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About Funes
Funes is a digital heritage platform focused on the 3D documentation of global architecture and structures. Its core business involves using photogrammetry and computer vision to transform user-submitted photos into measurable, high-fidelity 3D models, creating an open, searchable database of human-built environments. The platform offers professional tools such as orthographic viewing and automatic survey line-drawing generation, which are designed for researchers in archaeology, architectural history, and urban planning. The market pain point it addresses is the fragility of physical heritage—threatened by war, natural disasters, and urban development—combined with the inadequacy of traditional 2D records and the fragmentation of existing data. Funes solves this by providing a unified, open repository where anyone can contribute and access detailed 3D data, lowering the barrier to cultural heritage documentation and enabling new forms of comparative research and digital preservation. As of the latest available information, the platform hosts over 1,000 models spanning more than 4,000 years of history, with new models added daily. However, due to the lack of reliable public information, specific developments from March to September 2026 cannot be confirmed.
Funes was founded by Hanyang Wang and his team, inspired by Borges' story of Ireneo Funes, with the mission to preserve all human constructions as 3D models. The project originated from filming a documentary about architecture, evolving into a crowd-sourced platform using photogrammetry and computer vision. A key milestone was receiving an initial $100,000 personal donation from Du Jun, followed by investment from YZi Labs, validating its vision as an 'eternal museum'. Funes has digitized nearly 1,000 structures, launched v0.3 of its platform, and introduced innovative features like wireframe mode, orthographic viewing, and AI-generated survey line drawings. The team's multidisciplinary approach, combining drone engineering, archaeology, and AI, was showcased in the '登临送目' exhibition at the Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum, where they recreated Tang Dynasty pagodas using 3D technology.
Co-founders:
Zhong Qing: Co-founder of Funes. Known for his involvement in media and podcasting, contributing to the project's narrative and community building.
Wang Keda: Co-founder. Background in architectural archaeology, bringing expertise in heritage documentation and field research.
Wang Hanyang: Co-founder (Twitter: @HanyangWang). Leads product vision and technical direction, with experience in building digital platforms and community-driven initiatives.