Views of Al-Balad, the old quarter of Jeddah
Pedro and Otto also recorded the surface of four traditional buildings in the old city of Al Balad. Despite their cultural significance, many of the recorded buildings have heavily deteriorated and their interiors risk collapsing in their near future.
Pedro Miró recording the first facade of a traditional building in Jeddah3000 photos were taken to record the facade and processed to make this 3D model
[Left] Detail of one of the four facades recorded. – [Right] Details of the second facade recorded
The 3D model of the information recorded was CNC milled and compared with the original
The team took more than 3,000 photographs at each site using both photogrammetry and the FARO Focus laser scanner and preliminary processing demonstrates both the precision and adaptability of these two technologies.
Third facade recorded
The fourth site recorded
Fourth site recorded
The team trained twelve Saudi students from the Jameel House of Traditional Art/Jeddah on the basic principles and techniques for photogrammetry, an effective, affordable and easily transferable technique for recording cultural heritage.
Pedro Miró teaching at the Jameel House of Traditional Arts/Jeddah
The Foundation´s team worked with Saudi artist Ahmad Angawi during training and recording
Pedro Miro demonstrates the technique for recording with photogrammetry
Students practice photogrammetry
Otto Lowe explains techniques for controling light during photogrammetric recording.
Students practice photogrammetry
As part of their programme, the students recorded a number of delicately carved surfaces and intricately structured wooden lattice work-both hallmarks of Al-Balad.
Photogrammetry workshop in Jeddah
As part of the training, students practice photogrammetry
