# Cardboard Cathedral

Christchurch, New Zealand

The Cardboard Cathedral is a striking A-frame church built from 96 giant cardboard tubes, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and opened in 2013. It served as a transitional cathedral after the 2011 earthquake wrecked the city's stone original.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Cardboard Cathedral, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -43.53225, 172.64286111

[City page](/cities/christchurch)

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