Reconstructing the Lost Church of Todos los Santos on Heping Island, Keelung, through Maritime Heritage and AI Visualization

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The 3D model reconstructs the historical spatial atmosphere of All Saints Church, simulating its architectural features.
Using archival sources and AI-generated imagery, significant connections between maritime heritage and architectural typologies are established across regions.
Observational analysis of comparative architecture highlights the cultural significance of the lost church and its context in the Spanish colonial era.
The findings may inform local revitalization efforts and enhance cultural product design through digital reconstruction methods.

Abstract

This research digitally reconstructs the lost All Saints Church on Peace Island, Keelung, a significant Catholic edifice from the Spanish colonial era. Using comparative maritime heritage from the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan, the study analyzes architectural typologies across port cities. Archival sources, archaeological remains, and AI-generated imagery are combined to recreate the spatial and cultural atmosphere of the vanished church. A 3D model—based on architectural inference—is used alongside AI visualization to simulate the site’s historical environment. The project further examines how these reconstructions can inform cultural product design and support local revitalization.

Reconstructing the Lost Church of Todos los Santos on Heping Island, Keelung, through Maritime Heritage and AI Visualization

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