46000

individual buildings

160

Temples and palaces in detail

THE LARGEST DIGITAL RECONSTRUCTION OF ALL TIMES

R O M E

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“…When I first got it, I brought it to Roland, and we sat down in Unreal on my computer. We were flying around Faber Courtials Rome, and he was like, ‘Oh my god, this totally changes everything.’ We were like, oh, look at this area, look at this area, and all that kind of stuff. It was beautiful. And it gave us a head start at being able to do virtual production.”

Peter Travers, visual effects supervisor
(How “Those About to Die” VFX Supervisor Peter Travers Built Rome in 100 Days | Motion Pictures Association)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdBp_CtiL70

THE RESURRECTION OF ANCIENT ROME IN THE MOST COMPLEX AND BEAUTIFUL 3D MODEL! WORLDWIDE!

In 2017, we were assigned with the reconstruction of Ancient Rome in 3 time phases (!) for a renowned exhibition. For the project, we collaborated closely with historians, archeologists and experts, thus the result represents the latest scientific status.
There has never been a 3D model of Ancient Rome before reconstructed on such high level of attention to detail and completeness.
More than 46.000 houses as well as various temples, monuments and arenas were virtually rebuilt by our talented 3D artists for this ambitious project. Even roof tiles, windows and facades were reproduced as accurately as possible .

An enormous effort – for us as history fans and 3D experts in the reconstruction of historical settings, however, an intriguing challenge and true affair of the heart!

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60AD

EARLY IMPERIAL ERA

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

The era of Nero’s reign. A devastating great fire, marking the beginning of the persecution of the Christians and the redesign of the city towards its world-renowned glory.

© Faber Courtial / ZDF Enterprises

© Faber Courtial / ZDF Enterprises

300AD

LATE IMPERIAL ERA

© Faber Courtial / ZDF Enterprises

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

300 AD: Rome in full blossom. Opulent temples, palaces and monuments as far as the eye can see. Home for more than a million people. A splendid center of power and wealth.

1500AD

RENAISSANCE

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

The city is hardly recognizable any more: all splendor gone,the ancient monuments in ruins. Yet, in the distance, the outlines of a new, giant building: the St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a new era of power by the Popes.

© Faber Courtial / Curt-Engelhorn-Stiftung

Unique on a world-wide scale

As no other reconstruction of Rome before, the model represents an authentic impression of the Eternal City’s past on profound historical basis while reflecting all of its fascinating beauty!

Accordingly, it has been basis for a number of high-level films and documentaries so far, e.g. on the legendary chariot races in ancient Rome, displayed at the Smithsonian Channel, Channel 4 as well as ZDF (Germany) and ARTE (France).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_jEFYaCudU

© Faber Courtial / LED Cave | Mannheim | Berlin | Cologne

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© Faber Courtial / Lion TV, Smithsonian Channel, Channel 4, ZDF, ARTE

Press

Article “Colorful Data Battle“, German magazine DER SPIEGEL, 2017

Article “ A.U.C. MMXV – The resurrection of Ancient Rome in form of the most elaborate reconstruction of modern times” for German scientific journal “Antike Welt – Magazine for Archeology and Cultural History”, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4SOrUd68rk

© Faber Courtial / Lion TV, Smithsonian Channel, Channel 4, ZDF, ARTE

The perfect basis for:

  • documentaries
  • films
  • VR projects
  • exhibitions
  • scientific publications
  • illustrated books & traveling literature
  • teaching material
  • and many more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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