The Cardboard Cathedral (Transitional Cathedral)

The Transitional Cathedral, widely known as the Cardboard Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral on the corner of Hereford and Madras Streets, beside Latimer Square in central Christchurch. Built after the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, it was designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban with Warren and Mahoney and dedicated in August 2013. Its distinctive A-frame is made from large cardboard tubes under a polycarbonate roof, with a triangular stained-glass window at the front, and it seats around 700 people.

Led by Dean Ben Truman, the Cathedral welcomes people of all faiths and none, and is open daily for prayer, reflection and visits. Sunday services are Holy Eucharist at 8am, Choral Eucharist at 10am and Choral Evensong at 5pm, with Holy Eucharist at 12.05pm on weekdays and Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir during school terms. Services are also streamed online.

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