NATALIE RUBIO
Altadena Task Force
Following the destructive Eaton Fire, I took on a role as Project Coordinator for a LACMA-organized initiative to document the homes of the affected residents' of Altadena. Our team used landscape scanning technologies, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and drone footage, to produce detailed digital reconstructions of nine impacted homes and surrounding terrain. I worked closely with homeowners to shape our documentation, while also performing the scans on site.
This work evolved into a post-production role within the Eaton Fire Task Force, where I served as Technical Project Lead, processing and presenting data as part of a larger community outreach effort that offers resources, public forums, and long-term support for those looking to rebuild.
SITE 01.
These renders were made from survey grade panoramic images captured through PT Scanning. The images were then processed as comprehensive pointclouds to allow for detailed and accurate coverage of the environment and debris.This site was a unique case which gave much more agency to the homeowner to tell the story they wanted to with these scan. Because the scanner is wearable, they were able to walk through the site on a path they chose, replicating previously normal movements through their home.
SITE 02.
This site was scanned with both handheld and static Lidar, allowing the digital reconstruction to overlay two sets of data. The static LiDAR sits on a tripod, which prohibits the scanner from capturing the area directly underneath. Through discussing the original state of the home with the owner, the represntation changed to reflect the past and present concurrently. It was important to not place the LiDAR on a place of signifigance such as a dining room table and leave a void beneath it. Because the final scans combined the handheld data with the static capture, these black holes were able to be somewhat filled but you can still see the parts which are missing.