Cardboard Cathedral is designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, The February 2011 Christchurch earthquake (magnitude 6.3) inflicted crippling damage on the Christchurch Cathedral which was the symbol of a city.
photography by © Stephen Goodenough
In response to this situation, we were asked to design the new temporary cathedral. Paper tubes of the equal length and 20 ft containers form a triangular shape.
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photography by © Stephen Goodenough
Since geometry is decided by plan and elevations of the original cathedral, there is a gradual change in each angle of paper tubes. This cathedral, which has a capacity of 700 people, can be used as an event space and a concert space.
There was a media conference in Christchurch on 31st of July, 2011.
photography by © Stephen Goodenough
roject Info:
Architects: Shigeru Ban Architects
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Project Year: 2013
Photographs: Bridgit Anderson, Flickr user Jocelyn Kinghorn, courtesy of Creative Commons.
Project Name: Cardboard Cathedral
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