The Jiangdong Xiao House Virtual Museum employs point cloud scanning and immersive systems to digitally preserve century-old Hakka five-hall architecture. Utilizing 3D modeling and VR navigation, the project creates a comprehensive digital cultural platform, systematically preserving structural characteristics and craftsmanship while establishing infrastructure for architectural culture research and promotion.
Addressing natural aging of century-old Hakka architecture, this project tackles dual technology and content digitization challenges. The core issue involves utilizing modern digital technologies while maintaining historical authenticity and developing effective interactive educational systems. The team ensures digital reconstruction accuracy while designing interfaces for diverse user groups. Through systematic requirement analysis and technical assessment, we developed an integrated solution balancing cultural preservation, educational dissemination, and technical feasibility, providing a replicable framework for similar cultural digitization projects.
The project employs point cloud scanning for precise building measurement, acquiring high-resolution spatial data and material information. 360-degree panoramic photography combined with 3D modeling achieves complete interior and exterior reconstruction. Users access virtual environments through VR/AR interfaces for unrestricted navigation and detailed examination. The system encompasses architectural structure, decorative details, and spatial relationships, enabling analysis from overall layout to craftsmanship techniques. Multi-platform architecture ensures consistent high-quality experiences across devices, establishing new technical standards for architectural culture digital archiving.
The system integrates 19 cultural knowledge points through 8 interactive game modules and 4 educational animations, creating multi-layered learning architecture. Each element follows educational psychology principles, ensuring effective knowledge transmission and user engagement. Game mechanisms utilize authentic Hakka cultural elements with real-time feedback and progress tracking. Animation content combines historical research with visual design for accurate cultural interpretation. This integrated platform enhances learning effectiveness while establishing scalable digital cultural education infrastructure for international cultural asset promotion.
Production Unit｜Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council
Project Director｜REALWORLD SURVEYING AND GEOMATICS CORP.
Point Cloud Mapping Technical Team｜REALWORLD SURVEYING AND GEOMATICS CORP.
Academic Advisory Team Architectural Historian｜Hui-Min Hsn
Creative Team｜YURI Studio
Art Director｜Allan Yang
Technical Director｜Aslan Hu
Project Manager｜Yun-Hsuan Huang、Chloe Lu
UIUX Design｜Chloe Lu
Motion Design｜Chloe Lu
Web Development｜Cheng-Chia Liu、Edoardo Dominikus
3D Scanning and Modeling｜Yun-Chung Tsai、Po-Wei Wang
Historical Research｜Yun-Hsuan Huang、Min-Ju Lin
Content Strategy｜Yun-Hsuan Huang、Chloe Lu
Copywriting｜Yun-Hsuan Huang
Illustration Design｜Yi-Ting Shih
Photographer Team｜Hsiao Yuchi Chen Wanjing
Special Thanks Jiadong Xiao House Management Unit、Local Cultural Workers、Related Academic Institutions
- Liudui Community Kitchen: 3D Scanning Documentation and Digital Archive Presentation (Hakka TV)
- Hakka Cultural Development Center: 3D Digital Preservation Results Presentation (Pingtung News)
- 3D Scanning Brings New Life to Historic Houses: Immersive Exploration of Liudui Hakka Community Kitchen (Liberty Times)