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, is described as a “really joyous adventure” by the homeowners, David Dines and Suzanne Tyler.
The couple had purchased a 1960s bungalow primarily for its stunning sea views, and they worked closely with our team at Fife Architects to transform the dated home into a bright, modern, and energy-efficient sanctuary. As the article notes, our brief from David and Suzanne was “as light as possible, maximise the views, space for all our paintings and let’s try and do it as environmentally as possible.”
Through thoughtful design, we were able to achieve their goals, including extending the home to create a large open-plan living space, adding a spacious dining area and outdoor terrace, and converting the original garage into a kitchen, pantry, and utility space. We also incorporated Crittall-style windows, an air source heat pump, solar panels, and triple glazing to enhance the home’s sustainability.
As Suzanne so perfectly summarized, “We are so lucky to have had great architects, so lucky to have found a great builder and have great neighbours – all in all it was a really joyous adventure.” We are honored to have played a part in bringing their dream home to life and to see the project featured in such a prestigious publication.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the fruitful collaboration we enjoyed with David, Suzanne, and the entire project team. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our expertise in sustainable, site-specific design, and we look forward to many more “joyous adventures” in the future.