots Josh 🙌🏼
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Exciting progress at this project near St Andrews by Fife Architects, the complete renovation of an old farm cottage with new kitchen & living extension and the installation of air source heat pump with solar panels;
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