3D scanning of large-format lamps at the Lopesan Baobab Hotel

At Digital Fiber Planners, we incorporate 3D capture technologies to document architectural and decorative elements with high precision. In this case, we carried out the 3D scanning of several large-format lamps located at the Lopesan Baobab.

Lamp Characteristics

The scanned pieces correspond to large suspended decorative lamps with approximate dimensions of:

• Length: 2 meters

• Width: 3 meters

Due to their size, complex geometry, and elevated position, capturing them using traditional methods is difficult and often lacks precision. For this reason, a portable 3D scanning solution was chosen.

Technology Used

For data acquisition, the Artec Leo professional 3D scanner was used. This is a high-precision portable device that allows objects and complex surfaces to be scanned quickly and without cables.

Its main features include:

• Completely wireless and autonomous scanning

• Real-time processing with an integrated screen

• Accuracy of up to 0.1 mm

• Resolution of up to 0.2 mm

• Simultaneous capture of geometry and color texture

This type of technology makes it possible to capture complex geometries simply by moving the scanner around the object, generating a real-time three-dimensional digital replica.

3D Scanning Lopesan Baobab Hotel 1

3D Scanning Lopesan Baobab Hotel 2

Scanning Methodology

The capture process followed these phases:

1. Environment Preparation

Lighting conditions and access to the lamps were checked to ensure correct capture of all visible surfaces.

2. 3D Scanning and Data Capture

The scanning was carried out by moving the Artec Leo around each lamp, maintaining an approximate working distance between 35 cm and 1 meter, allowing both fine details and larger surfaces to be captured.

Thanks to geometry-based tracking, the scanner does not require the use of markers, which simplifies work on complex decorative elements.

3. Point Cloud Processing

Once scanning was completed, the captured data was processed to:

• Remove noise or unwanted geometry

• Align and merge the different scanning passes

• Generate an optimized 3D mesh

4. Final Model Generation

The result is a precise 3D model of each lamp, which can be used for multiple applications:

• Technical documentation

• Manufacturing or reproduction of parts

• Digital archiving

Conclusion

The 3D digitization of architectural and decorative elements is becoming an essential tool in architecture, maintenance, and heritage projects.

Thanks to the use of the Artec Leo scanner, it was possible to generate accurate digital models of the elevated lamps at the Hotel Lopesan Baobab, facilitating their documentation and opening new possibilities for work in digital environments.

At Digital Fiber Planners, we continue to invest in advanced capture technologies to provide precise and efficient technical solutions for architecture, engineering, and heritage projects.