Cardboard Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Transitional Cathedral features 96 thick cardboard tubes forming an A-frame structure, reaching 24 meters high with polycarbonate roofing and shipping container walls.
Following the 2011 earthquake that damaged the original ChristChurch Cathedral, Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed this temporary replacement, which opened in August 2013.
The cathedral combines religious services with community gatherings, hosting conferences and events while accommodating 700 people in its main space.
Located at the intersection of Hereford and Madras Streets in Latimer Square, the cathedral remains open to visitors daily until 4:00 PM.
Each of the 96 cardboard tubes weighs 500 kilograms and features special waterproof polyurethane coating with flame retardants for structural integrity.
Location: Christchurch City
Architects: Shigeru Ban
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +6433660046
Email: admin@christchurchcathedral.co.nz
Website: http://cardboardcathedral.org.nz
GPS coordinates: -43.53240,172.64300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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