LONDON, ENGLAND.- 2006 marks the tenth anniversary of Architecture Week, the annual national public celebration of historical and contemporary architecture in the UK, which this year takes place from 16 – 25 June.

The week aims to explore architecture and the built environment via the arts and culture in an entertaining and informative way, with a rolling schedule of activities organised and co-ordinated through Arts Council England, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Architecture Centre Network offices across the country.

This year's theme is 'The Power of Ten' and the week will showcase over 500 events across the UK - many organised on the idea of 10 - featuring celebrated architects and celebrities, exhibitions, talks and tours. Full details can be found at www.architectureweek.co.uk.

Highlights include: open-air bus tours of London with an architectural expert; talks by artists, architects and psychoanalysts; a massive selection of inspiring architecture exhibitions; and even the annual chance to get an architect to redesign your home!

Already this year the National Portrait Gallery, Science Museum, Kew Gardens, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Freud Museum, South London Gallery, Habitat's new Regent Street store and The Lighthouse (Scotland's National Architecture and Design Centre) have committed to hosting events.