Transitional Cathedral

cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand

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The Transitional Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a temporary structure built from earthquake-resistant cardboard. It was constructed as a replacement for the city's original Anglican cathedral, which was severely damaged and deemed beyond repair following the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Designed to stand for decades, it serves the community until a permanent replacement can be built. The earthquakes caused widespread destruction in Christchurch, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and buildings, including both the Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals.12

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The Transitional Cathedral, made of durable earthquake-resistant cardboard, was designed to stand for decades, or until a permanent replacement for the original structure could be built. Pop. (2006) 360,768; (2020 est.) 394,700.
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The Transitional Cathedral, made of durable earthquake-resistant cardboard, was designed to stand for decades, or until a permanent replacement for the original structure could be built. Pop. (2006) 360,768; (2020 est.) 394,700.
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