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Nantucket XR Series · 2025

Stories from Old Gaol

A high-fidelity digital twin and virtual tour of the 1805 Old Gaol.

Invited Creative Work, Nantucket Historical Association

Embedded interactive tour — 1805 Old Gaol digital twin

On Access & Preservation

This project addresses critical accessibility challenges by providing digital public access to a site currently restricted by staffing and preservation requirements. It establishes a scalable way for smaller cultural institutions to open restricted spaces to the public through interactive spatial callouts.

RolePrincipal InvestigatorReality Capture / LiDAR ScanningInteraction Design
ContextInvited Creative Work
PartnerNantucket Historical Association
RecognitionStudents Partnering with Faculty (SPF) Award, $11,500, 2025University Press Coverage, Kean University News

Field Documentation