Founded in 2009, the Dunfermline-based Allan Corfield Architects (ACA) had offered specialist services in the self‑build and custom‑build business sectors.
Along with Allan Corfield Structures (ACS), which was established in 2020 to provide structural engineering services to ACA’s clients, the two firms employed 14 staff.
However, the businesses were handed over to liquidator Shona Campbell, chair of Henderson Loggie, where all employees were made redundant with both firms sold.
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Campbell, head of Henderson Loggie’s business recovery and insolvency team, said: “Allan Corfield Architects has built a strong reputation in the self‑build sector over many years.
“Like many practices across the architecture and construction sector, the companies have faced a combination of rising costs and challenging trading conditions.
“Our immediate priority as liquidator is to protect the position of the companies, their staff and creditors.”
DJI Architecture Ltd, founded by ACA’s senior architectural technician David MacFarlane, took over both businesses, with some of the laid-off workers being offered jobs at the new firm.
Campbell added: “By negotiating the sale to DJI Architecture Ltd, we have secured continuity for clients and protected the future of ongoing projects, while retaining specialist knowledge within the new ownership structure.”
MacFarlane joined ACA in 2014 and said his immediate priorities for his new company were to bring stability to the team and its clients.
“We now have the opportunity to build on everything that was good about ACA while creating a stronger, more collaborative and well-managed business for the future,” he said.
All 14 jobs were lost (Image: Getty Images)
Allan Corfield, who was the managing director of both ACA and ACS, thanked all his staff for their efforts over the years.
He said: “Although it has been a very difficult and challenging time, it has been a pleasure to work with so many amazing clients and watch our talented team create stunning homes across the length and breadth of the UK.
“I would like to thank every client, member of staff and consultant who has been on this journey.
“I wish the new team the success that they deserve moving forward.”