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Project Overview
Digital Twin generation of a portion of the marble frieze located on the basement of the Tempio Malatestiano, aimed at enabling faithful reproduction for conservation and cultural heritage preservation purposes.
The project involved high-resolution reality capture activities focused on the detailed digital acquisition of the sculptural and decorative elements of the historical marble surface.
Advanced photogrammetric and digital reconstruction workflows enabled the creation of an accurate and measurable Digital Twin capable of preserving both the geometric characteristics and the artistic details of the original artifact.
The generated digital model was intended to support conservation-oriented replication processes, reducing direct intervention on the original artwork while enabling the study, documentation, restoration planning, and reproduction of delicate architectural and decorative heritage elements.
Particular attention was dedicated to the preservation of surface textures, ornamental details, and material discontinuities to ensure high fidelity between the original element and its reproduced counterpart.
Experimental reproduction activities included CNC milling tests on MDF supports followed by manual pictorial texturization processes aimed at simulating the original material appearance and visual perception of the marble surface.
The project demonstrates the strategic role of Digital Twin technologies in the conservation, documentation, accessibility, and long-term safeguarding of historical and cultural heritage assets.
High-resolution Digital Twin generation
Detailed acquisition of sculptural and decorative marble elements
Conservation-oriented digital reconstruction workflow
CNC milling tests on MDF supports
Manual pictorial texturization for material appearance simulation
Support for cultural heritage preservation and restoration activities
