The Cardboard Cathedral, replaces the Christchurch Cathedral, which was severely affected in the Christchurch earthquake of 2011. Crafted by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, The Cardboard Cathedral got open to the public in August 2013.
It is made from 98 similarly sized cardboard tubes and 8 steel shipping containers and can be classified as Christchurch's strongest, earthquake-proof structures.
Location: 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Highlights:
It is the world’s only cathedral made just from cardboard.