Data Clouds

Data Clouds showcases the resilience, ingenuity, and possibilities for improving Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. LiDAR scanning and photogrammetry reveal these communities’ intricate spatial logic and challenges, from structural safety to property ownership.
The installation features a 1:50 scale hanging model of Rocinha, Rio’s largest favela, highlighting the problematic translation of complex data into traditional mapping methods. An immersive corridor gives visitors a first-person perspective of Rocinha, with a symmetrical view of photogrammetry and matching LiDAR data revealing the structural complexity of the settlement. Finally, an interactive projection invites reflection on how technology like LiDAR and blockchain can drive positive changes.