The front of Fife College’s Kirkcaldy Campus has been given a new look, thanks to the efforts of a talented young design student.
Niamh Hogwood, 20, from Cardenden, won a student competition to come up with ideas to revamp the outside front area of the college earlier this year.
Students, staff and visitors can now enjoy a range of new external features including planting, lighting and social seating areas.
The works, which took place over the summer, have been completed by the college’s estates team and contractor Marshall Construction.
Niamh, who graduated from her HND 3D design with interiors course last week at the St Bryce Kirk, said: “I’m really chuffed how the layout has turned out, the vibrant colours, which match the college logo, look great on the benches.
“We’ve even managed to create a space to showcase student artwork in the future which is brilliant.
“Knowing that what I have designed will remain part of the campus for many years to come for people to enjoy is an amazing feeling.”
She said her studies had helped her get to grips with topics such as sustainability, architectural research and landscape drawing.
She hopes to land work in an architectural firm now she has graduated.
Sue Reekie, chief operating officer at Fife College, said she was thrilled one of the students had left her mark on the landscape.
“Thanks to Niamh’s fantastic designs, the front of our Kirkcaldy Campus has been transformed from a concrete open area into an attractive social space with planting, walk ways and featured lighting,” she said.
“Niamh has shown she has a great flair for landscape architecture and we are delighted that we have helped her on her journey to a promising career.”
Derek Clarke, general building commercial director at Marshall Construction, said: “It is quite unusual for us to get a brief from a student. But the works at the front of the campus were a real pleasure to deliver.
“Niamh’s designs made great use of the space and we hope students will be able to enjoy the area for many years to come.”
