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Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral

Presented by Beca

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When: Wednesday, 27 August 7.30pm

Venue: Transitional Cathedral

Price: $25 / $23


Buy tickets:Click here


In Christchurch’s inner city an innovative and symbolic structure has just taken shape: a ‘cardboard cathedral’ to stand in for the historic building devastated by the earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.

In essays, building plans and specially commissioned photography, Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral tells the story of the building’s remarkable design and construction. It outlines the world-famous, award-winning architect’s concerns about post-disaster responses and the role architecture can play in re-establishing a community. WORD Christchurch is proud to be launching this beautiful book in the cathedral itself, with author Dr Andrew Barrie in conversation with Shigeru Ban.

Be a part of this historic occasion and hear the fascinating story behind Christchurch’s Transitional Cathedral.

Stay behind afterwards to have a celebratory drink with Auckland University Press for the official launch.

WORD-Sponsors-BECA


Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral

Presented by Beca



WORD-Web-Event-SHIGERUBAN

In Christchurch’s inner city an innovative and symbolic structure has just taken shape: a ‘cardboard cathedral’ to stand in for the historic building devastated by the earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011.

In essays, building plans and specially commissioned photography, Shigeru Ban: Cardboard Cathedral tells the story of the building’s remarkable design and construction. It outlines the world-famous, award-winning architect’s concerns about post-disaster responses and the role architecture can play in re-establishing a community. WORD Christchurch is proud to be launching this beautiful book in the cathedral itself, with author Dr Andrew Barrie in conversation with Shigeru Ban.

Be a part of this historic occasion and hear the fascinating story behind Christchurch’s Transitional Cathedral.

Stay behind afterwards to have a celebratory drink with Auckland University Press for the official launch.

WORD-Sponsors-BECA

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When: Wednesday, 27 August 7.30pm

Venue:Transitional Cathedral

Price:$25 / $23


Buy tickets:Click here


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