Nicosia International Airport VE

As a centerpiece of my doctoral research, I led the design of an immersive reconstruction for the Nicosia International Airport: VE project. I developed the interactive visualization by meticulously 3D modeling the historic terminal, referencing high-fidelity LiDAR scans, comprehensive documentation from The Cyprus Institute, and archival state photography. This detailed reconstruction functions as a spatial information model, where visitors navigate the architecture to explore memories, photographs, and media anchored directly to the 3D space. To house the installation, I designed and fabricated a bespoke, jet-age wooden console containing a touchscreen for navigation and a mirrored short-throw projection system for an immersive display. For visitors to contribute their own stories, I engineered a unique recording interface by embedding a robust, serial-based computer into a period landline phone, allowing them to record testimonials directly into the virtual archive. Presented by The Cyprus Institute, this installation is a core feature of a multi-year exhibition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. The experience is free and open to the public from 10am to 7pm daily, transforming a digital model into a living, co-authored archive that preserves the airport's place in Cyprus's collective memory.