Reconstructing the past through research, interpretation and digital technology.
ASTERION Digital Heritage Studio is an independent studio dedicated to the digital reconstruction, interpretation and visualisation of archaeological and historical heritage.
Combining historical research, archaeological evidence and three-dimensional technologies, the studio creates research-informed visual reconstructions that bring lost or transformed spaces, objects and monuments into view.
Our work seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and visual communication, transforming complex historical information into accessible and engaging digital experiences.
At ASTERION, digital reconstruction is not simply about recreating how the past might have looked. It is about exploring, understanding and communicating the evidence that allows us to imagine it.
HERITAGE · INTERPRETATION · RECONSTRUCTION
Every reconstruction begins with a question: What can the surviving evidence tell us about what no longer exists?
At ASTERION, we approach digital heritage as a process of research, interpretation and critical enquiry. Our aim is not simply to recreate the appearance of the past, but to explore the evidence, assumptions and historical reasoning that inform each reconstruction.
Our philosophy is guided by three fundamental principles:
We believe that rigorous research is the foundation of meaningful digital reconstruction. By drawing on historical documentation, archaeological evidence and critical analysis, we seek to develop interpretations that are carefully researched and supported by the available sources.
We recognise that reconstructing the past inevitably involves uncertainty. Our approach emphasises the distinction between documented evidence, informed hypotheses and interpretative choices, acknowledging both the possibilities and the limitations of digital reconstruction.
We see digital technologies as opportunities to explore new perspectives on cultural heritage. By combining research with creative visualisation and digital storytelling, we aim to develop engaging representations that encourage curiosity, support understanding and make the past more accessible.
ASTERION Digital Heritage Studio was founded by Ariadna de Benavent Tricart, whose academic interests and technical training bring together historical research, cultural heritage and digital reconstruction.
Ariadna is currently pursuing a degree in History, Art History and Geography at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). Alongside her university studies, she has undertaken specialised training in digital heritage reconstruction through Koré Formaciones, focusing on the application of Blender and ZBrush to three-dimensional modelling, digital sculpting and archaeological visualisation.
Her interest in the relationship between historical knowledge and digital technologies led her to establish ASTERION as an independent creative studio. Through this project, she seeks to explore how digital reconstruction can contribute to the interpretation and communication of cultural heritage.
Her approach combines a growing academic foundation with technical experimentation and visual creativity, reflecting a commitment to developing thoughtful, research-informed representations of the past.
ASTERION · Behind the StudioEvery heritage site, monument and archaeological object presents its own questions, challenges and possibilities for interpretation.
At ASTERION, each project begins with an exploration of the available evidence. Historical sources, archaeological documentation and comparative research provide the foundation for understanding the subject and identifying the elements that can inform its digital reconstruction.
From this research, we develop visual interpretations through three-dimensional modelling and digital visualisation. Throughout the process, we consider the historical context, the objectives of the project and the distinction between documented features and interpretative decisions.
Our approach is tailored to the specific characteristics of each project, bringing together historical understanding, technical experimentation and visual communication to create meaningful and accessible representations of cultural heritage.
We reconstruct the past to understand, interpret and share it.