Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West Scanned in 3D for VR Experience
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Leica Geosystems to create a detailed 3D reproduction of Taliesin West, the architect's winter studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. The entire building was scanned using the world's smallest and lightest laser scanner, the BLK360. Foundation president Stuart Graff stated that the collaboration aims to preserve the site for future generations and make it accessible worldwide, allowing people to experience Wright's vision, architecture, and design in new ways. The project is part of the foundation's 3D Lab initiative.
Key facts
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation partnered with Leica Geosystems
- Taliesin West is located in Scottsdale, Arizona
- The building was scanned using the BLK360 laser scanner
- BLK360 is the world's smallest and lightest laser scanner
- Taliesin West currently houses the foundation and a school of architecture
- Stuart Graff is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
- The project aims to preserve Taliesin West for future generations
- The 3D reproduction will make Taliesin West accessible worldwide
Entities
Artists
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Institutions
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
- Leica Geosystems
Locations
- Taliesin West
- Scottsdale
- Arizona