PorMehr Digital Heritage
3D Reconstruction & Photogrammetric Documentation
A digital heritage study combining architectural reconstruction, photogrammetry, and point-cloud analysis to document the PorMehr House, revealing its traditional timber construction, climatic design principles, material condition, and vernacular building knowledge.
Location
Gilan, Iran
Project Type
Documentation & Architectural Research
Status
Research Project
Studio
MasiR Studio
Location
Gilan, Iran
Project Type
Documentation & Architectural Research
Status
Research Project
Studio
MasiR Studio
Digital Heritage
Preserving Vernacular Architecture
The PorMehr House project investigates digital documentation as a tool for preserving the architectural identity of northern Iran. Using 3D reconstruction and photogrammetry, the study records the geometry, material character, and construction logic of a traditional Gilan dwelling, creating a detailed digital reference for future conservation and research.
Architectural Identity
Reading the Gilan House
The house reflects the climatic intelligence of Gilan’s vernacular architecture through its elevated structure, continuous veranda, lightweight timber construction, and deeply projecting roof. These elements form an architecture adapted to high humidity and heavy rainfall while creating shaded, naturally ventilated transitional spaces around the enclosed rooms.
Tectonic Analysis
Understanding How the House Is Built
A detailed reconstruction of the building reveals its construction as a sequence of interconnected layers rather than a single structural system. Foundations, timber framing, floor assemblies, porch elements, ceiling structures, roof trusses, and exterior coverings were separated and studied individually to clarify the traditional logic behind the building’s assembly.
Climate & Form
Architecture Shaped by Environment
The distinctive roof is both the visual identity and environmental regulator of the house. Its steep geometry and generous overhangs protect the timber structure from intense rainfall, while the elevated floor reduces direct contact with damp ground. Together, these features demonstrate how architectural form evolved directly from Gilan’s humid climate.
3D Documentation
From Physical Building to Point Cloud
Photogrammetric surveys transform photographic records of the house into a measurable three-dimensional point cloud. The resulting model captures not only overall proportions but also irregular surfaces, deformation, material textures, and traces of aging that conventional architectural drawings often simplify or overlook.
Accessible Technology
Smartphone-Based Heritage Recording
An important aspect of the project is the use of accessible smartphone photography as a documentation method. By examining image quality, color information, geometric coverage, and reconstruction accuracy, the study explores how relatively low-cost tools can expand the possibilities of architectural surveying beyond specialized scanning equipment.
Condition Mapping
Recording Damage as Architectural Data
The digital model also operates as a condition-assessment tool. Cracks, moisture effects, biological growth, surface erosion, missing elements, and timber deterioration can be located directly within the reconstructed geometry, transforming the point cloud from a visual representation into a spatial record of the building’s current physical condition.
Heritage Reconstruction
A Digital Record Beyond Relocation
As a relocated historic building, the PorMehr House represents a heritage object whose meaning extends beyond its present physical setting. Combining architectural reconstruction, construction analysis, photogrammetry, and condition mapping creates a comprehensive digital archive that preserves not only its appearance, but also the structural knowledge and environmental intelligence embedded within the original architecture.
Service Type: Full Architectural Design · Project credits: Research Project · Designed By: MasiR Studio · Year: 2022 · Software: Rhino Ceros + Lumion
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