Bikegeist - Market Scene

3D Model

Bikegeist is a modern cultural heritage project that transforms Berlin’s bicycle culture into an interactive digital museum. By combining ethnographic narratives with high-resolution 3D photogrammetry of cycling artifacts—cargo bikes, bike lanes, ghost bike memorials, and repair stations—this project curates the urban mobility heritage of Berlin. Visitors will explore virtual models, listen to firsthand accounts from cyclists and activists, and engage with immersive experiences at real-world artifact sites.

Berlin’s cycling artifacts function as cultural texts, expressing values of sustainability, community, and identity. Artifacts mediate social change—bike-share systems lower barriers, protected intersections shift driver behavior. Tensions endure between inclusivity and exclusivity, requiring mindful policy and community engagement. Digital curation through 3D scanning offers a method for preserving and presenting ephemeral urban cultur