Studio 116
Interactive WebGL spatial gallery exploring algorithmic architecture and physical models.
116 Gallery
Digital Exhibition Experience
6 weeks
3 Workstreams
The strategic thesis
Studio 116 represents experimental sculptors and architectural researchers. Arca engineered a spatial digital experience that allows curators and collectors worldwide to inspect monolithic maquettes with real-time raytraced lighting.
Traditional web gallery portfolios are static and flat, failing to convey the physical scale, surface grain, and volume of three-dimensional architectural works.
We designed and coded a lightweight Three.js WebGL spatial engine running at 60fps across mobile and desktop. Curators can scrub diurnal lighting angles from dawn to dusk across virtual gallery pedestals.
Smooth WebGL interaction budget on mobile devices
International collectors engaged during inaugural exhibition
Site of the Day & Developer Award recognition
WebGL lighting controller interface & dynamic shadow projections.
Screen capture of the virtual gallery spatial chamber.
“Arca engineered a digital exhibition space that rivals the emotional intimacy of walking through a physical museum.”
Astrid Lindau
Curator · 116 Gallery