We have created a unique "experience project" in Theodosius Cistern, one of the oldest cisterns in Istanbul, built during the reign of Theodosius II (428 - 450 AD).
With this project, visitors coming to the cistern can;
- experience the space perception in three dimensions
- interact with the structure
- and trace the aquaculture of Istanbul.
This special show featuring Turkey's first 360° Projection Mapping system
consists of 5 main sections and offers a 10-minute experience. Intro-Byzantine Periods-Ottoman Empire Periods-Turkey Republic Periods-Outro
With the 360° Projection Mapping method, the columns, walls and ceiling make the visitors virtually experience history.
During the first 90 days of the project, all teams came together almost every week and the project process was managed.
Our most important issue was not to damage this 1,600-year-old historical texture and not even a screw was used in the project.
Wind calculations were made against situations such as earthquakes and special cabinets were produced in conditions
with 100% humidity to protect electronic devices.
At the beginning of the visual work, the historical story of the Cistern inspired our creative design, while we modeled our entire project location in 3D.
All walls and columns were mapped. After all area calculations and mapping was done, the size of the image that appeared was over 20,000 pixels. Rendering period that lasted for days was the most enjoyable time for us under pandemic restrictions.
With 3D animations and special effects, we formed the depth perception that offers a unique experience in the place.
We have prepared an experience that fascinates the visitor and presents all the history of the place.
For the project, a team of 32 people worked over 160 days.
This project, which was presented to the visitors in August 2021, is still active and waiting for its visitors.
We are waiting for you at Theodosius Cistern in Istanbul to experience the history.
The world's most modern 360 projection mapping experience, in one of the oldest and most fascinating structure in the world!
Project Owner: TUCE Investment, Kultur AS, IMM
Project Director: Burcu Övündür
Project Content Officer: Melis Keskin
Project IT Manager: Sait Seven
Project Operations Director: Orçun Akkoyun
Project Sound Team: Astel Display Systems
Project Multi-Screen Management: Visio Vox
Project Electrical Infrastructure Team: Tenax Engineering
Project Display Systems : Astel Display Systems
Project Truss Systems: Argos Engineering
Project Owner Art Director: Sinem Özcan
Visual Production : Project Istanbul
Project, Producer: Cansu Ergin
Executive Producer : Birol Erdoğan
Creative Director : Surhay Kılıç
3D Artist : Berk Polat
3D Modeling : Arda Özkanca
Motiong Graphics Designer : Murat Kılıç
Music Designer : Rammy Roo
Sound FX Designer : Tuğrul Gültepe
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