"I have really enjoyed my year out so far and the graduate program has been excellent. I have been working on a range of projects from a pavilion in Shanghai to a skyscraper in Qatar, Doha. Alongside this, we have entered two competitions as a graduate team, winning second prize in one which looked at ways of recycling used mattresses. I have had opportunities to enhance my portfolio as well as my knowledge base. The team trip was a particular highlight as it allowed me to get to know and form strong working relationships with members of my team."

"RHWL is a friendly, sociable practice with an ethos of working hard and playing hard. I would recommend this practice and particularly the graduate program to anyone wanting to further develop themselves as an architect and as a person."

"My time so far at RHWL has been invaluable. In my team I have had the opportunity to work a range of projects from a large high rise residential development in the Barbican Estate to a small pool house for a private residence, making my experience here varied and very beneficial."

"Working with my mentor, who's an extremely experienced architect, has taught me not just the way that buildings work but also how the industry works as a whole, something which I had not really considered at university."

"The student program and its competitions coupled with the great social environment means the experience you gain here is more well rounded and the work more varied than I expected. You really do feel like you are a vital member of your team."

"As soon as I walked through the doors of RHWL I realised I had completely the wrong idea about the place. Set in a beautiful location with the office overlooking the marina and Tower Bridge, the practice is broken up into six teams which instantly breaks down the barriers and creates a sense of community within a relatively large firm."

"The fact that I am the only student in my team means that I am given personal tasks and goals and constant feedback, and am treated like a professional. Inclusion in all of my teams' projects has given me a wealth and variety of experiences, including attending meetings with clients and contractors, site visits, producing competition brochures and graphic visualisations and working on drawing packages."

"The support the students get from the practice is amazing, especially when we were working on this year's student competition entry. Socially too, people are always happy to chat to the students! I'd definitely recommend this as a year out placement."