Cardboard cathedral designer wins top prize

Friday, March 28th, 2014

One of architecture’s most prestigious international awards has been given to the man behind Christchurch’s cardboard cathedral.

Shigeru Banhas been named the winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize.

The 56-year-old Tokyo-born architect is known for his elegant, innovative and resourceful approach to design, as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Ban will be given the distinguished award at a ceremony at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum on June 13, recognising his work creating community buildings for disaster victims around the work. Continue reading

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