Brunelleschi’s Dome

To translate the engineering complexity and history of a monumental Renaissance undertaking into a three-dimensional visual space. The project goes beyond the limits of traditional visits, making the pioneering technical solutions and period machinery devised for the construction of the dome perfectly visible and understandable.

A multimedia experience in Location-Based Experience (LBE) format, made up of a single continuous Virtual Reality (VR) piece. The use of headsets guarantees total, high-impact visual immersion, placing audiences directly at the centre of the historical reconstruction.

First-person authored narration: The choice to entrust the story to the voice of Filippo Brunelleschi creates an intimate, engaging bond with the user, turning the storytelling into a moving, first-hand account of the insights and challenges that redefined the history of art.
Visualising structural evolution: The virtual reconstruction allows viewers to observe the different phases and ingenious devices used over the years of construction, bringing to life the genesis of an immortal masterpiece and offering a clear architectural perspective.
Accessibility and international reach: The availability of the content in eight languages, including Eastern languages, ensures outstanding penetration into global tourist flows, enhancing the region’s cultural offering in close synergy with the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore.