What have Courtney Cox, Samuel L Jackson, Art Garfunkel and James Stewart all got in common?

Who is the patron saint of bricklayers?

How much does the Statue of Liberty weigh?

If you want to know the answers to these questions and learn more about architecture and the built environment in which you live and work, National Architecture Week 2003, which is having its Eastern Region launch at the University of Cambridge’s new and innovative Centre for Mathematical Sciences today (Friday 20 June), gives you the chance to do just that.

National Architecture Week is a celebration of the best in architecture, with over 300 events around the country - from exhibitions, talks, days out and children’s activities to workshops and open practices, this year’s event is hoping to dispel the myths surrounding the profession and encourage people to take a closer look at their surroundings.

The Centre for Mathematical Sciences is a newly completed project designed by Edward Cullinen Architects. It has just won a national Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award, a Royal Fine Art Commission’s award and is shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building award.

The launch of National Architecture Week in the Eastern Region takes will include keynote speeches from the organisers of the week and users of the new building as well as a tour of the complex. They include the Arts Council for England, RIBA, Architecture Centre Network and Professor Peter Landshoff from the Centre for Mathematical Sciences itself. The Centre’s architect, Ted Cullinen will be present along with Councillor David White, the Mayor of Cambridge.

National Architecture Week runs from 20-29 June 2003.

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