An infographic showing a proposed method of reinforcing ChristChurch Cathedral.
An infographic showing a proposed method of reinforcing ChristChurch Cathedral.
A close up of some damaged stonework of Christ Church Cathedral.
The damaged slate tiles on the roof of Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of a detail of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of a detail of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of a detail of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A close up of the crumbled stonework of Christ Church Cathedral.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christ Church Cathedral with its spire missing".
A photograph of a detail of the damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
A photograph of a window in the damaged ChristChurch Cathedral.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christ Church Cathedral.
A couple standing in front of the damaged ChristChurch Cathedral.
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Worcester Street from Latimer Square to the Christ Church Cathedral".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christ Church Cathedral looks uncharacteristically unkempt".
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Fitzgerald Avenue in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Fitzgerald Avenue in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Fitzgerald Avenue in Christchurch.
A photograph of Julia Holden's painting 'Cathedral' displayed on a billboard on Fitzgerald Avenue in Christchurch.
A video of interviews with members of the public about which option they prefer for the restoration of the ChristChurch Cathedral. The options considered are those unveiled by the Anglican Church: the restoration option which would restore the current cathedral; the traditional option which would reinterpret the original cathedral in modern materials; and the contemporary option which would create a new building featuring a lightweight timber frame, more glazing, and modern interiors.
The northern side of the Christ Church Cathedral with the cafe and store in the foreground. Shipping containers have been placed around the eastern side of the Cathedral to protect the road from falling debris. Wire fencing has also been placed around the building as a cordon. To the right, the damaged and party deconstructed tower can be seen with the missing spire which fell during the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christ Church Cathedral showing the new damage inflicted by the 13 June 2011 aftershock".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Cathedral".
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph looking south down Colombo Street from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance a crane is hanging over Cathedral Square. Below the crane is the partially-demolished tower of the ChristChurch Cathedral. A pile of rubble is sitting in front.
A photograph of the front of the badly-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. The Rose Window has been removed and steel bracing is holding up the remains of the front facade. A large pile of rubble from the partially-demolished tower can be see to the left.
A photograph of a detail of the front of Christ Church Cathedral. A stained-glass window remains intact despite the collapsed stonework that surrounds it. The upper part of the front wall has crumbled. Steel bracing has been placed against the wall to limit further damage.
A video of a press conference with Bishop Victoria Matthews in the Botanic Gardens about the plans for the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral. Matthews announces that the cathedral will be deconstructed, allowing the safe retrieval of taonga and heritage items within the building.