Case overview
Situated in a prime location at the intersection of Vasilissis Sofias and Rizari streets, the museum occupies a central position within the city’s cultural landscape. Since 1959, this area has been designated as the “Cultural Center of Athens,” envisioned as a vibrant hub of cultural activities encompassing libraries, museums, galleries, theaters, and educational institutions.
Vivestia has made its mark, having crafted immersive VR tours for all the War Museums across Greece, adding a modern dimension to their historical significance.
The Brief
War Museum Athens wanted to give visitors a new way to explore its history. With its many exhibits covering Greece’s military past, the museum needed a way to show everything clearly.
The Challenges:
1. Diverse Exhibit Spaces
2. Expansive Facilities
3. Numerous Amenities
4. Rebranding Requirements
5. Desire for Enhanced Brand Innovation
6. Improving Communication with Visitors and Partners
Our Approach
Vivestia assembled a team of experts to conduct comprehensive 3D scanning and capture high-resolution imagery of the War Museum Athens. The team meticulously navigated through the museum’s various exhibits, utilizing Matterport technology to capture every unique space, from the historical artifacts to the interactive displays. Additional content, such as descriptions highlighting the significance of each exhibit and historical context, was also created to enhance the Virtual Reality Tour.
Following the completion of the scanning process, Vivestia dedicated time to edit and enhance the captured data. Special attention was given to seamlessly connect the different exhibits and showcase the historical importance of the War Museum Athens. The team refined the 3D models, adjusted lighting and colors, and incorporated atmospheric elements to create an engaging and educational Virtual Reality Tour.
The Results
Vivestia successfully created an immersive Virtual Reality Tour for the War Museum Athens, showcasing its historical significance and educational value to visitors from around the world.
To ensure the long-term success of the Virtual Reality Tour, Vivestia provided the War Museum Athens with ongoing technical support and maintenance services. This included regular performance monitoring and analytics assessment of the Virtual Reality Tour. Any necessary updates, optimizations, or expansions were implemented in collaboration with the museum’s team as they continued to educate and inspire visitors with their rich historical collection.
