Sophiatown in VR

FabLab | University of Johannesburg | Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre

Sophiatown in VR is an immersive virtual reality experience that reconstructs Sophiatown, Johannesburg, as it existed before its demolition in the 1950s and 60s. The project was informed by extensive interviews with former residents, facilitated by the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre. Using these personal recollections, a novel method was developed to translate lived memories into a 3D VR environment that resonates with those who remember the community, creating an experience that is both authentic and evocative.