Interview with Darren Aspinall, architect. Age 26. Comes from Wigan, Greater Manchester.

What does your job involve?
During the early stages of a project we work with a client to develop initial design ideas and concepts. Increasingly we use CAD (Computer Aided Design) packages with 3D images, animated walkthroughs and photographic montages to allow the client - and ourselves - to clearly see how the building would look in its environment. The next stage involves working with a team of specialists and consultants to develop the final design to produce a real 'working' building.
Why does it take such a long time to train as an architect?
Did you always want to be an architect?
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
What about the financial rewards?
Which aspects of your work do you like the most?
What about the not so good bits?
Any advice?
And do you look forward to work every day?

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