digital
reconstruction
based on research & archival data
Legacy Digitalis develops and commissions documented reconstructions of lost, dispersed and inaccessible cultural heritage.
Its core objective was a radical concept: to reimagine the material world to reflect the unity of all the arts.
digital
reconstruction
based on research & archival data
Legacy Digitalis develops and commissions documented reconstructions of lost, dispersed and inaccessible cultural heritage.
Its core objective was a radical concept: to reimagine the material world to reflect the unity of all the arts.
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what we do
our mission
method
public access
research
We define the reconstruction brief, evidence tiers, uncertainty, versioning and review status.
Legacy Digitalis is a Swiss non-profit initiative developing the foundations of a permanent institution dedicated to the scientifically grounded digital reconstruction of lost, dispersed and inaccessible cultural heritage.
Our task is to establish what can be known, distinguish evidence from interpretation and preserve the research record through which a digital reconstruction is made.
Our task is to establish what can be known, distinguish evidence from interpretation and preserve the research record through which a digital reconstruction is made.
We translate research into dossiers, exhibitions, educational formats and scholarly access where rights permit.
We assemble, assess and preserve the archival and comparative sources on which each project depends.
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our mission
public access
method
research
We translate research into dossiers, exhibitions, educational formats and scholarly access where rights permit.
We define the reconstruction brief, evidence tiers, uncertainty, versioning and review status.
We assemble, assess and preserve the archival and comparative sources on which each project depends.
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what we do
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project flow
to digital object
from source
Evidence, inference and unresolved elements are recorded in the Reconstruction Dossier
Legacy defines the research question and source corpus.
Public, scholarly and exhibition access is governed according to rights and purpose.
The result is accepted against the project protocol and assigned a version and review status.
Heredis Atelier is commissioned to produce the digital geometry, materials, mechanisms and moving image.
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project flow
TO DIGITAL OBJECT
FROM SOURCE
Legacy defines the research question and source corpus.
The result is accepted against the project protocol and assigned a version and review status.
Public, scholarly and exhibition access is governed according to rights and purpose.
Heredis Atelier is commissioned to produce the digital geometry, materials, mechanisms and moving image.
Evidence, inference and unresolved elements are recorded in the Reconstruction Dossier.
Have a question?
We are happy to hear from you
Have a question?
We are happy to hear from you
Many objects are lost, fragile, or inaccessible. Digital reconstruction restores context and enables safe study and display. It widens access for scholars, students, and the public. It preserves knowledge when originals cannot travel.
WHAT WE DO
Why we do it
We reconstruct museum-grade Fabergé objects from documented sources. We fuse archival photos, drawings, and texts with physically accurate 3D. We record sources, version history, and the line between evidence and inference. We deliver for web and AR where rights permit.
GOAL
WHAT WE NEED
Build a verified corpus of Fabergé digital objects. Establish a clear quality standard and transparent method. Support scholarship, exhibitions, and teaching. Create a foundation for partnerships and licensing.
Funding for specialists and research, the RESURREXIT exhibition, production of reconstructions, and operations, legal, and provenance infrastructure. Contributors who care about research and craft. Art historians, archivists, 3D artists, mechanism and materials specialists, editors, and IP counsel. Institutional partners with access to sources and collections.
featured project
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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME
A long-term programme to document and reconstruct the Imperial Fabergé corpus, including objects that are lost, dispersed or inaccessible. The project records sources, reconstruction status and version history for each object.
Research becomes durable when it can be examined, taught and revised. Legacy Digitalis develops dossier publications, exhibition interpretation, selected lectures and institutional access around each programme, while respecting source rights and documented uncertainty.
Patronage sustains the research, documentation, commissioned reconstructions and public presentation through which the programme becomes permanent.
Many objects are lost, fragile, or inaccessible. Digital reconstruction restores context and enables safe study and display. It widens access for scholars, students, and the public. It preserves knowledge when originals cannot travel.
WHAT WE DO
Why we do it
We reconstruct museum-grade Fabergé objects from documented sources. We fuse archival photos, drawings, and texts with physically accurate 3D. We record sources, version history, and the line between evidence and inference. We deliver for web and AR where rights permit.
GOAL
WHAT WE NEED
Build a verified corpus of Fabergé digital objects. Establish a clear quality standard and transparent method. Support scholarship, exhibitions, and teaching. Create a foundation for partnerships and licensing.
Funding for specialists and research, the RESURREXIT exhibition, production of reconstructions, and operations, legal, and provenance infrastructure. Contributors who care about research and craft. Art historians, archivists, 3D artists, mechanism and materials specialists, editors, and IP counsel. Institutional partners with access to sources and collections.
featured project
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WE'RE CURRENTLY WORKING
A long-term programme to document and reconstruct the Imperial Fabergé corpus, including objects that are lost, dispersed or inaccessible. The project records sources, reconstruction status and version history for each object.
Research becomes durable when it can be examined, taught and revised. Legacy Digitalis develops dossier publications, exhibition interpretation, selected lectures and institutional access around each programme, while respecting source rights and documented uncertainty.
Patronage sustains the research, documentation, commissioned reconstructions and public presentation through which the programme becomes permanent.
become a member
Membership provides sustained support for the mission and governance. Members receive early access to updates, invitations to previews, and periodic progress reports. Annual dues are fully reinvested in projects.
donate
Donations fund research, digital reconstructions, and open educational resources. All funds are allocated to the Verein’s statutory purpose with transparent reporting. One-off and recurring contributions are available.
support
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WE NEED YOU
WE work with
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our partners
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations
FAQ
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GOOD TO KNOW
No. A reconstruction is assembled from sources: photos, drawings, descriptions, and measurements. Scanning captures geometry directly from an accessible object. If a scan exists, we use it as one source, but the final model still undergoes historical-technical validation.
Documented, corroborated, reconstructed, interpretive and unresolved elements are recorded separately. The current version and review status are stated for each project.
Scholarly access is arranged through Legacy Digitalis. Exhibition and commercial use is licensed separately through the applicable rights holder and, where relevant, Heredis Atelier.