International Committee of the Red Cross: Broken Cities

The haunting aftermath of urban conflict comes to life in “Broken Cities,” an immersive experience created by layering 35,000 individual photographs in the first-ever photogrammetric 3D exhibit of the interiors of war-damaged buildings. This powerful digital experience from the International Committee of the Red Cross takes viewers on a journey through 3D models of Mosul Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital, Aleppo's Old Bazaar, and a housing tower in Gaza, a region that has endured massive levels of destruction in recent weeks due to urban warfare. Users witness the stories of endurance, solidarity, and revival that emerge from the rubble. Through captivating storytelling and multimedia exhibits, "Broken Cities" puts viewers in direct contact with the personal narratives of survivors. Feryal, Faiz, Satha, Safwan and others share their struggle to rebuild shattered lives long after the fighting has ceased. “Broken Cities” relies on photogrammetry, one of the most powerful and accurate surveying technique that exists today. The thousands of overlapping photographs were taken by drones and handheld cameras, ensuring every angle and detail of each structure was captured.