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In this week's #ArtThursday, we look at the work of modernist architect Shigeru Ban, for whom structural design isn't just an exercise in aesthetics, but rather a means of solving important problems during humanitarian crises.

Though Ban stands as the mind behind iconic structures such as the Centre Pompidou-Metz in Lorraine, France, his temporary structures have perhaps garnered the most recognition, earning him this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious honor in the field of modern architecture.

In the wake of massive crises, Ban has lent his skills to designing temporary structures that bring both shelter and beauty to people in need. After a powerful quake struck the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2011 and severely damaged the city's iconic 19th-century cathedral, Ban worked with local firm Warren and Mahoney to build the Cardboard Cathedral. The stunning, A-frame structure was made primarily out of cardboard tubing and paper, Ban's predominant materials that are both cheaply accessible during times of crisis and are largely recyclable when the buildings come down.

For more photos and videos from Shigeru Ban's structures around the world, browse the #shigeruban hashtag. To see more from the Cardboard Cathedral in New Zealand, tap the blue location text above.

Photo by @samlin86

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