a "cardboard cathedral"?

[DrLeftover]

yes, it is exactly that:

The cardboard cathedral can accommodate up to 700 people

New Zealand's city of Christchurch has formally marked the completion of its new cardboard cathedral with a dedication service.

The structure, which uses thick cardboard tubes, temporarily replaces the one damaged by the 2011 earthquake until a permanent one can be built.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23698795

 

[Jazzy]

Ingenious and looks really pretty with the stained glass window. Just not sure how waterproof cardboard really could be.

 

[DrLeftover]

More:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/08/15/new-zealand-christchurch-cardboard-cathedral.html


and

http://www.channel4.com/news/cardboard-cathedral-christchurch-new-zealand-earthquake

 

[Evil Eye]

That's surprisingly pretty actually. It looks really light.

Just not sure how waterproof cardboard really could be.

The building is meant to be waterproof, although last month some of the cardboard tubing became soggy and had to be replaced after a heavy downpour.

None too waterproof it seems.