June 2025
Results of the Tombs of the Kings, Paphos
Completed the 3D documentation of the site using a SLAM scanner provided by the CONNECTING project.
Final Discussions and Wrap-Up
In the final session of the summer school, all partners participated in a group discussion on the achievements of the ENGINEER project. The conversation covered pending deliverables, preparations for the final event, and the Europa Nostra Awards. The day concluded with a strategic wrap-up, outlining future directions for collaboration and heritage impact.
Geomatics for Cultural Heritage Information Systems
Dr. Branka Cuca, Associate Professor at POLIMI, continued the programme with a comprehensive session on the contribution of geomatics to information management systems for built cultural heritage. Her overview provided valuable insights into the integration of spatial data for effective heritage conservation.
Day 4 – ENGINEER Summer School 3: “Information Management Systems for Cultural Heritage”
The fourth and final day of the ENGINEER Summer School 3: “Information Management Systems for Cultural Heritage” took place on Friday, 13th of June 2025, at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) premises in Paphos. Coordinated by Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI), the day focused on immersive technologies, geomatics, and a final collaborative wrap-up of the project’s key outputs and directions. The day began with a session led by Arch. Li Li, PhD Candidate at POLIMI, who presented on the role of...
Closing Session: From Photogrammetry to Neural Rendering
The day concluded with a presentation by Dr. Mattia Previtali (POLIMI), who introduced participants to the latest techniques in heritage documentation. His talk explored Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) and Gaussian Splatting, showcasing how AI-enhanced photogrammetry is transforming the visual capture and representation of historic sites.
Session: Digital Twin for Cultural Heritage
Dr. Luigi Barazzetti (POLIMI) opened the afternoon with a compelling session on the development of a geospatial multiscale digital twin. His presentation highlighted how digital twin technology supports the conservation and management of heritage assets through integrated data and scalable monitoring solutions.
Day 3 – ENGINEER Summer School 3: “Information Management Systems for Cultural Heritage”
The third day of the ENGINEER Summer School 3: “Information Management Systems for Cultural Heritage” kicked off on Thursday, 12th of June 2025, at the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) premises in Paphos. Coordinated by Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI), the day combined fieldwork with expert-led sessions focused on digital heritage innovation. Participants began the day with a technical visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tombs of the Kings, a central case study of the ENGINEER project. All project...
3D modelling in action
Dr. Francesca Turchetti from POLIMI is now leading a hands-on session on close-range recording and 3D modelling exploitation to support structural analysis. Attendees are actively engaging with the tools and techniques being demonstrated.
