The 3DBigDataSpace project, a groundbreaking European initiative focused on advancing 3D digital heritage, defined key milestones and upcoming activities during its kick-off meeting in Trento, Italy. Hosted by project partner FBK (Fondazione Bruno Kessler), the event provided an invaluable opportunity for the consortium to connect, exchange ideas, and lay the foundation for a successful collaboration.
“Spending two days together in Trento was incredibly valuable. Meeting in person strengthened our cooperation, allowed for dynamic discussions, and set the stage for efficient teamwork moving forward.” (Sander Münster, Project Coordinator, SFU Jena)
FBK proved to be a fantastic host, providing an inspiring setting for discussions that will shape the project’s direction. The consortium, composed of leading experts in digital heritage, data science, and immersive technologies, took this opportunity to align their approaches, define key milestones, ensure seamless collaboration across work packages, and set the stage for the project’s ambitious objectives.
“It’s truly inspiring to see so many colleagues from different backgrounds and expertise come together, share ideas, and collaborate toward a common goal. Bringing our heads together in Trento reminded us that strong connections and open dialogue are key ingredients for making both the project and its communication efforts a success.” (Kerstin Muff, Communication Lead, TMO)
Enhancing Data Processing and Validation
One of the project’s major achievements will be the successful aggregation of over 50,000 3D models and to ensure metadata accuracy and smooth integration into the common European data space for cultural heritage.
To achieve this, strong interconnections between work packages will ensure robust data processing pipelines, with a focus on metadata quality and validation methods. The team is actively working on defining automated and manual validation approaches, ensuring high-quality and reliable 3D data outputs.
Creating Engaging 3D Experiences
The project is also advancing the development of immersive 3D experiences using the collected models. By aligning different demo cases with available toolsets, the partners ensure that technological and content-related dependencies are well-managed, ultimately creating engaging and interactive cultural heritage experiences for users.
Training, Events, and Future Prospects
To maximize impact, the 3DBigDataSpace project is planning a series of workshops and training events, fostering knowledge-sharing and engagement within the digital heritage community. The first key event will take place in May in Austria:
- CIPA Summer School 2025 ”Digitisation of Built Heritage at Risk” from 20-25 May 2025 – read more here:
Looking Ahead
The next steps for the project include the definition of testing methodologies for validation and further developing immersive 3D applications. The 3DBigDataSpace team remains committed to pushing the boundaries of 3D digital heritage, ensuring that cultural institutions, researchers, and the public can benefit from these advancements.
For more information about the 3DBigDataSpace project, upcoming events, or collaboration opportunities, please contact the coordinator:
Jun. Prof. Dr. Sander Münster (sander.muenster@timemachine.eu)