Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Fife
Fife Architects is a chartered architecture practice based in coastal Fife, founded by Fermn and Lucy Beltrn. We specialise in creating thoughtfully designed spaces that harmonise with nature, culture, and heritage. Our approach combines personal service with technical expertise, delivering sustainable solutions tailored to individual client needs. With over 30 years of collective experience, our team excels in residential, conservation, and sustainable design projects. We prioritise attention to detail, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility in every project. Our work spans new builds, renovations, and listed building conservation across Fife and beyond. We utilise advanced technologies like Point Cloud surveys for precision in design. Recognised for excellence, our projects have been shortlisted for Dundee Institute of Architects Awards. We guide clients through every stage from initial consultation to project completion. Our commitment to sustainable architecture ensures minimal environmental impact while enhancing client well-being.
Services
Home Renovations
New Build Houses
Sustainability Advice
Conservation Projects
Initial Consultations
Contract Administration
Served areas
- Fife, Tayside, Perthshire and Edinburgh
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 30+ years combined experience in architectural design and management
- Specialise in sustainable and conservation architecture with award-winning projects
- Personalised service using advanced digital survey technologies
- Chartered practice adhering to RIAS and RIBA professional standards
- Proven track record in complex listed building conversions and new builds
Associations and certifications
- RIAS
- RIBA
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Client-focused approach
Attention to detail
Heritage knowledge
Services
Home Renovations
We specialise in residential renovations that enhance functionality while preserving architectural integrity. Our team manages projects from initial design to completion, incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient solutions. Clients benefit from tailored proposals that address specific lifestyle needs and property constraints.
New Build Houses
Our new build services focus on creating innovative, environmentally conscious homes that respond to site-specific conditions. We guide clients through planning permissions and building regulations while prioritising thermal efficiency and aesthetic harmony with surrounding landscapes.
Conservation Projects
Specialist conservation services for listed buildings and historic structures include sensitive thermal upgrades and period-appropriate renovations. We manage listed building consents and employ traditional construction techniques to maintain historical authenticity while improving functionality.
Sustainability Advice
We integrate sustainable practices throughout the design process, offering guidance on renewable energy systems, low-carbon materials, and passive design strategies. Our expertise ensures compliance with environmental regulations while optimising long-term energy performance.
Initial Consultations
Comprehensive initial consultations assess project feasibility and budget parameters. We provide professional opinions on property potential, planning constraints, and design opportunities during site visits, helping clients make informed decisions before committing to projects.
People
Fermn Beltrn Dos Santos
Partner
Chartered Architect with 23 years' experience, specialising in sustainable design. Holds MSc in Advanced Sustainability from University of Dundee. Registered with RIBA, RIAS and ARB. Architect Registration Board Number: 097847G.
Lucy Beltrn
Partner
Chartered Architect with 20 years' experience in public and private sector projects. Former associate at Hoskins Architects. Registered with RIBA, RIAS and ARB. Architect Registration Board Number: 072343.
Kyriaki Koutsou
Architect
Qualified architect with specialist conservation experience. Registered with ARB. Architect Registration Board Number: 079705G. Contributes technical expertise to heritage projects and new build developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential new builds, renovations, conservation projects, and sustainable design solutions across Fife and surrounding areas.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
We use energy-efficient materials, renewable energy systems, and passive design strategies while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and certifications.
Can you assist with listed building projects?
Yes, we have specialist conservation expertise including listed building consents, period-appropriate renovations, and heritage-sensitive extensions.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Fife, Edinburgh, and the East Neuk region, with completed projects from Colinsburgh to Edinburgh New Town.
How experienced is your team?
Our partners have over 45 combined years of experience, with chartered status from RIBA, RIAS and ARB professional bodies.
What project stages do you manage?
We handle all stages from initial consultation and planning applications to building warrants, construction management and post-completion certification.
Reviews (12)
Graham T.
Nov 05, 2021
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We chose Fife Architects as we wanted a local company that was able to work closely with us in replacing an old extension with a new one that was modern and wider and let in more light yet blended well with an old house. Fermin produced some excellent designs with the finished result drawing many compliments from passers by. Fermin was on hand and very responsive throughout, a key requirement when making changes to an old house with many unknowns and no prior construction records. We are very pleased with the work and happy to recommend Fife Architects should it be for changes to an existing house or the design of a new one.
Fraser Marshall
Oct 08, 2021
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When we were looking for an architect to work with on a complete refurbishment of our new home we got in touch with Fermin because of a very clever redesign he'd done on another house we were already familiar with. Working with Fermin was a pleasure from start to finish. He was friendly, very professional and very creative. While we didn't take forward all of his ideas he came up with an incredible design that included ideas we would never have thought of.
Our home is in a conservation village and Fermin is also very familiar with what you can and can't do in those circumstances if that's something you need to consider. So! If you're looking for an architect who is far from run of the mill we'd heartily recommend Fife Architects.
Our home is in a conservation village and Fermin is also very familiar with what you can and can't do in those circumstances if that's something you need to consider. So! If you're looking for an architect who is far from run of the mill we'd heartily recommend Fife Architects.
Mark Rogerson
Oct 07, 2021
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Fermin's design ideas for our kitchen were really helpful. We had no idea where to start and he showed us all sorts of possibilities we would never have thought of. Much appreciated.
Diane Wilson
Oct 01, 2021
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Fermin designed our dream home, every process was fully explained to us. He is extremely professional and friendly. Unfortunately the building plot fell through. If another plot began available I would not hesitate to use Fife Architects again
Peter Smith
May 26, 2021
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Fermin Beltran was our architect for work to our apartment in a listed building in Anstruther. He proposed an elegant solution to our design request, worked closely with the main contractor and helped to get planning consent. Most importantly, he was really nice to work with.
Polly Cowan
Sep 19, 2020
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We have had a great experience with Fife architects and are delighted with the results. Lucy was incredibly professional. Her creative designs were thoughtful and reflected our wishes; we would highly recommend Fife architects.
John Gillies
Jul 31, 2020
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Imaginative, experienced, helpful - with lots of modern stuff to help us visualise the ideas. Excellent
Brent Walker
Jul 30, 2020
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My wife and I commissioned Fife Architects to design our new build house in Colinsburgh, manage the planning application and also oversee the construction phase with our main contractor. We found Fermin and Lucy delightful to work with. They have great vision, a fine sense of aesthetics and massive amounts of professionalism. The end result is a fantastic property that is a joy to live in. We can heartily recommend them.
Natalie Saint-Martin
Jul 29, 2020
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We have had a very good and satisfying experience, and we are totaly satisfied with the results. Thank you Lucy for your work.
Sandra Doherty
Jun 13, 2020
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We used Fife Architects to design our extension and house renovation. Fermin worked closely with my husband (who was also the Joiner and Mains Contractor) and incorporated everything we wanted and more into our plans. He came up with excellent ideas and a great design. We couldn't be happier with our house and would highly recommend Fermin and Lucy.
David Marchbank-Smith
May 27, 2020
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Building a house from scratch was a retirement objective of my self and my wife Julie. From site identification through design, planning, warrant and build Fermin was a superb support. In conjunction with Oakwrights of Hereford and Fife Architects we now live in a splendid Oak Framed house in the East Neuk of Fife.
Kas
May 16, 2017
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Fife Architects handled our project with professionalism and were very easy to work with being both friendly and approachable. They immediately understood what we wanted to achieve and their design transformed our house beyond our expectations. The project ran smoothly from start to finish and on time and we are thrilled with the end results.