Architect awarded extended contract for major St Andrews West development

St Andrews West - Studio LBA and Headon Developments

Award-winning architecture and design practice Studio LBA has been appointed for the next residential phase of the St Andrews West masterplan development, following successful progress of the first residential phase, which is due for completion November 2026.

Neighbouring the iconic St Andrews Links and West Sands Beach, St Andrews West is a mixed-use development, creating a sustainable new community. It will comprise of 900 homes alongside retail, education, and a business hub. The vibrant new neighbourhood is also home to the exemplary Madras College School and luxury Morar Living care home. 

With 46 homes already complete and 54 under construction, this next phase will introduce 110 additional homes, including family houses, flats, downsizer apartments and mid-market rent apartments and homes designed to meet the market's diverse needs.

St Andrews West LLP is the Master Developer of the St Andrews West Development. The developers are committed to delivering high-quality public greenspaces, active travel routes and biodiversity initiatives. Aligning with Scotland’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, every home will be powered by air-source heat pumps and designed to achieve a minimum EPC rating of B. 

Lynsay Bell, Managing Director of Studio LBA, commented: “LBA’s design approach for these residential phases draws inspiration from the traditional St Andrews vernacular and its unique context, while reimagining contemporary living through energy-efficient homes. At the core of our vision is quality placemaking, aiming to foster a strong sense of community and create beautiful, functional homes. We’re excited to build on this foundation, with a continued focus on design, sustainability, and placemaking to further enhance residents’ quality of life.”

The next phase will prioritize modern design elements, including pitched gables, fisherperson colony-style apartments, and heritage-inspired exterior details, all reflecting the town’s rich architecture. These features blend seamlessly with contemporary elements, resulting in a visually appealing environment that is elevated by high-quality materials, bespoke detailing, and thoughtful landscaping.

St Andrews West will offer shared spaces for all ages, such as play areas and community gardens, connected by green routes and tree-lined streets to improve accessibility for both people and wildlife. The streets are designed to be safe, sociable, and pedestrian-friendly, with recessed parking and natural screening to minimize the visual impact of cars, encouraging active travel and fostering community engagement.

Joe Headon, Managing Director of Headon, said: “We are excited to continue our work on St Andrews West, which has been decades in the making.  As a family-run business rooted in St Andrews for over three decades, we pride ourselves on a personal service, exceeding expectations for developing high quality homes and communities. It’s great to see the  first residents settled in their new homes, already benefiting from the modern features of the development.”

“We’ve been impressed with the design-led approach from Studio LBA in the early phases of the development, incorporating innovative and energy efficient features throughout. They will bring this into future phases as we continue to shape a sustainable, connected community.” 

For more information about St Andrews West visit https://standrewswest.co.uk/.