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Virtual Vizcaya

Vizcaya Virtual

This interactive provides virtual access to Vizcaya’s Barge and Swimming Pool Grotto—two special spaces that cannot be physically entered. It also shows how we are using scanning and 3D modeling to study and preserve Vizcaya. These technologies are especially helpful in understanding and protecting the Barge and Swimming Pool Grotto, which are vulnerable to tropical storms and rising seas.

This project was made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Select any tile to begin your virtual experience.

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A 3D model of a ship with lines and points indicating documentation processes. Text reads, "What Is 3D Documentation?.
3D rendering of an alligator sculpture adhered to a decorative ceiling
A weathered stone statue of a seated, contemplative figure against a dark background.
Stormy waves crash against a pier during Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017.
An indoor grotto with a textured ceiling, stone arches, and a small central fountain. The space is empty and features a staircase with decorative railings. Text reads "Swimming Pool Grotto.
Statue of a person in a toga holding a basket of architectural models resembling ships, atop their head, against a black background.
Stone statue of a standing figure with a draped robe, holding a basket on its head.
3D model of a historic barge with detailed architectural elements, labeled "The Barge.
3D model of a 1916 barge with ornate details and a green dome on a black background.
A monochrome sculpture of two mermaids sitting back-to-back, each with arms crossed over their chest, set against a black background.
A 3D model of a ship with numerous data points and lines. Text reads: "Que Es La Documentación 3D?.
3D rendering of an alligator sculpture adhered to a decorative ceiling
A weathered stone statue of a seated, contemplative figure against a dark background.
Stormy waves crash against a pier during Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017.
The image shows an interior view of a historic swimming grotto with decorative stone walls, arched ceilings, and rounded steps. Text reads "La Gruta de la Piscina.
Statue of a person in a toga holding a basket of architectural models resembling ships, atop their head, against a black background.
Stone statue of a standing figure with a draped robe, holding a basket on its head.
A detailed 3D model of an ancient stone barge named "La Barcaza" against a dark background.
3D model of La Barcaza, a detailed stone structure from 1916, featuring ornate designs, spires, and a domed area, on a black background.
A monochrome sculpture of two mermaids sitting back-to-back, each with arms crossed over their chest, set against a black background.
A large historic mansion with formal gardens is framed by red ribbon. Text reads: "Stories Worth Sharing. A Membership That Lasts a Year. A Legacy That Lasts Forever.

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