Nogueira, I.B.R.; Rebello, C.M.; Moreira, L.C.D.S. Augmented Reality in Architectural Heritage Preservation: A Comprehensive Digitization Approach Validated in Salvador’s Pelourinho District – Brazil. Preprints2023, 2023090038. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0038.v1
APA Style
Nogueira, I.B.R., Rebello, C.M., & Moreira, L.C.D.S. (2023). Augmented Reality in Architectural Heritage Preservation: A Comprehensive Digitization Approach Validated in Salvador’s Pelourinho District – Brazil. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0038.v1
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Nogueira, I.B.R., Carine Menezes Rebello and Lorena Claudia de Souza Moreira. 2023 "Augmented Reality in Architectural Heritage Preservation: A Comprehensive Digitization Approach Validated in Salvador’s Pelourinho District – Brazil" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0038.v1
Abstract
Amidst the rapid urbanization of cities worldwide, there is a pressing need for practical tools to manage and preserve the invaluable architectural heritage contained within them. This research introduces a systematic methodology for digitalizing and interpreting architectural heritage through augmented Reality (AR). The primary goal is to enhance the documentation, preservation, and accessibility of cultural assets, addressing both educational and touristic needs. Focusing on the historic district of Pelourinho in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the study showcases how 3D digitalization combined with AR can provide users with an interactive experience with historical structures, bridging the temporal divide. By integrating the digital replicas of historic buildings into a real-time environment, users gain enriched insights into these structures’ history, architecture, and cultural significance. Though the preliminary results underscore the potential of this approach, comprehensive user testing remains an area for future exploration. This paper thus highlights the potential of AR in historical and cultural preservation, suggesting its broader implications for education, tourism, and heritage management.
Keywords
Cultural Heritage Preservation; Augmented Reality Applications; Methodological Framework; Historic Site Digitization
Subject
Arts and Humanities, Architecture
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