It's Architecture Week

Some might say it is typical of architects to create a week that is ten days long. But, on the other hand, building in two weekends does increase the opportunities to take advantage of what's on offer.

Architecture Week is a joint Arts Council and RIBA initiative aimed at promoting the cause of good design - past, present and future.

All kinds of events - exhibits, tours, presentations and debates - are scheduled for numerous locations around the country. Various 'starchitects', the profession's leading lights, are speaking on a range of current issues; and a long list of practices will be opening their doors to visitors.

Up-to-date information is available at www.archweek.co.uk - a site that is a bit basic but highly functional - and much easier to cope with than the rather perverse green, red and mauve guide book.

Elliott Chase