Start on 19/04/202 - ends on 20/05/2024
We are delighted to announce the initiation of the Pooling phase.
Pooling phase, a pivotal step in our journey to create and develop Statues in the Loggia dei Lanzi Digital Twin. This phase represents a collaborative effort to pool resources and data, bringing us closer to the realization of our shared vision.
https://www.build3rs.io/entity/loggia_dei_lanzi#project
The Loggia dei Lanzi, located in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy, is an iconic structure for both its rich history and remarkable architecture.
Built between 1376 and 1382, this open loggia was designed by the architect Orcagna to house ceremonies and receptions for the Florentine republic. Its name comes from the Lanzichenecchi, European mercenaries requisitioned to provide security.
The architecture of the Loggia dei Lanzi features elements typical of the Tuscan Gothic style, with elegant arcades and imposing Corinthian columns. Its magnificently ornate exterior is a remarkable example of the sculptural art of the Italian Renaissance.
Today, the Loggia dei Lanzi houses an impressive collection of antique sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces, including such famous works as Benvenuto Cellini’s “Perseus Holding Medusa’s Head” and Giambologna’s “The Rape of the Sabine Women”. This iconic site continues to attract visitors from all over the world, offering a captivating insight into the history and art of Florence.
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Capturing initial data and assembling a digital twin
The aim of this first funding objective is to gather all the data needed to create an initial digital twin of the statues in the Loggia dei Lanzi, which will then be used to create usable 3D models. At this stage, all the data will be assembled in a global model that is not optimised for a specific use case.
Pooling details
Step 1: Data collection through datahunting open to users and partners
This first milestone in the Loggia dei Lanzi consists of the creation of digital twins of 7 mythical statues found on the monument.
The statues are as follows:
- Perseus holding the head of Medusa by Cellini,
- The Abduction of the Sabine women,
- Hercules fighting the centaur Nessus,
- The Abduction of Polyxene,
- Lion, emblem of the city by Flaminio Vacca,
- Ancient lion from the Roman period,
- Menelaus carrying the body of Patroclus.
The hunt for data is on! In return for $PLAY initially and royalties later, contributors can share data they own or go on site to collect data for the occasion.
The amount allocated for this data collection is 140 000 $PLAY. Each statue corresponds to 20 000 of the amount
How do you capture data?
Simply take a photo or film of the object from all angles, 360° horizontally and vertically. The minimum resolution of your lens should be 1.2 Megapixels.
For more information on the technical specifications required, the submission process and fees, visit our Discord (https://discord.com/invite/6H8MKMsBbV). A dedicated channel will be available to answer any questions you may have about datahunting.
Step 2: AI training and creation of NeRF scenes: Aggregating all the data by aligning it in a single spatial reference frame to create a 3D model that incorporates all the richness of the source data.
Our AI, named Zigg-E, will analyse all the incoming data to define their angle of view in relation to each other, and thus align them in a single 3D reference frame. However, all these points of view do not represent all possible points of view on an object. The AI will therefore create the set of missing viewpoints between each pre-existing image. Based on this new set of data, the AI will train itself to create an ultra-detailed 3D model.
Step 3: Creation of exports ready to be sold under licence
At this stage of the project, the master model created by the Zigg-E AI will leave the field of possible uses open. Knowing that for each type of use, an optimisation is necessary, the contributors themselves will decide which optimisation to prioritise.
Step 4: Export sales
The exports will be offered for sale on the Build3rs.io platform marketplace. Each optimisation decided by the contributors to this milestone will be available on the market.
Share of profits :
- Contributors: 62.5%
- Lay3rs commission: 15%
- Data provider: 20%
- Donation for the conservation of the Loggia dei Lanzi: 2.5%
Thank you for reading !
If you had any other questions, can now join our Discord and Telegram and follow us on social media — the team will be happy to answer.
