Křivoklát (CZ)


Visualisation
 

Despite all research the information concerning several buildings remains varied.
While almost all façade details and floor plans of many buildings are sufficiently reproducible, in others these can only be found fragmentarily or not at all. This fact was taken into account by the visualisation of the research results as part of this project. This is the reason for the choice of two forms of presentation.


Three dimensional model of Křivoklát Castle
(Please click the “preview” pictures to enlarge)
 

     
   

 

 

The first visualisation consists of a classical technical model building in the scale 1:500, which disregards smaller orifices such as windows, doors and other details.
The terrain has been extensively reproduced by means of altitude layer lines in order to make the construction and concept of the castle complex intelligible, including the pathways and construction and supply logistics. When seen methodically this model conforms to the current highest scientific demands of Bohemian castle research.
Two older analogue models illustrate the constructional modifications to the castle during other reconstruction periods.
 

Virtual model of Křivoklát Castle
The second and virtual visualisation will on account of its attractive optical effects, show the castle with its complete façade together with further details.
(click to preview to start. quicktime, 2,6 MB)
 

 

For this visualised variation it was necessary to add reliable and accurate details to supplement missing facts. This is, in view of the long standing systematic studies of contemporary Bohemian castle production, both possible and justifiable.

In the case of the virtual visualisation precise and meaningful analogue findings from Písek, Bezděz and Houska castles were drawn on and evaluated.
Virtual visualisations, on account of the fact that they go into far greater detail and can be naturally embellished, are more demonstrative and complex for visitors and interested persons than the traditional three dimensional models.
At the same time they are also scientifically correct and acceptable. 
Tomáš Durdík