A study on the digital restoration of an ancient city based on historic building information modeling of wooden architectural heritage: focusing on Suwon Hwaseong

A novel method for digitally restoring ancient wooden architectural heritage, demonstrated through the 3D reconstruction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, offers a comprehensive representation that integrates both external appearance and internal structure. This approach, utilizing Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) with visual effects from Unreal Engine, enhances restoration accuracy by leveraging administrative records and historical documents like the 1796 manuscript 'Uigwe: Royal Protocols of the Hwaseong Fortress.' The study ensures precise digital modeling of complex layouts, including fortress walls and folk houses lacking design records, providing a robust tool for maintenance and repair. This method advances the field by combining detailed architectural data with advanced rendering techniques to create visually and structurally accurate reconstructions.

Kim, S., & Lee, J. (2024). A study on the digital restoration of an ancient city based on historic building information modeling of wooden architectural heritage: focusing on Suwon Hwaseong. Heritage Science, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01473-1