2025 Digital Twin Awards: Nominees List & Public Voting is Open Now Through March 28
Matterort is proud to sponsor the 2025 Digital Twins Awards (DTAs), powered by Matterport partner, CAPTUR3D.
Now in its fourth year, the DTAs are a global stage for inspiring individuals and forward-thinking businesses to showcase their most engaging Matterport digital twins in 2024. From real estate to cultural preservation, the awards showcase the best and most impactful digital twin projects from over 170 countries worldwide. All Matterport users and partners—from developers to capture technicians and photographers—are invited to participate in one of the largest digital twin awards events in the world.
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived – the nominees for the 2025 Digital Twin Awards are officially in!
This year has been our biggest and boldest yet. From breathtaking architectural scans to awe-inspiring cultural preservations, the standard of entries has been nothing short of phenomenal.
After an extensive judging process, we’re proud to reveal the finalists across six standout categories – and now it’s your turn to decide the winners.
🗳️ Vote now: https://bit.ly/3DETL1C 📩 Important: You must verify your vote via email for it to be counted! ⏳ Voting closes March 28 at 11:59 PM EST
Best Digital Twin of 2025
The highest honor – recognizing innovation, storytelling, and execution at the very top level.
Roman Catholic Parish by Ely Bass
Discover the rich history and stunning beauty of two remarkable churches within the Roman Catholic Parish "Saint Nicholas" in Bacău. This virtual tour unveils their spiritual depth and architectural elegance.
The Saint Nicholas Church, the oldest preserved Catholic place of worship in Bacău, was built between 1845 and 1861. Locally known as "Bărăția," it received a donation of 1,000 florins from Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria.
The Saints Peter and Paul Church, completed in 2005, blends modern religious architecture with sacred tradition, featuring grand ceilings, intricate frescoes, stained-glass windows, and an impressive bell tower that defines the city’s skyline.
Făgăraș Citadel by Real Tour
Built in the 14th century on the site of a former wooden fortress, Făgăraș Citadel stands as one of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortifications. Surrounded by a deep moat and featuring impressive defensive walls, this Gothic-Renaissance fortress served as both a strategic military stronghold and a luxurious noble residence. The citadel boasts unique architectural elements including a double wall system, corner bastions, and a drawbridge. Now housing the Făgăraș County Museum, its 65 rooms showcase historical artifacts, medieval weapons, and traditional crafts. The fortress's dramatic architecture and rich history make it one of Transylvania's most remarkable medieval monuments.
Time Square – The Making Of – Imagine 3D
Using Matterport Pro3, over 614 scan points were strategically placed to capture Times Square’s dynamic atmosphere at night. This tour reveals the behind-the-scenes process, from careful planning and on-site scanning to post-production refinements, showcasing the steps taken to create this detailed digital twin.
OceanXplorer – OceanX
The Digital Twin of the OceanXplorer - the most sophisticated Science and Media Vessel on the water - highlights the key components, personnel, and processes that are involved in some of the breaking discoveries that take place in the deep.
Operated by OceanX, it combines cutting-edge marine technology, filmmaking, and scientific research to uncover the ocean’s mysteries and inspire global conservation efforts.
Using an Exterior Model feature, we are able to give users a holistic overview of where and how everything fits into this incredible vessel; as well as using tags and Audio Zones to educate them further.
Emirates Virtual Stadium Experience – Ryan Becker
We know that not every Arsenal fan across the world can visit the Emirates Stadium in person, but we didn't want that to stop them from experiencing the magic of the home of Arsenal. That’s why we created the tour, bringing unprecedented access to every corner of the stadium, from the dressing rooms to the pitch, with exclusive content, narration from Club Captains, and special downloads, this tour is for every fan who dreams of standing where legends play. No matter where you are in the world, we made the heart of Arsenal just a click away. The tour is housed on a bespoke website behind a paywall all designed by us.
Best Digital Twin for Real Estate
Highlighting immersive virtual experiences that redefine how we explore property online.
CASA MU by Costa Virtual
Welcome to MU, a sanctuary of elegance, sustainability, and tranquility nestled within the guard-gated community of Costa Verde Estates, the premier luxury development in Dominical, Costa Rica. Set on a sprawling 8-acre tropical paradise, this one-of-a-kind estate features two residences: Casa Lemuria and Casa Citrina. Each home offers breathtaking views, cutting-edge amenities, and unparalleled luxury, all designed to live in harmony with the natural world.
Luxury Villa in Alibaug, India by Pexels360
Welcome to a world where luxury meets the surreal! This breathtaking Alibaug villa isn’t just a home—it’s an experience. Glide through opulent interiors bathed in golden sunlight, wander past a large pool that flirts with the horizon, and let your senses dance in a symphony of architectural brilliance. Every corner whispers elegance, every view stuns. With Matterport Pro 3 precision, this tour isn’t just a scan—it’s a teleportation device into paradise. Are you ready to lose yourself in extravagance? Click, explore, and let your jaw drop.
Luxury Virtual Tour by Matter Software LTD
Step into a stunning virtual tour of this luxury hotel, showcasing breathtaking city views and elegant interiors. Navigate effortlessly with an interactive highlight reel, exploring suites, amenities, and common areas in immersive 3D.
Nordic Emotions by Digital Districts
A beautiful flat in the center of Trieste - Italy, converted into the most immersive showroom dedicated to the Scandinavian design. The project has been created to connect the physical and the digital spaces in order to offer to the customer an immersive and phygital experience.
Longterm Rental Showcase by Senserie Virtual Media
Sell the experience not the home! Utilizing video, photography, drone and life style images in the tour!
Best Digital Twin for Historical Preservation
Honoring digital reconstructions that bring our history to life and preserve it for future generations.
Zuiderzee Museum by InformAR
The Zuiderzee Museum is a living museum. In the outdoor museum, you'll feel like you've traveled 100 years back in time. Role players and artisans add the finishing touches. This virtual tour gives you a sneak peek.
The Muse Whiskey & Coffee Bar by SIMLAB
The Muse Whiskey & Coffee, located in the historic Weyerhaeuser building on the Everett waterfront, is a unique establishment that blends a coffee shop by day with a speakeasy-inspired whiskey bar by night. Originally built in 1923, the building was beautifully renovated and reopened in 2023, marking its centennial. As part of the Everett Waterfront revitalization, The Muse offers upscale coffee, craft cocktails, and small bites in a welcoming atmosphere. The space also serves as a waterfront events venue. The renovation utilized STAGES solution, which enabled before-and-after comparisons and tracked the transformation process, with contributions from Michael Nesvik of Graham Company.
Abu Simbel Temple by NAV3D
Was scanned at 2021 during the COVID lockdown just two days before the annual and unique phenomena of Sun Alignment on the Ramesses II Face.
Făgăraș Citadel by Cosmin Murarasu
Built in the 14th century on the site of a former wooden fortress, Făgăraș Citadel stands as one of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortifications. Surrounded by a deep moat and featuring impressive defensive walls, this Gothic-Renaissance fortress served as both a strategic military stronghold and a luxurious noble residence. The citadel boasts unique architectural elements including a double wall system, corner bastions, and a drawbridge. Now housing the Făgăraș County Museum, its 65 rooms showcase historical artifacts, medieval weapons, and traditional crafts. The fortress's dramatic architecture and rich history make it one of Transylvania's most remarkable medieval monuments.
Church of Saint Antoine by Surveyhands
Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Istanbul is the largest and most significant Catholic church in Turkey. Built in 1912 by the Italian community, it replaced an earlier church from 1725. Designed in Neo-Gothic style by architect Giulio Mongeri, its red brick façade and stained-glass windows stand out. The church has hosted notable figures, including Pope John XXIII. Located on İstiklal Avenue, it remains an active place of worship and a symbol of Istanbul’s multicultural history. Today, it attracts both pilgrims and tourists, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted religious diversity and architectural heritage.
Best Digital Twin for Arts & Culture
A celebration of immersive spaces that showcase creativity, performance, and human expression.
Haarlev Church by Web-Thrane
The task was to tell the history of the church for the physical visitors, as well as for those who visit the digital universe. By moving around the model, icons can be clicked to read the history of the church's space and its decoration.
The menu and info are made in 3 languages to support international visitors.
Subsequently, the model with an extra scan has become the starting point for documentation of the condition of the buildings to the authorities and government.
The Pierre Gianadda Foundation Park by Virtualpes.ch
Discover one of the five most beautiful sculpture parks in Europe!
It includes biographies of the artists, photos of the sculptures and interviews with the founder, Léonard Gianadda.
Scanning carried out entirely on a single level! Reconstruction of the buildings!
This version is currently only available in French!
Vienna City Hall
The aim of the project was to use a virtual 3D tour to provide 24-hour, virtual access to the various, historic rooms of the Vienna City Hall with additional highlights such as the Red Salon or the view of the city of Vienna from the Figure Gallery (public not accessible).
The tour begins with a welcome video from the Mayor of Vienna, Dr. Michael Ludwig and is designed to be bilingual (German and English). Additional informations are provided via infopoints (text, video and audio).
Glencoe National Nature Reserve by National Trust for Scotland & Imagine 3D
Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands
St. Mary of Lübeck in 360° & 3D by cp360pano
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Most Unique Use of Matterport
Celebrating creative and unexpected applications of Matterport technology.
Porsche Pavilion at Formula One GP Australia 2024 – EventSpace3D
This recently published production was built using the MP SDK and very creative use of on-brand visual elements to reflect the luxury brand of Porsche whilst "collecting" the viewer from the first moment they open the tour and taking them on a journey.
The custom approach ensures that the visitor is shown all key locations in the tour without getting lost, whilst still offering the opportunity to leave the Guided Tour and explore by themselves.
Being one of our first Guided Tour prototypes, each production is highly customised and individually created to achieve perfect brand reflection, something not possible on a standardised platform without case by case custom coding.
RRS Sir David Attenborough – British Antarctic Survey
A digital platform of the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough. This used for pre-deployment training, pre engineering & re-fit testing, incident management and wider public access to one of the worlds best polar science platforms.
Available online (link above) and within our Virtual Studio at our Cambridge Headquarters. The VirtualSDA combines virtual (Matterport) scans, videos, pictures and more.
Hôtel de Glace – Avenue 360
With its majestic snow arches, crystal clear ice sculptures and beautiful suites, the Hôtel de Glace (ice hotel) offers its guests a one-of-a-kind winter experience. Unique in North America, the hotel transforms itself year after year to charm its visitors. Immerse yourself in the hotel's magical atmosphere and enjoy a luxurious Nordic getaway within this winter masterpiece!
Heinz von Heiden Arena – 360-PRO GmbH
Complete soccer/football stadium “Heinz von Heiden Arena” (Niedersachsenstadion)
It is probably the first stadium of this size in the world to be completely scanned. With a size of approx. 60,000 square meters and more than 3,000 scanning points, this tour brings Matterport technology close to the limits of what is possible. Because of that it takes longer, roughly 45 seconds, for the tour to start, but we promise it's worth the wait. If you use the menu to navigate through the stadium, it still works very smoothly. The 360-degree drone recording in the menu also allows you to test sit in almost every block.
Fishery Peg Viewer – Virtual Footfall
The recreational fishing industry is worth around $124.6 billion annually. I have created a virtual tour of a fishing lake using the Matterport Pro3, and as far as I know, it's the first type of tour like this. Pegs are used in the fishing pond to mark designated fishing spots, ensuring an organised and fair distribution of space for anglers, and giving visitors a valuable preview before they arrive. Created to promote the fishery beyond social media, photos, and videos, it highlights the possibilities and my dedication to quality, originality, and creativity. I hope this fits the criteria of the most unique use of the technology by my unconventional application of the Pro3, a camera that thrives on geometry.
Best Digital Twin for Education
Celebrating digital twins that explore new and innovative ways to learn and educate.
Winchester Science Centre - Explorer Space
The Explorer Space at Winchester Science Centre is an amazing education facility for school trips to learn all about science. The twin we created for them not only captures all this has to offer but more importantly is focused on supporting disability access and neurodiversity. We have added a number of tags and extra detail that allows visitors to explore before they arrive in person and reassure themselves on all the site has to offer in supporting their needs.
Pantano de SAU, Catalunya, España
The Virtual Tour of the Pantano de Sau, located in the region of Osona, Catalonia, Spain, has been developed by Jotavirtual in collaboration with the "Creu Roja a Catalunya". This immersive experience brings environmental education into the classroom, allowing students to virtually explore the swamp and the environmental challenges facing the region, such as the 2024 drought. Through interaction with characters from a book, students answer questions and they advance in the questionnaire, promoting active learning about conservation and the impact of climate change in an innovative and educational way.
OceanXplorer
The Digital Twin of the OceanXplorer - the most sophisticated Science and Media Vessel on the water - highlights the key components, personnel, and processes that are involved in some of the breaking discoveries that take place in the deep.
Operated by OceanX, it combines cutting-edge marine technology, filmmaking, and scientific research to uncover the ocean’s mysteries and inspire global conservation efforts.
Using an Exterior Model feature, we are able to give users a holistic overview of where and how everything fits into this incredible vessel; as well as using tags and Audio Zones to educate them further.
V.A. Urechia Library Galați
Located in Galați's CEDO Palace, the V.A. Urechia Library stands as one of Romania's most significant cultural institutions. Founded in 1889 through the generous donation of scholar Vasile Alexandrescu Urechia, the library houses an invaluable collection of rare books, manuscripts, and historical documents. The building's elegant architecture combines modern functionality with classical elements. Its special collections include over 6,000 rare books, medieval manuscripts, and unique historical documents. Today, the library serves as both a modern cultural center and research institution, preserving its heritage while providing contemporary library services to the community.
Hogwarts of Dubai
Repton School Dubai, located in Nad Al Sheba, is often called the "Hogwarts of Dubai" due to its grand architecture, prestigious British heritage, and strong House system. Established in 2007, it offers a world-class education following the British curriculum, including IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. Captured using Matterport Pro2, its digital twin provides an immersive 3D experience of its stunning campus. With an Outstanding KHDA rating, Repton fosters academic excellence, innovation, and tradition. Its castle-like setting, diverse student community, and commitment to holistic development make it a magical place where young minds thrive in an inspiring environment.
New! Best Non-Pro Series Device Scan
Celebrating outstanding scans captured without professional-grade equipment.
CGI Villa with Pool – Sergey Kan
Unique CGI model with outdoor area presentet in dollhouse view.
Glencoe National Nature Reserve – Imagine 3D
Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands :: US :: ME.PEOPLE.HER_ – ARTOGO
We (US) are not merely exploring connections but resonating at the edge of the abyss. Searching for an exit in my (ME) labyrinth, seeking warmth in her (HER) solitude, and finding resonance in people’s (PEOPLE) struggles.
24h CGI-Tour Challenge – 360 View Tour
A major client in real estate development invited several providers to compete in a challenge: finding the best way to visualize luxury apartments that had yet to be built. By the time we heard about it, we had less than 24 hours to submit our solution—a real race against time. Our team worked at full speed, using all its expertise to create a compelling render tour in record time. Despite the tight deadline, our solution impressed the client, and we won the challenge. This exWe (US) are not merely exploring connections but resonating at the edge of the abyss. Searching for an exit in my (ME) labyrinth, seeking warmth in her (HER) solitude, and finding resonance in people’s (PEOPLE) struggles.perience reinforced how much can be achieved with teamwork and dedication.
Mountain View Villa_Design Visualization – NAV3D
It is completely a CGI tour made from 3dsMax shots for a villa that is not built yet.
A huge congratulations to all our nominees – your work is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital space. Now it’s time to rally your community and cast your vote!
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