The new campus front was designed by the college's 3D Design student, Niamh Hogwood.
Niamh (20), from Cardenden, took part in a student competition to come up with ideas to revamp the outside front area of the College earlier this year but never imagined her ideas would win, never mind become a reality.
Students, staff and visitors to the College can now benefit from a range of new external features including planting, new lighting and social seating areas which are also environmentally friendly.
The revamp of the front of the Kirkcaldy Campus is part of a wider College Estates Strategy which aims to provide a first-class learning environment for all students.
Niamh, who graduated from her HND 3D Design with Interiors course on 26 September 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.
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"I have really enjoyed my course and my three years at Fife College. The course was excellent, and I especially enjoyed learning about sustainability, architectural research and landscape drawing.
"Longer term, I hope to work in an architectural firm, which has a mixture of sustainability, architecture, planning and landscape design in the job. Working in a firm will help to open up further opportunities for me to secure a great future career."
Sue Reekie, Chief Operating Officer at Fife College, added: "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, walkways and featured lighting.
"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, concluded: "It is quite unusual for us to get a brief from a student. 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."
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