From New Zealand-One of architecture's most prestigious international awards has been given to the man behind Christchurch's cardboard cathedral.
Shigeru Ban was today 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 world.
Over the last 20 years, he has worked locals, volunteers and students in places hit by natural or man-made disasters to design and construct simple, low-cost and recyclable shelters and buildings.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9865626/Cardboard-cathedral-designer-wins-top-prize
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