A Church Model That Accounts for Deformation | Kirchdorf

Churches are rarely redesigned—they are expanded with the utmost care. The goal is to preserve their character, spatial impact, and history—with as little intervention as possible.

That is precisely why a precise foundation is needed.

For the church in Kirchdorf, we fully documented the existing structure using laser scanning and created a deformation-accurate 3D as-built model from point cloud data.

In doing so, the building is not idealized but is represented exactly as it actually is:

• vaults and geometries with real-world deviations
• structures that have evolved over decades
• complex, non-rectangular spaces

This level of accuracy is crucial. After all, in sensitive restoration projects, new elements must fit precisely into the existing structure.

The 3D model provides a clear basis for planning: precise, reliable, and ready for immediate use.

This transforms a complex existing structure into a solid foundation for the next step.