Subproject 1: UNESCO World Heritage Site “Archbishop’s Residence” (Digitization)
Object
The former residence of the Orthodox Metropolitan of Bukovina and Dalmatia (until 1918) is the most important architectural landmark of the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi. The ensemble, consisting of several massive brick buildings, was constructed between 1864 and 1882 according to the designs of Czech architect Josef Hlávka.
After the dissolution of Austria-Hungary at the end of World War I, Bukovina was occupied by Romanian troops. On November 28, 1918, a decision to annex Bukovina to the Kingdom of Romania was proclaimed at the Residence. The Metropolis was dissolved, and the Bukovinian part was integrated into the structure of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Since 1955, the building complex has served as the campus and administrative center of the university. This masterpiece of 19th-century historicism has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
Project Implementation
The Lviv-based company SKEIRON is carrying out the digital mapping of the building complex using two methods: laser scanning and photogrammetry.
Laser scanners measure angles and distances, operating from multiple scanning positions. Photogrammetric scanning captures facades and interior spaces with frescoes, mosaics, and other colored images, which is crucial for reproducing colors faithful to the original. This method is not required in areas where valuable polychrome images are absent.
At the final stage, the data from laser scanning, cameras, and drones are merged. From this dataset, a complete 3D model is created. This model can be used in various ways: as a basis for measurements, drawings, physical models (improving accessibility), and especially for restoration and reconstruction purposes. In the future, presentation in the “metaverse” is also considered.
Technical details are available [here] (English).
Responsible persons on site
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Project lead: Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Tamara Marusyk
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Local contact:
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Dr. Oksana Matiichuk, International Office of the University and Gedankendach Center
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Dr. Olga Kravchuk, Nataliya Masiyan (Project Coordination)
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Further information about other subprojects can be found here: Kulturgutschutz in der Ukraine