Archibald Victor Farrier [also known as A. Victor Farrier] was born in Alton, Hampshire on 9 September 1907 and was articled to John Sydney Brocklesby (1879-1955) in London. He also attended the Architectural Association School, in London the Royal Academy Schools in London, and the London County Council School of Building. His studies were interrupted by military service during World War One in which he served in the Artists Rifles, Royal Frying Corps and the Royal Air Force. He completed his studies after the war and qualified as an architect in the early 1920s. In 1922 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (ARIBA). He subsequently practised as an architect in London.
In 1923 Farrier collaborated with the architect George Alfred Rose (1894-?) in submitting a design for a competition for 90 flats and Central Hall at Hampstead Way, Hampstead. They were awarded a second premium.
In c.1930 Farrier formed a partnership with Harold Bailey (1872-1930) as Harold Bailey & Farrier. Bailey died in November 1930, however, Farrier retained the name of the practice until at least 1939
Farrier's address was given as Mount Crescent, Farnham, Surrey in 1911; 7, Thornton Hill, Wimbledon, Surrey [now London] in 1924 and 1939; 92 Hazlewell Road, London in 1939; 92 Victoria Street, London in 1939; and Lulworth House, 2 Ellesmere Road, Weybridge, Surrey in 1987. He died on 8 January 1987
Who's Who in Architecture 1926. Edited by Frederick Chatterton. London: The Architectural Press, 1926