Mariendom Unveiled

Mariendom Unveiled / Michael Hager - Photo: Ars Electronica / Magdalena Sick-Leitner

Deep Space 8K

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Mariendom Unveiled

A Journey through Austria’s largest cathedral

Michael Hager (AT)

Since 2024, St. Mary’s Cathedral has been captured with billions of measurement points and transformed into a highly detailed 3D model. This digital twin not only documents the unique structure but also provides a valuable basis for future research, restoration, and educational formats. It offers new and unusual insights into the cathedral’s treasures. Experience the architectural beauty and intricate details of Austria’s largest church on a virtual journey through this fascinating masterpiece.

Ars Electronica Center, Level 0, Deep Space 8K
Sun 7. Sep 2025 16:00 – 17:00

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  • Michael Hager

    Michael Hager studied architecture at Graz University of Technology. In 2011 he co-founded Moser und Hager Architekten ZT with his wife. His work focuses on sensitive transformation of existing buildings, guided by a commitment to architectural heritage. Since 2023 he is Cathedral Master Builder in Linz. He is a member of the European Association of Cathedral Builders, serves on the Upper Austrian Cultural Board, and sits on the board of the Society for Regional Studies & Monument Preservation.

Credits

Created by Mariendom Linz / Bischof-Rudigier-Stiftung. Supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sports and financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. Data acquisition by Anna Kofer, Digital Building Survey and Research), Nikolaus Studnicka (RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems), and Rainer Hack (ii3D). Special thanks to all contributors to the 3D documentation and visualization of the Mariendom Linz.

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