Drone Photogrammetry of St. Varnavas Church
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Drone-Based 3D Documentation of Modernist Architecture
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Nicosia, Cyprus
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2023
This project focused on the aerial 3D documentation of St. Varnavas Church in Nicosia, an important modernist building designed by renowned Cypriot architect Neoptolemos Michaelides. The aim was to create a precise and high-resolution digital record of the church’s architectural form and current condition.
Cloudy.Works carried out a full UAV photogrammetry survey, capturing the building’s geometry and surface detail through drone-based high-resolution photography. This approach allowed for comprehensive coverage of the church’s exterior, including its roof and other areas difficult to access from the ground.
From the collected data, we produced:
A dense and textured 3D photogrammetric model
High-resolution orthophotos of all facades and roof areas
A navigable point cloud for spatial analysis and documentation
Read more about this project and the architectural significance of St. Varnavas on our blog:
Documenting the Cypriot Modernist Architecture – St. Varnavas Cathedral












