Design Analysis: Research experiences from Alexandrian manuals to Imperial Architecture

A multidisciplinary research team has developed a novel method for studying and disseminating ancient architectural design, combining advanced technological surveying with philological analysis. This approach integrates laser scanning, photogrammetry, and the interpretation of ancient texts to create 2D/3D synthesis models that visually represent the design process of Imperial Roman architecture. The study focuses on buildings at Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, Italy, offering new insights into how ancient designers translated theoretical knowledge from Alexandrian manuals into monumental structures like those at Villa d'Este.

Bertacchi, S., Juan-Vidal, F., & Fantini, F. (2023). Design Analysis: Research experiences from Alexandrian manuals to Imperial Architecture. Proceedings of the 2022 IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, 382–387. https://doi.org/10.21014/tc4-arc-2023.073