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1. Bridge of Remembrance – Peacock Fountain loop from Riccarton

12.0km

03:03

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2. Cardboard Cathedral loop from Christchurch

8.93km

02:15

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3. World Peace Bell, Christchurch – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

8.10km

02:04

20m

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Bumble-Bee

October 29, 2019

Following the earthquakes, Shigeru Ban was invited to Christchurch by Rev. Craig Dixon, the cathedral's marketing and development manager, to discuss a temporary cathedral that could also host concerts and civic events. The concept was developed during that visit.[3] Ban, who is characterised as a "disaster architect", designed the building pro bono;[4] Ban collaborated with Christchurch architecture firm Warren and Mahoney.[5]

Initially it was hoped to have the cathedral open in February 2012 for the first earthquake anniversary.[3][6] A-frame in style, rising 24 metres (79 ft), it would incorporate 86 cardboard tubes of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) each atop 6 metres (20 ft) long containers.[6] However, it was not until April 2012 that the site was blessed,[5] and construction began on 24 July 2012.[7] Once the decision had been made that the building would remain for St John parish, it was constructed as a permanent structure.[3]

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steffend

December 24, 2018

Although not very nice but because there is not much to see in Christchurch anyway you can see the cathedral made of cardboard or with a lot of cardboard as a material ever.

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December 26, 2023

First earthquake-proof church after the 2011 earthquake

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Location: Canterbury, New Zealand

Cardboard Cathedral

1. Bridge of Remembrance – Peacock Fountain loop from Riccarton

2. Cardboard Cathedral loop from Christchurch

3. World Peace Bell, Christchurch – Peacock Fountain loop from Christchurch

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