Queue the first rejection letter.. and from the people I really wanted to work for too:
AKT
The perfect synthesis between art and engineering. *sigh*
They did say they'd keep me on file as they liked my CV and cover letter. And I did say I'd be prepared to start in 2010..

I'm expecting a similar reply from the other specialist engineering firms such as Buro Happold.. looks like I'll have to settle for plain old engineering or even unemployment! Joy!