The Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF is launching an innovative research and development project in the field of AI-supported media production in cooperation with the Berlin-based company Polyvista. The aim of the project is to design and prototype an innovative pipeline for the automated generation of architectural 3D models from 2D input images.
The project addresses key challenges in digital content production, especially for immersive media formats such as virtual reality (VR) and 360° video. The focus is on developing a tool that uses advanced AI algorithms to transform two-dimensional reference images – such as photographs or sketches – into stylized architectural 3D models.
Our cooperation partner Polyvista is a company based in Berlin which specializes in immersive media. It develops creative solutions for trade fairs, brand presentations, and the cultural and educational sectors. Polyvista regularly requires large quantities of 3D models for its projects, for example for fictional cityscapes in different styles. Currently, such models are often created manually or based on complex 2D templates. The planned pipeline aims to make this process significantly more efficient and creative through AI-supported automation.
The Film University Babelsberg is contributing its scientific expertise in the theory and practice of media informatics, design, and digital technology development to this project. In addition to the technical implementation, comprehensive validation and documentation of the system will also be ensured to guarantee long-term usability and further development. The project is an activity of the CX Studio research group and was initiated and is led by Prof. Dr. Lena Gieseke. The research work is being carried out by Vi Schreiber, a master's student in Creative Technologies. The cooperation is supported by the Film University's knowledge and technology transfer department.
The project is financed by the TransferBONUS funding program of the Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB), which specifically supports innovative projects of small and medium-sized enterprises in cooperation with research institutions.
The project exemplifies the active transfer of knowledge between applied research and creative practice at the Film University Babelsberg and underscores its role as a stimulating academic institution at the interface of media studies, technology, and artistic innovation.
