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

What does your job involve?
Why does it take such a long time to train as an architect?
The format for training is an initial three-year degree at university, one year out working in practice, a further two-year degree course followed by another year working in practice. Finally, to become a chartered architect you have to take a professional studies diploma while working in practice. To design buildings architects need a wide understanding across a number of disciplines, such as structural design, urban design, contract law, construction and knowledge of materials.
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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