Edinburgh-based Malcolm Fraser Architects shuts down Published duration 25 August 2015

image caption Malcolm Fraser is regarded as one of Scotland's most inventive architects

One of Scotland's best known architects firms Malcolm Fraser Architects has closed down.

The Edinburgh-based firm won numerous awards across Scotland for its creative designs.

The practice, started in 1993, won eight RIBA Awards, was shortlisted for the Stirling prize and won the Doolan Prize for Dance Base in Edinburgh.

Mr Fraser said: "The work we did is beautiful and important. However we have been unable to make it profitable.

Mr Fraser recently led the Scottish government's town centre task force.

Malcolm Fraser Architects ceased trading on Friday.

The firm won six Edinburgh Architectural Association Building of the Year Awards, and was also recognised for designs for Scottish Ballet and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.

It recently completed a civic hub in Stromness, in Orkney, and a hotel and museum for the Western Isles at Lewis Castle, in Stornoway.

Mr Fraser said: "I am immensely proud of what we have done over 22 years and the influence it has had.

"I hope my colleagues here, and the clients and ongoing work we had, will continue with other architectural practices.

"I, myself, will continue as an independent consultant, but will also work with other architects, including on existing, long-gestating projects."