Digital Representation of Palladian Architectures. From 3D modeling to Augmented Reality

The research presented here focuses on the representation of some architectures by Andrea Palladio using new technology. From the analysis of the work of this architect, we have applied all the advanced digital instruments to consider all the possibility for studying and describing the relevant character of them. The main procedures we used are: modeling, rendering, animation, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing. The method allowed us to comprehend better the configuration of some works and the architectures themselves permitting to test hardware and software we use to verify the dependability of the system. The results show that Palladian architectures can offer an interesting example for applying new technology.