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In many cities, the cathedral is often the oldest and most prominent building. But what if it is made from cardboard? Christchurch, a major city in the south island of New Zealand, twice devasted by recent earthquakes, had its ChristChurch Cathedral badly damaged in February 2011. The parishioners are now putting the finishing touches to their new temporary home, the Transitional Cathedral in Latimer Square, Christchurch. This would not be so newsworthy if this was not also the world's only cathedral made substantially of cardboard. The building was designed pro bono by Shigeru Ban, who is characterised as a "disaster architect". Ban collaborated with Christchurch architecture firm to design the A-frame structure, rising 78 feet (24 m) in height. This incorporates 86 cardboard tubes of 1,100 pounds each atop 20 feet (6.1 m) long containers. In April 2012 the site was blessed, and construction began on 24 July 2012. The Cardboard Cathedral opened to the public on 6 August 2013 with a dedication service held on 15 August. More information.... |
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