Concept images of the reinstatement plans for the Christ Church Cathedral in Christchurch. The collapsed spire of Christ Church Cathedral will be rebuilt in steel rather than using traditional timber techniques proposed by a United States master carpenter under his “people's steeple” plan. Christ Church Cathedral restoration project director Keith Paterson said the people’s steeple plan was rejected because it would be too costly and the timber would take up too much space in the spire. READ MORE:* Steel frame coming off Christ Church Cathedral* Steel and rubble removal to kick-start Christ Church Cathedral rebuild* People's Steeple for Christ Church Cathedral plan demonstrated with large modelAlden Williams/Stuff United States carpenter Marcus Brandt with a demonstration model of his people’s steeple plan in Christchurch in 2017. “Steel was the most pragmatic solution.”Supplied Detailed designs for the rebuilt tower and spire of the Christ Church Cathedral include a lift and new stairs.

Source: Stuff August 24, 2021 16:52 UTC