In New Zealand's Christchurch, a cardboard cathedral will be built for now

Christchurch (New Zealand) - In the New Zealand city of Christchurch, which was damaged by last year's earthquake, a temporary church made of cardboard will be built. This will temporarily replace the 19th-century cathedral, which was so destroyed in the disaster that it cannot be repaired and must therefore be demolished.
The temporary replacement will be 25 meters tall and will be constructed approximately 300 meters from the damaged cathedral. Its construction will cost five million New Zealand dollars (78 million crowns). The building, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, will accommodate 700 people.
Its stability will be ensured by wooden pillars, supporting steel, and also a concrete base. According to the creators, it is designed to withstand weather conditions and also fire, and could be usable for up to 20 years. It is meant to serve until a replacement for the demolished cathedral is constructed.
The earthquake measuring 6.3 struck Christchurch last February. 185 people died in it, and many buildings were damaged to the extent that experts did not recommend repairing them, so they must be demolished.
However, there has not yet been a 100 percent decision regarding the original 131-year-old cathedral. Recently, restorers have spoken out and are asking for the demolition to be reconsidered. They propose to preserve a larger part of the building.