"Experiential Reproduction"of Integrating Historical Space and Real Life:a Preliminary Study on the Virtual Reality Exhibition Design Approaches in Heritage Display
With the rise of heritage digitization,virtual reality(VR)technology has expanded its applications in architectural heritage display,and its workflow has been improved.While numerous digital heritage display projects have emerged both domesti-cally and internationally,the majority aim at recording,detecting,and managing.The applications of VR technology in heritage dis-play have remained constrained by the developing capabilities of content creation and exhibition design.This paper focuses on the VR exhibition design of"lost heritage",exploring the implementation approaches to two scenarios:"auxiliary display restoration for heritage sites or museums"and"digital re-creation for cultural tourism and leisure".Through case study and theoretical research,this paper analyzes VR exhibition design cases characterized by technological or academic representation.It identifies design points in content,experience,and technology aspects and summarizes design approaches that provide insights for content narratives,immersive experiences,and technological adaptation.Compared to previous literature,this paper discusses three aspects of VR exhibition design approaches in heritage displays.First,in terms of content,the efficiency of information transmission is improved through narrative script planning and spatial scene design.Second,in terms of experience,audience engagement in virtual heritage displays is amplified through increased immersion and interaction.Third,at the level of technology,the adaptability of virtual digital assets and hardware devices,such as VR glasses,is improved by using three-dimensional modeling and real-time rendering,thereby enhancing a refined and customized presentation in virtual exhibitions.This paper summarizes VR exhibition design approaches,focusing on content,experience,and technology.VR exhibitions can empower heritage entities through rich and vivid content narratives,immersive and interactive viewing experience,and smooth and improved software and hardware technologies.The goal is to maximize the complementary effect between virtual and real worlds and provide the audience with an exhibition experience of"virtual reality".In the prospect of industrial expansion of VR and broader metaverse,further contemplation and implementation are necessary for the applications of VR exhibition design in the heritage dis-play.