▼Highlights of this case study

Challenge: An exhibition in a historic building without architectural drawings. Risk of construction being impossible due to the inability to convey the "thickness of the columns."

Introduction: We Scanat to create a 3D model of the space and shared the data with a team of architects in Mexico.

Results: 3D models have become a "common language," enabling us to achieve zero ordering errors and rework even during remote collaboration with overseas partners.

\KYOTOGRAPHIE is using it too!/ Turn sites without blueprints into 3D models with just a smartphone

◼︎About KYOTOGRAPHIE

・The story is set in a "historic building" for which no architectural plans exist

"KYOTOGRAPHIE," one of Japan's largest international photography festivals.
Since the festival is held not only in well-organized venues like art museums but also in traditional townhouses and historic buildings that lack architectural blueprints, a precise understanding of the space is essential to ensuring the quality of the exhibition.

◼︎Challenges Before Implementation

・"Depth" and "construction risks" that photos can't convey

Simply sharing "photos and videos" as we have done in the past does not accurately convey "depth" or "sense of distance" to overseas artists.
Even failing to grasp something as simple as the thickness of a column could lead to ordering the wrong size materials, creating a critical situation where construction becomes impossible on-site.

◼︎How We Discovered Scanat and Why We Chose It

From "Recording" to "Production Infrastructure"

We initially introduced it to archive records during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we soon realized, “Couldn’t this be used not only after an exhibition ends, but also before it begins (during production)?” This insight led us to view it as a potential production infrastructure.

◼︎Benefits of Implementation

・In collaboration with Mexico, we have implemented the rendering process

Since its implementation, our coordination with partners on the other side of the globe has improved dramatically.

Before: Photo sharing only → Dimensions unknown, high risk of rework

Next: 3D Data Sharing → CAD Integration and Rendering

We shared detailed ceiling drawings with our team of architects in Mexico, and the construction plan was finalized with such precision that it felt as if we were all in the same place.

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◼︎Future Outlook

・3D data serves as a "common language" to prevent on-site errors

“It was only because we had the 3D data that all of our communication was possible,” said Zoe Lee, Head of Exhibition Production.

Even details that words and photos can’t convey become immediately clear with 3D data.

Scanat more than just a measurement log; it serves as a "common language" that connects teams across borders, continuing to provide peace of mind on the job site.

\KYOTOGRAPHIE is using it too!/ Turn sites without blueprints into 3D models with just a smartphone