While machines contributed significantly to the de-ornamentation of twentieth century architecture, today they are the most important catalyst for re-ornamentation. Contemporary architecture has resorted to mimesis in this process, using the computer to generate natural forms. We therefore hypothesized that 3D scanning could bring nature into architecture. Among the techniques available, photogrammetry stands out due to its accessibility. This research aims to analyse the benefits of introducing photogrammetry into the creative process in architecture, using nature as inspiration. To this end, various experiments were conducted to translate natural objects into architectural elements, using different digital fabrication techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and milling. The experiments focused on three aspects of the ornament’s morphology: volume, relief, and plane. Several topics were studied, such as processing and interpreting 3D models, transforming objects into textures and exploring the relationship between scanning and manufacturing. The results show how the use of photogrammetry can be expanded in the field of architecture, revealing its ability to transform the complexity of nature into architectural ornament.