About Us
About Us
With 50 years of experience, the practice creates locally rooted, community-focused and low-energy designs. We balance creativity with practicality, earning trusted long-term relationships across Fife. Working with a wide range of clients, we deliver imaginative, sustainable buildings. Sinclair Watt Architects is a fully accredited Chartered Practice.
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Our Practice has been established for over 50 years. Although specific requirements for projects vary the core architectural, environmental and social values that underpin our work has remained consistent over the years and focus on providing a high quality service and repeat commissions from our client base are testimony to this.
Our designs are always rooted in their locality, drawing inspiration from their immediate site and wider community context. We understand that projects have their own particular requirements but at the same time, must be influenced and respond to the community they exist within.
We are proud of our Practice’s long established and trusted working relationship with the local communities in Fife. We believe that this in depth knowledge of Fife’s landowners, local community groups and businesses is an enormous strength of our Practice and can greatly assist in facilitating our client’s projects and in building bridges for successful public and private finance initiatives
Clients have included Local Authorities, Public bodies, Enterprise Companies, Housing Associations, Private Businesses, Development Companies and Private individuals.
As a small Practice we pride ourselves in providing a very client centred service that extends well beyond a standard design service to provide imaginative, commercially viable and sustainable buildings. We believe that our work successfully balances imagination and creativity with functionality, commercial awareness and technical expertise.
As a practice we have embraced the new and ongoing legislation relating to energy efficiency in buildings and our aim always is to focus on low energy design solutions.
There is a good balance of experience and enthusiasm within the Practice to enable us to create well designed and imaginative buildings to the highest standard and within budget.
Sinclair Watt Architects is a registered Chartered Practice with the RIBA, a member of the RIAS and our Architects are all registered with the Architects Registration Board.
Our Design Philosophy
Our design philosophy is rooted in creating purposeful, enduring spaces through innovation, sustainability, aesthetic clarity, and a people-first mindset. We explore new ideas and technologies, prioritize environmentally responsible choices, and shape visually refined environments grounded in simplicity and warmth. Above all, we design for the people who will inhabit each space—ensuring that every project feels intuitive, inspiring, and genuinely connected to its users.
Guiding Principles
We design with forward-thinking ideas and emerging technologies, creating solutions that are both functional and future-ready.
Innovation:
We favour a refined, modern, and warm aesthetic—balancing simplicity with meaningful character in every detail.
Sustainability
Our process prioritizes responsible materials and efficient systems, reducing environmental impact while supporting long-term value.
People First
Every project begins with understanding the people who will use the space, shaping intuitive and inspiring environments.
The Team
Our Experts

Mike Rich
Lead Architect

Jenny Smith
Head Engineer (US)

George Doe
Head Engineer (CN)

Maria Jay
Head Engineer (AU)