Maui Fire Restoration and Rebuilding Photography: After the Lahaina wildfire, Maui’s rebuilding phase will require comprehensive building and construction photography to document the restoration process, assess damages, and showcase the progress of reconstruction.

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Here’s what Panaviz can provide:

1. Damage Assessment Photography

• Purpose: To document the extent of damage to structures for insurance claims, historical records, and planning purposes.
• Service: Panaviz can offer high-resolution aerial and ground-level photos that capture the full scope of destruction, providing essential visual evidence for stakeholders.

2. Reconstruction Progress Documentation

• Purpose: To chronicle the step-by-step rebuilding efforts, from debris removal to final construction.
• Service: Panaviz can provide time-lapse photography, aerial progress shots, and 360-degree virtual tours to track and showcase ongoing efforts. This can be valuable for contractors, developers, and the local community.

3. Architectural and Engineering Photography

• Purpose: To highlight the work of architects and engineers involved in rebuilding, focusing on innovative designs and sustainable practices.
• Service: Panaviz can deliver detailed still photography, drone footage, and virtual tours that emphasize architectural details, design innovations, and structural integrity.

4. Community and Cultural Restoration Photography

• Purpose: To document the restoration of cultural sites and community landmarks, ensuring that the rebuilding efforts respect and preserve Maui’s heritage.
• Service: Panaviz can create visual content that captures the rebuilding of culturally significant structures, integrating historical context with modern restoration efforts.

5. Marketing and Promotional Photography

• Purpose: To attract investors, donors, and future residents by showcasing the rejuvenation of Lahaina and surrounding areas.
• Service: Panaviz can produce compelling imagery and videos that highlight the new developments, creating content for websites, social media, and marketing campaigns.

6. Post-Completion Architectural Photography

• Purpose: To document the final, completed structures, showcasing the resilience and beauty of the rebuilt areas.
• Service: Panaviz can offer high-quality architectural photography and videography that captures the aesthetic and functional aspects of the new buildings, providing a visual legacy for future generations.

These services can help support Maui’s recovery by providing critical visual documentation and promoting the resilience and revival of the community.

Here are the tools Panaviz can leverage during the rebuilding phase in Lahaina:

• Aerial Photography
• Photomosaic Aerial Mapping
• Drones
• HD Space Capture via 360 Photography
• 360 Video Capture Equipment

Remembering Lahaina Town

Lahaina Town, which means “scorching sun” in Hawaiian, witnessed a tragic turn of events in August 2023. A devastating brush fire swept through the area, reducing the charming town to ashes. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of more than a hundred people, leaving a community in mourning. In the wake of this tragedy, over 700 individuals were reported missing, casting a somber shadow over the town’s history.

Multifamily Architectural Photography by David Tonnes of PanaViz. See our apartment photography portfolio here.