Transitional Cathedral

I had a wonderful day with fellow blipper JMK. We chatted over lunch before wandering round Christchurch CBD. I learnt and saw so much today and took many photo's. JMK had all the answers to my questions, she knew exactly what was and what would be saved and the possibly pending buildings, she should really start up walking tours round the city. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time J.

My shot today is taken from the inside of Christchurch's Transitional 'Cardboard' Cathedral. It was designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and constructed on the site of the former St John's Latimer Square Anglican Church. The Cardboard Cathedral opened to the public on 6 August 2013 with a Diocesan Dedication Service on 15 August. It has seating for 700 and the Cathedral also provides a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and civic and community events. The Cathedral makes use of varied construction materials from cardboard tubes to timber beams, structural steel and concrete. It is the largest 'emergency structure' to be designed by Shigeru Ban. The triangular window design includes 49 panels and incorporates images from Christ Church Cathedral's original rose window.

More shots of Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral

Thanks to all who stopped by to view my aerial shot of Mount Ruapehu, glad you all enjoyed this backblip - I was quite chuffed with those aerial shots.

My thoughts today are with Daughter A and all who live in Wellington, Blenheim and Seddon as an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rocked the capital and top of the South Island and surrounding areas, a very frightening experience for everyone.

Kia kaha - stay strong and keep safe.