The Cardboard Cathedral is officially know as the “Transitional Cathedral” from
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Much is made of the “transitional” building being constructed out of recycled materials, making it one of the most earth-friendly cathedrals on the planet. It was constructed to replace the earthquake-blighted Christchurch Cathedral (above), and designed pro bono by the so-called “disaster architect” Shigeru Ban in 2012. The roof interior consists of 96 cardboard tubesreinforced with laminated wood beams, are “coated with waterproof polyurethane and flame retardants” with two-inch gaps between them so that light can filter inside.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardboard_Cathedral
Construction details; cardboard, wood and glass
Cathedral interior
We attended “Evensong” on Christmas Day and felt the reverence and joy of the people, the space, the choir. The choral singing came from a 10-voice men’s/ boys’ choir, divided antiphonally. They filled the high-ceilinged sanctuary with the “Magnificat,” the “Gloria,” “Puer natus est nobis” (anthem), and responses, celebrating a memorable Christmas Day. Our final carol:
“Omega and Alpha he! /Let the organ thunder, while the choir with peals of glee /now rends the air asunder,”
The joy and reverence of that final service of Christmas Day confirmed that the Spirit could fill that modern space, “where all peoples belong and stand.”