TRADITIONAL AREA OF EDESSA - VAROSI
A project that EXEO – Software House in collaboration with ViLabs – Versatile Innovations took over to implement on behalf of Municipality of Edessa, a part of the program with the acronym “Cineculture” founded from Interreg, in order to represent the traditional area of Varosi in Edessa. The use of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology gave the opportunity to the visitors to have a virtual tour in the area as it was around 100 years ago.
For the implementation 3D models designed with their surrounding environment based in the photographic material which was collected over the years, the guidance of the architect Panteli Papathoma specialist in the restoration of traditional buildings and the documentation research of Zarkada Christina restoration architect from ephorate of modern monuments.
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Deliverables
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Virtual Reality - VR Headset Interactive Application
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First Person Experience - Keyboard / Mouse or Joypad Interactive Application
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Augmented Reality optimized models for Android / IOS Application
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Video Presentation - Presentation of the Implementation
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Video Presentation - Variety of Videos for the exhibition local building in the area ( House of Varosi )
Year : 2021
Company : EXEO - Software House & Vilabs
Project Name : Cineculture - Evarosi
Location : Edessa, Greece
House of Varosi
As a part of the program was the utilization of the restored building was called “house of Tsami” in order to present the cultural heritage of the city of Edessa.
Moreover, the building now is entitled as “House of Varosi” and virtual reality equipment was installed giving the opportunity to the visitors to experience the virtual tour, see presentation videos of the applications created for the program Cineculture and a Documentary about the tourism, places of interest and the history of Edessa.
Best City Awards 2022 - Golden award
The project eVarosi – Cineculture participated and awarded with the title of Golden Award in the category of “Virtual Tours of cultural sites and digital guides” in the competition of Best City Awards 2022 for the best practices and solutions that has been designed for the highlighting and improving the quality of life in cities.
The Mayor of Edessa Dimitris Giannou and collaborators was there to receive the award, share their vision and their experience which they had while the project was created.
EXHIBITION BEYOND 2021
Beyond is the first international stage for Industry in South Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and the MENA region. The exhibition is designed to address today’s needs and become the melting pot of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products.
Exeo – Software house in collaboration with ViLabs – Versatile Innovations was a part of the event in order to present a series of projects that we made this year.
