Virtual Reconstruction of Medieval Architecture Maic Masuch and B.Freudenberg, T. Strothotte, University of Magdeburg B. Ludowici, S. Kreiker, Museum of Cultural History, Magdeburg 2 / 14 The Excavation in Magdeburg Photograph of the excavation site in 1966 Excavation overview 3 / 14 The Excavation in Magdeburg Excavated foundations Derived foundation plan 4 / 14 Reconstruction data Information sources for the reconstruction: excavation data excavation data deductionsdeductions analogiesanalogies assumptionsassumptions certainty decreasing 5 / 14 The Visualization 6 / 14 Non-Photorealistic Images Sketch-like rendition Emphasizing elements with specific line styles 7 / 14 Hybrid Images Combination of photo, line drawing and rendering Combination of photo and line drawing 8 / 14 Photorealistic Images Column hall of the ground floor Surroundings of the main palace 9 / 14 Reconstruction Data: Findings Some masonry remains serve as example for the appearance of the outside walls. 10 / 14 Reconstruction Data: Deductions The width of the foundation grid supporting the column hall gives the overall shape and height of the ground level. 11 / 14 Reconstruction Data: Analogies Floor tiling from a nearby excavated ottonian cathedral serves as model for the upper floor. 12 / 14 Reconstruction Data: Assumptions Contemporary paintings suggest oil lamps as illumination source particularly in the ground hall,... particularly in the ground hall, which had only 2 small windows. which had only 2 small windows. 13 / 14 The Animation Here comes the video... 14 / 14 Conclusion Choose a visualization method that fits your communicative goal best: non-photorealisticnon-photorealistic hybridhybrid photorealisticphotorealistic Future work: non-photorealistic visualization systemnon-photorealistic visualization system interactive walkthroughinteractive walkthrough