Interactive experiment · Visual computing

3D Point Cloud Lab

Explore a stylised point-cloud interpretation of The Shard and inspect how density, height, projection, and viewpoint shape an architectural scan. Drag to orbit, scroll to zoom, or use the keyboard controls.

The Shard explorer

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What this demonstrates

Architecture as sampled geometry

This procedural interpretation samples a tapered, faceted tower rather than loading a survey scan. Its split apex and changing façade profile evoke The Shard while demonstrating architectural sampling, rotation matrices, perspective projection, and depth sorting.

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