Cathedral Made Out of Cardboard Quiz

What material was used to build the Transitional Cathedral in Christchurch?

• Cardboard

• Steel

• Concrete

• Brick

Who was the world-renowned architect that designed the Transitional Cathedral?

• Zaha Hadid

• Norman Foster

• Shigeru Ban

• Frank Gehry

What is the focus at one end of the Transitional Cathedral?

• A steel structure

• A wooden sculpture

• A cardboard cross

• A concrete pillar

What is the building's entire outer skin made of?

• Concrete

• Steel

• Wood

• Translucent polycarbonate

How long was the Transitional Cathedral designed to last?

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 100 years

What does the cardboard cathedral symbolize in Christchurch?

• The city council

• The tourist map

• The earthquake itself

• The city's progress

What was the first non-commercial structure to be built in the city centre after the earthquakes?

• A shopping mall

• A hotel

• A museum

• The Transitional Cathedral

What does the cardboard cathedral represent in terms of moving on?

• The city's history

• The city's rebuilding

• The city's stagnation

• The city's destruction

What is the main purpose of the Transitional Cathedral?

• To house art exhibitions

• To provide a venue for concerts

• All of the above

• To be a temporary home for the Anglican Cathedral congregation

What does the cardboard cathedral demonstrate in post-disaster environments?

• The impossibility of rebuilding

• The lack of progress

• The possibility of innovation and sustainability

• The need for commercial structures