A digital initiative attempting to do public good by digitally preserving spatial heritage for historical records in 3D.
We are The Ƶeitgeist Archive. Our mission is to create hyper-realistic digital twins of transient commercial spaces, at-risk architecture, and historical landmarks.
We utilize Gaussian Splat technology to capture not just the geometry, but the light, reflection, and "lived-in" atmosphere of a space.
The process involves taking 500~3000 photos of an area. A typical scan takes between 15 to 40 minutes. Scanning is noninvasive, safe, and requires no intervention.
Data permanence is our priority. All raw volumetric scans are processed and physically burned onto M-DISC™ optical media, ensuring data integrity for up to 1,000 years.
To request a site preservation, report an at-risk location, or access the full data repository, please contact us.
This archive was initiated by Damjan Cvetkov-Dimitrov after losing countless buildings & interiors around the world to decay, lack of maintenance, improper restoration or instances like the Nakagin Tower in Tokyo.