Paper Dome, Paper church building in Puli, Taiwan.
The Paper Dome features 58 cardboard tubes arranged in an elliptical shape, forming a temporary church structure designed by architect Shigeru Ban.
Following the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake in Japan, this paper church served the Takatori Catholic community before its relocation to Taiwan in 2006.
This structure functions as both a religious center and a community gathering space, connecting Japanese and Taiwanese communities through shared experiences of reconstruction.
Located at coordinates 23.9414, 120.9271, the Paper Dome welcomes visitors daily and holds regular religious services alongside community events.
The construction of the Paper Dome required 160 volunteers who completed the building in five weeks using sustainable materials and innovative architectural techniques.
Location: Puli
Inception: 2008
Architects: Shigeru Ban
GPS coordinates: 23.94140,120.92710
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:33
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