From New Zealand-Cardboard cathedral architect Shigeru Ban says reaction to the transitional building has been "unexpectedly big" after it broke the prejudice that it would be either humble or cheap.
Ban, from Japan, has designed buildings all over the world and is noted for his innovation with paper-based designs.
He was in Christchurch to see the cathedral officially opened last night.
"I am very happy, especially when I hear some good impressions from the general public."
People had been thanking him for the design - most recently a pianist who performed in a concert in the cathedral yesterday and said the acoustics were very good, Ban said.
He had seen the building when construction was completed, but it was good to now to see it "warmed up" with people and furniture.
"It's actually what I expected - no surprises," he said.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/city-centre/9113548/Cardboard-cathedral-crushes-prejudice
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