Published on: 2026-09-28
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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On the eve of the centennial anniversary of the Leningrad Region, which will be celebrated in 2027, the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering proposed an initiative: to develop projects for the restoration of iconic architectural heritage sites of the region using digital technologies. The idea received support from the Committee for Urban Planning Policy and the Committee for the Preservation of the Region’s Cultural Heritage.
The project’s goal is to create digital information models (DIM) of eight lost and/or being restored objects. The models will reflect both the actual state of the objects and the projects of their prospective restoration (from architectural and engineering solutions to cost estimates). The work is conducted in interdisciplinary teams consisting of students and teachers from SPbGASU, Saint Petersburg Architectural and Construction College (SPASK), and representatives of industry partners.
Based on the developed CIM, VR and AR scenes will be created, allowing a detailed exploration of interior and exterior design solutions.
An exhibition is planned to be held at venues in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, where the project’s results will be presented: design solutions, digital models, and physical mock-ups created using 3D printing.
The “Digital Revival” project is a response to the challenges of the time and the industry. It will demonstrate the capabilities of digital tools in restoration tasks and will contribute to training new specialists on real sites.
Currently, seven faculties, 19 departments, more than 30 teachers, and over 150 students are working on the project!
Project implementation period: September 2026 – December 2027.
We invite partners, students, and teachers to participate in the project.
For questions about participation, write to the email 100lo@spbgasu.ru
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