Date: 2010
Location: St Andrews, Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
The design of this sleek contemporary town house required a semi-circular bay stone wall. FA Sweeney was commissioned to construct a curved ashlar, cutting and dressing large, square-cut stone sections and fitting them together to make a perfect semi-circle using 3mm joints.
Date: 2010
Location: Fife
Commisioned by: Commercial Client
This project involved restoration of the original 18th century stonework of the doocot and farm buildings of East Newhall Farm to create the brand new Kingsbarn Distillery and Visitor Centre. The blend of stone steeped in heritage and contemporary glass has made this a successful partnership of old and new.
Date: 2008
Location: Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
As well as working on the original cottage here, restoring the existing stone, we also supplied the stonework for a new extension in a contemporary style.
This ‘new build’ echoes the look of the house but also makes its own mark as an intriguing piece of design. We used different shades and texture of stone to create a unique look and feel to the cottage addition.
Date: 2004
Location: Gateside, Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
The restoration of this early 19th farmhouse was a labour of love for its owners: one of the finishing touches was this traditional stone portico which we made and installed.
The name of the farm is carved into the stone, a testament to the long history of the house and the desire to preserve it for future generations.
Date: 1989
Location: Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
It’s always a good sign when an architect asks you to work on their own house. Especially when the project ultimately wins a major prize – in this case the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award for Scotland which was awarded to architect Robert Steedman.
Muir of Blebo was built as a new house but using traditional architectural designs and authentic materials, chiefly stone, all worked by FA Sweeney. Nick Sweeney’s father received a special award from the Duke of Atholl in 1989 in recognition of his outstanding stonework on the building.
