Casa da Cultura de Itumbiara: Arquitetura, Realidade Virtual e Patrimônio

Abstract

This project investigates the use of immersive technologies, particularly Virtual Reality (VR), in the preservation, documentation, and dissemination of historical and cultural heritage. To achieve this, a digital prototype of the Former House of Culture of Itumbiara, Goiás, was developed, exploring the intersection between architecture and technology. The virtual environment is proposed as an alternative for preserving and transmitting the collective memory of historic buildings. Beyond the digital recreation of the House, efforts were made to construct a historical and emotional layer of the space, based on historical records and, most importantly, interviews with people who experienced the site during one of its two phases of use. The prototype was developed using SketchUp and Unity, which enabled the 3D modeling of the House and the creation of an immersive experience. The results demonstrate the great potential of VR as a tool for Architectural Heritage, contributing to new forms of preservation and access to cultural heritage.