Lowell

Project: St. Joseph’s Church, Lowell MA
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts

Overview

At Pointknown, we were honored to document the historic St. Joseph’s Church in Lowell, MA — a striking example of architecture that blends grandeur and detail. Our team combined high-precision laser scanning, drone photogrammetry, and comprehensive photo documentation to capture both the exterior stonework and interior truss system with millimeter accuracy.

Scope of Work

Full 3D laser scan of both interior and exterior of the church

Drone-based aerial surveying to capture roof structures and façade geometry

High-resolution photographic documentation of decorative details and structural elements

Development of a detailed Revit model preserving the sanctuary’s truss framework, interior elevations, and exterior masonry features

Highlights

Complete laser-scan dataset covering all accessible surfaces

Drone imagery providing 3D context for roof geometry and façade alignment

Photo documentation capturing intricate stonework, sanctuary trusses and historic finishes

Delivery of an architecturally rich Revit model ready for restoration, renovation, or facilities management

Why It Matters

Historic buildings like St. Joseph’s demand precision. Errors in measurement or undocumented conditions can lead to cost overruns, project delays, or loss of historic detail. With our workflow, architects, engineers, and preservation teams gain a reliable digital base — reducing uncertainty and enabling informed decision-making.

Outcome

The deliverables we provided allow the stakeholders to move confidently into design and construction phases:

A unified point-cloud and photo dataset serving as the single source of truth

A rich Revit model aligned to real-world conditions

Accurate documentation that supports renovation planning while respecting the building’s heritage

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re taking on a renovation, adaptive reuse, or historic preservation project in the Greater Boston area (or beyond), let Pointknown supply the high-fidelity existing-conditions data you need. Contact us today to discuss how we can tailor our scope to your schedule, risk profile and budget.