NGT / 04
Historic heritage and mixed reality
Interpret a place’s memory without changing its authenticity.
Historic heritage and mixed reality
Mixed reality creates new ways to understand monuments, architecture and historic sites. Contextual information, changes to a city over time or interactive accounts of documented events can connect past and present. The physical heritage remains the main reference, not an expendable background for technology.
Historical accuracy and immersive design
A digital reconstruction must distinguish documented evidence from conjecture. Scripts, dates, images and symbols need research using trustworthy sources and relevant experts. Operational constraints also matter: sightlines, visitor safety, restricted access and protection of the building. Technology must serve the site.
Experiences that respect real places
NGT may design scenes layered over existing walls, representations of past events and small challenges that guide attention to architectural details. These are design examples, not statements that tickets are available at a particular monument. Public collaborations depend on the relevant authorities’ approval.
- Add context to buildings and historical events through verifiable sources.
- Clearly separate evidence-based facts from creative interpretation.
- Respect visitor circulation, safety and conservation.
Common questions
Do monuments need permanent construction?
The aim is to minimise physical installation, subject to authorisation and a technical assessment.
Are all digital reconstructions historically exact?
Not always. We should identify what is documented and what is an interpretation.