Table 1 Representative cases around the world

From: Comparative analysis of information tendency and application features for projection mapping technologies at cultural heritage sites

Time

Case

Percentage of PJM content related to the heritage

Interaction probability

Information conveyed in the target property

Technology type

2014–2015

Osaka Castle

3D Mapping Super Illuminations

About 17%

(Among the six projects, only the building surface PJM is relevant.)

About 69% of building surface PJM)

Impossible

In the project of building surface projection, about half of the lens represents the history of Osaka Castle, especially the exhibit of war, revival, or traditional patterns and totems

Indoor exhibit PJM;

Building surface PJM;

2015.5.3–5.5/

2016.12.2–12.11

Himeji Castle

1.HAKUA

2. KIRAMEKI

1.About 54%

(More than half of the content of the 9-min video is related to historical stories.)

2.100%

Impossible

The designer explained the history of the heritage from four parts: “The Origin of Himeji Castle History,” “War,” “Decline” and “Modern Reconstruction and Re-prosperity.” When mentioning the construction of Himeji Castle, simple animations are used to show the modeling characteristics of heritage buildings

Building surface PJM

2016

TERRA SANCTA MUSEUM

THE HISTORY OF JERUSALEM

100%

Impossible

The designer shown three thousand years of history to visitors through projections on the rocks. Including the structural information and war history of the heritage building

Indoor exhibit PJM

2016

Karlsruhe Palace BADISCHES LANDESMUSEUM KARLSRUHE

100%

Impossible

The designer introduced the historical background of palaces and gardens from the perspective of the kings and city founders of the Baroque era

Immersive PJM

2018.2.19–2.18

Tokushima Central Park

Kawa and Mori Light Art Festival

About 25%

(Among the four exhibition projects, only the indoor holographic projection is related to loco culture.)

Possible (25%)

Holographic projection: Approach

The designer made countless holograms combined with interactive digital installations to show visitors the traditional dance form of “Abo Dance.”

Indoor exhibit PJM;

Holographic projection

2018.5.01–06

Aachen Cathedral 40th anniversary of being UNESCO World Heritage Site

About 75%

(The 15-min scene in the 20-min video is related to the heritage itself.)

Impossible

The designer exhibited the structural information of the building and the related history of each period on the building surface

Building surface PJM

2018.9.1–10.31

Hirado Castle

Fantasy Festival of Light and Sound

About 67% of building surface PJM

Possible (10%)

Holographic projection: Approach, Touch

The designer used the combination of music and video to describe the influence of the sea on the development of Hirado Castle. The projection on the surface of the building expresses the structure and previous shape of the heritage building

Indoor exhibit PJM;

Building surface PJM;

Holographic projection

2018.12

Nagoya Castle NIGHT CASTLE

OWARI EDO

FANTASIA

About 67% of building surface PJM

(About 3 min and 10 s related to the heritage of 4 min and 45 s video.)

Impossible

The content of the projection shows people’s daily life in the history of Nagoya Castle. The historical and cultural patterns of the Tokugawa Soharu period are beautifully represented

Building surface PJM

2019

Atturaif Living Museum

About 59%

(About 148 s of scenes in the 4-min movie are related to the history of the Saudi Arabian dynasty.)

Impossible

The designer made a 4-min movie and onto the exterior wall of the museum. Its content includes the history of the Saudi Arabia’s dynasties and the war from the fifteenth century

Building surface PJM

2019.8.2–8.3

Okayama Castle Tenshukaku projection mapping

About 86%

(In 6 min of animation, about 5 min mainly shown about modern development and the myth of Momotaro.)

Impossible

The designer used the alias of Okayama Castle, “Golden Bird Castle” as the concept, and combined the historical background related to the heritage and the fairy tale “Momotaro” and performed it

Building surface PJM

2019

Festung Xperience

Dresden fortress

100%

Possible(50%)

Interactive screen:

Approach, touch

Indoor wall and floor: close

The designer used sound interactive projection to express the history of the fortress, including the reasons for the construction of that era, and the functions of the fortress itself

Immersive PJM; Interactive screen

2019

Lantern Festival light show

Beijing Desheng gate

About 60%

(In the 5-min movie, the first 3 min are related to the introduction of traditional Chinese opera and lantern.)

Impossible

The building surface projection includes the exhibit of traditional Chinese Peking opera and traditional lighting fixtures, especially introductory to the Chinese traditional lanterns

Building surface PJM

2020.2.12–15

Kashima Shrine

Japan Culture EXPO in Kashima

About 80%

(About 4 min of the 10-min animation is related to architectural modeling and development.)

Impossible

The designer used the combination of music and video to well show the shape and structure of the shrine, and showed many myths and stories related to it

Building surface PJM