abdulrahman gazzaz works this folio is a compilation of professional, academic, and probono architectural works produced between 2012 - 2016. all images in this folio are courtesy of their respective companies and are shown here to demonstrate personal work experience. printed in jeddah in 2016.
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Abdulrahman Gazzaz a.h.gazzaz@gmail.com tel +966503639255 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
+ PROFILE Strong background on both Architectural and Planning subjects based on practice/academia. Eager to acquire a variety of skills and kowledge coming from any discipline. Strong interpersonal skills acquired through travels and formal education. Ability to meet challenges head-on developed through working in tight deadlines and competitions. Ability to coordinate between varying team members, and intergrate in large design teams.
+ LANGUAGES English & Arabic Fluent, Writing/Speaking/Reading.
+ COMPUTER SKILLS Extensive experience in Adobe programs namely, Illustrator, Photoshop,In-Design and After Effects interchangeably with Rhinoceros (Grasshopper) and Sketch up. Autodesk application oriented (Autocad, Revit) Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
+ EDUCATION 2008 - 2012 The University of The West of England BA Hons Architecture & Planning RIBA PartI 2004 - 2008 Attended Concordia University BA Hons Building Engineering 2006 - 2007 McGill University Freehand Drawing 1 & 2 2005 Snowdon Arts Center Sculpture 1 2004
Concordia Center of Continuing Education
Diploma in Photography & Darkroom 2003 - 2004 Concordia Center of Continuing Education Diploma in Graphic Design
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EMPLOYMENT 2016-Current BRICKLAB Concept Development Studio, Jeddah , KSA Founder + Designer Founded the studio with one other partner. Worked on small to large scale and interior design projects. Led projects from concept phase through to construction drawings. 2016-Current Marginalized Middle Eastern Arts Network, Jeddad/Barcelona, KSA/Spain Partner + Correspondent Exhibited and Coordinated the first pop-up show and organized the space layout/design. Collaborated with various artists to exhibit/talk at coming up events/talks. 2015-2016 King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA Teaching Assistant + Part of the Faculty Steering Commitee Taught second year architecture studios and introduced experimental/new ideas into the university curriculum. Implemented various systems into the faculty including standardizing a schedule system, student body, conceptual/theoretical input to be influenced on all levels. 2014 - 2015 ThreePointOneFour Studio, Jeddah , KSA Partner + Designer Founded the studio with four other partners. Worked on micro to large scale and interior design projects. Branding and Graphic design projects. Led projects from concept phase through to construction drawings.
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2014 - 2015 BG Architects, Jeddah, KSA Design Director Led multiple projects from initiation to concept design proposal. Coordinated projects that have been onhold and reactivated with various stakeholders and teams involvled. Managed various teams, projects, and secured projects for the firm. 2012-2014 MHA Architects, Jeddah, KSA Design Architect Worked in tandem with the design director and other senior team members on various stages of the design process. Developed plan, section, and elevation details in varying degrees of complexity Met with clients, documented meetings and site visits. Worked in coordination with foreign specialized design consultants and directed designs remotely. Summer 2012 SKK Lighting Consultancy, London, UK Junior Architect/Graphic Designer Produced supplementary lighting documents, conducted site visits and attended design consultations. Designed 2012 catalogue for Fun Lights line of products, found on www.skk.net Summer 2011 Southville Community Centre, Bristol, UK Research Assistant Produced planning documents and suggestions that corresponded to the local character of the area. Documented the site through photographs and sketches. Summer 2010 Urban Phenomena, Jeddah, KSA Architectural Intern Assisted in designing Princess Noura School in Riyadh. Completed various drafting tasks.
“The body is our general medium for having a world.” ― Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Phenomenology of Perception
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all works are organized in this folio according to scale. all works are part of a team effort.
small jigsaw chair ................ 8-9 collected bookshelf ............... 10-11 memory wall ............... 12-14 wack: a new era is upon us................15-16 dodecahedron installation................17-19 medium asia kitchen .............. 21-23 medd cafe & roastery .............. 24-26 mubadara residence 1................25-29 red grill .............. 30-33 large bamboo resort historic railway museum albalad extraction compound arab thought foundation
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small projects scale: 1 - 50 m2 objects and installations
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the process of assembly was to be used in a manner that resembled a puzzle. medium
slide it in and slide it out. put it together and turn it into a chair. or make it into a table. the user is the player.
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interact, play, sit, place, make.
project: jigsaw chair market: art/ office location: rawdah st, jeddah, ksa program: object for ‘various’ studio events client: haya design studio year: 2016 status: completed role: concept development, fabrication, research
a certain amount of chairs were required at this creative hub. the requirement was to fabricate seating elements that can be assembled and taken apart at will, therefore the space at which they are placed becomes flexible in a limitless fashion. the jigsaw chair was created without screws or bolts, a sliding and locking mechanism was devised.
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the bookshelf was a journey as much as a process at which brought forward a minimal yet meaningful element into an office full of creativity and critical thought. the language: horizontal:
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the wooden pieces were collected from various derelict plots from around jeddah, binded together and craned into the space. vertical: project: collected bookshelf market: art/ office location: rawdah st, jeddah, ksa program: bookshelf unit client: haya design studio year: 2016 status: completed role: concept development, fabrication, research
scaffolding posts were transported, welded with custom made steel plates, and spray painted.
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it was a realization of a collected memory. a multidimensional collage of memorabilia from various ends of the world that have been hand picked by the client and are scattered across the unit to display certain incisions of his travels and collections while having stimulating conversations during meetings and working hours.
project: memory wall market: wall unit/ installation location: alshate’, jeddah, ksa program: bookshelf/studio unit client: freelance studio year: 2013 status: completed role: concept development, fabrication, installation
and thus the memory wall was born as a means to juxtapoze objects, sketches, sculptures....etc. that bring his character and identity into the occupied space that is his studio.
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small medium Distilled in a distant future, an economic need has risen. A new era comes to the forefront. Abolish all that is old and build anew.
size: 2.1 (w) x 0.4 (h) m material: engraved acrylic mounted on canvas print
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project: wack (wa’abah aristocratic crater kingdom) market: art installation location: white building, jeddah, ksa program: pop-up art exhibition client: mmean (marginalized middle eastern artists network) year: 2016 status: completed role: participant, artist
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title: a new era is upon us
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a new era is upon us
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After studying Ameera Park we have proposed to construct a sculpture that would serve as a monument to the area. This initiative was part of our wider strategy to establish a cultural identity for the park. This structure would be used in various ways by the public as well as enticing local artists and architects to visit the artwork; in return this may become a melting pot for designers and urban planners alike to further contribute in enhancing the area even more.
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project: wack: a new era is upon us market: art/ installation location: amira park, al nuzha, jeddah, ksa program: interactive play structure client: friends of jeddah parks year: 2013 status: pending sponsorship role: head designer, concept development
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Upon visiting both Ameera and Faisal Zahid Park we felt that it was part of our responsibility as local architects to engage with FJP to provide a safe, healthy, and positive impact on these devastated areas of the city.
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AERIAL PERSPECTIVE/:
PLANS/:
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PLAN AT 1.2m
OVERALL PLAN
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rendered plan view (above) plan/program diagram (below)
Friends of Jeddah Parks
01/2013
This proposal was prepared by: Turki Gazzaz / Abdulrahman Gazzaz / Mostafa Alawi
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AN INTERACTIVE MONUME TECTONICS/: The structure consists of steel tube sections connected by modular connections
SEQUENCE/: Construction sequence begins by a number of connected modules attached to the ground Each module branches out to form an arch connecting it to another base module. After a series of primary arches are established, secondary arches of a reduced span may be introduced.
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04. tertiary arches connection details at various scales
rendered perspective (above) joint tectonics details (below) 19
medium projects scale: 100 - 1500 m2 interiors, small scale architectural singular spatial experiences limited programmatic use
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to create the illusion that the visitor is in some quaint Southeast Asian village was the the aim as much as it was the challenge in terms of atmospheric quality and gastronomic experience
these elements, combined with certain spatial qualities have been embedded within thehidden nooks and crannys so as to elevate an indescribable feeling for the diners
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project: asia kitchen market: food & beverage location: dubai parks & resorts, dubai, uae program: interactive restaurant client: competition entry year: 2016 status: pending role: head designer, concept development
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eclectic, exotic, and delicious aromas from various regions of Asia and beyond are what trigger an almost virtual memory for the occupant
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preliminary studies
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project: medd cafe & roastery market: retail interior location: beach towers, corniche, jeddah, ksa program: cafe interior client: comuna co. year: 2014 status: completed role: design management concept development, working drawings,supervision
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Medd cafe and roastery is a the result of a communal effort to create a localized space for the roasting and brewing of coffee. With over 12 partners, this group of people is running this establishment as a community, and aim to extend this model to its patrons. As such, the challenge was to integrate the differnet components of this operation (service, roasting, cupping, storage, seating) into a single entity which captures the core communal values relating to coffee production and consumption.
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(clockwise from left) construction process images, perspective 26
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Mubadara is a start-up development office with a desire to penetrate the real estate market with a fresh product.
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The apartment block consists of 6 typical apartments (3 on each floor) and 2 penthouse apartments spanning two floors.
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project: mubadara residence 1 market: residential location: al nahda, jeddah, ksa program: apartments for sale client: mubadara development year: 2014 status: under construction role: management, concept development, design drawings
With development booming in Jeddah, small scale apartment blocks have been springing up on every corner of the city. The classical paradigm for design has been thoroughly exhausted, and a contemporary approach would readily stand out. As such, the design of this typical apartment block utilizes the subtle marriage of glass, wood, and stucco to achieve a simple contemporary building envelope, with bright spacious interiors.
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TERRACE
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DINING 3.5 X 4
STORAGE
FOYER
BEDROOM 4.4 X 4.5
LAUNDRY ROOM 1.8 X 2.5
MAIN STAIR
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LIVING 4.5 X 5
LIVING 3.7 X 4.5
KITCHEN 3.8 X 4
DINING 3.5 X 4
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KITCHEN 3.8 X 4
STORAGE
LIVING 3.7 X 4.5
LAUNDRY
BEDROOM 4.4 X 4.5
MASTER BEDROOM 5X5
MASTER BEDROOM 5X5
BEDROOM 3.2 X 5
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TERRACE
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LIVING 4.5 X 5
ROOM 1.8 X 2.5
BEDROOM 3.2 X 5
typical floor plan (above) facade diagram (below left) interior perspective(below right) 28
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meat curing, grilling, wood fire ovens, and butchery: it is the process behind high quality steaks and the journey through the chef’s eyes that lead the design towards a labyrinth of a cow’s carcass and anatomy.
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project: red grill market: food & beverage location: p. moh’d bin abdulaziz rd, al riyadh, ksa program: high end restaurant client: khaled alhusseini & partners year: 2016 status: under construction role: lead designer, concept development, working drawings, supervision
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the abstraction of the carcass simply became its translation into tactile materials and a physical space; unconsiously guiding diners through an anatomical experience.
small medium large x-large preliminary studies/ initial concept
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floor plan (above) section (below) (courtesy of Bricklab) 32
small medium large x-large perspective showing the interior (courtesy of Bricklab) 33
large projects scale: medium to large complex spatial multiplicity of
1500 - 15,000 m2 scale architectural heirarchy programmatic use
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The privaetly owned plot had a unique quality of panoramic views towards the ocean and the project was to be treated as a weekend/summer getway for a wealthy family living in the heart of jeddah.
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project: bamboo resort market: recreational location: durrat al arous, dahban, ksa program: beach resort and spa client: undisclosed year: 2013 status: design development role: concept development, facade development, design drawings, rendering supervision
The architectural language of this project revolves around framing certain views of the beach and facilitating natural wind flow throughout the enitrety of all the bungalows.
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perspective showing beach front (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 36
small medium large x-large ground floor plan (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 37
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sectional studies (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 38
small medium large x-large entrance perspective (above) key views (below) (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 39
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The historic railroad in Medina is utterly neglected and forgotted in its’ current state. The holy city of Medina used to be the hub of education, spirituality and the prophet’s point of departure (Hijrah), these bits of information all manifest a certain dynamic motion in a metaphorical sense.
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The railroad museum & library’s identity stemmed from extensive research that traced back the historical aspects of the train station.
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project: historic railway museum market: public location: medina, ksa program: museum, public library client: saudi commission for tourism & national heritage year: 2013 status: pending role: concept development, concept design support, working drawings supervision
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rythm becomes a necessity sacred history is constantly traced past vs. present The building is placed on the existing railroad track and the form was generated through juxtaposing the old railway station’s rythmic language and reinterpreting it into a contemporary way that sympathizes with the existing local context.
small medium large x-large ground floor plan (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 41
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site plan (top left) massing rationality (top right) site plan (below) (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 42
small medium large x-large exterior perspective (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 43
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with an aim at creating a micro-urban environment that has a variety of public walkways, courtyards, and terraces. al-balad was used as the major case study to achieve this typological understudy of what encompasses close proximity living within jeddah. key points 1.this study is based on the assumption that the given plot will be a stand alone compound, non-divisible
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2.design unique units that offer a variety of sizes and views/balconies/terraces
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project: albalad extraction development market: residential/mixed-use location: obhur, jeddah, ksa program: mixed-use client: khalid khalil & parters collaborators: ZAD development year: 2016 status: design development role: lead designer, concept development, schematic drawings, rednering supervision, detail design supervision
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3.allow shared facilities to be scattered throughout the development to encourage pedestrian movement 4.achieving a micro-urban setting that allows for proximity yet respects privacy.
small medium large x-large preliminary studies, initial concept (courtesy of Bricklab) 45
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site panorama (above) exterior perspective of the cultural center (below) (courtesy of Saudi Diyar Consultants) 46
small medium large x-large specific/atmospheric sections (left) ground floor plan (right) (courtesy of Bricklab) 47
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front/back perspectives (courtesy of Bricklab) 48
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Located on King Fahad Road in Riyadh, a few blocks away from Al Faisaliah and The Kingdom Towers, the Riyadh Tower project assumes an iconic position from its inception.
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project: arab thought foundation market: commercial location: corniche rd, jeddah, ksa program: hotel, retail, offices client: HRH Khaled Alfaisal year: 2014 status: on hold role: lead designer, design drawings and presentation
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Designed to house a luxery hotel, serviced apartments, and high end office spaces,this tower would trump its predecessors in height, and establish a presence along the capital’s growing skyline. Taking queues from local patterns, the main body of the tower is studded with daylight controlling frits. Incisions in the massing provide programmatic relief in this densly packed tower, and act as green pockets overlooking the city.
small medium large x-large sections (top left) axonometric (top right) ground floor plans (below) (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 51
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first floor plan (top) atmospheric references (below) (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 52
small medium large x-large exterior perspective (courtesy of MHA Consultants) 53
x-large projects scale: 15,000 m2 & above large scale architectural/ masterplanning public/private spatial structures micro-urban environments
small To create a typical modular system for low-income families across the region was the undertone.
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questions about the fundamental ingredients that make up the saudi social fabric arised. privacy, traditional interactions, day-to-day activities...etc. these became the driving forces behind the project as a whole. a back-to-basics attitude.
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project: affordable housing market: residential location: various, ksa program: Residential client: undisclosed year: 2013 status: pending role: lead designer, support, design drawings and presentation
the project was to be adapted into various places and thus a plug-and-play format was adapted.
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Environment
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Rhythm
Use
Courtyard
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Tradition
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Function
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Basic Elements
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Horizontal Expansion
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Vertical Expansion
Arrangement On Site
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Expansion Through Generations
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Generation: A, B, C
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Generation: D,E,F,G,H...etc.
main hospital (left) housing (middle) administration (right) community spine (below) (courtesy of Saudi Diyar Consultants) 58
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Full Expansion Plan/Visual
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First Floor
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established over 20 years ago, stationary fantasies has set itself a unique presence, and has truely flourished into becoming one of the city’s major commercial/entertainment destinations. with its mixture of children’s play/learning activities, an elevated water park, stationary, furniture and accesories retail, together with leasable street retail and office tower, this project comes up to an area of 32,000 square meters.
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project: stationary fantasies buidling market: recreational/mixed-use location: pr.sultan rd, jeddah, ksa program: retail, waterpark & offices client: radwan co. year: 2015 - current status: innovators architecture/eng. consultants status: schematics role: lead designer,concept developmnet ,mediator between design and implementation ,design drawings, schematic drawings and working drawings supervision
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south elevation
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colour variation for shutters
iconography studies, concept development (courtesy of Bricklab) 61
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ground floor (left) water park floor (center) massing/use breakdown (right) (courtesy of Bricklab) 62
small medium large x-large play area ‘human puzzle’ axonometric (left) exterior skin studies (above) contextual/massing elevations(right) (courtesy of Bricklab) 63
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clockwise: activities area, perspective, elevation, entrance (courtesy of Innovators/Bricklab) 64
“Architecture has recorded the great ideas of the human race. Not only every religious symbol, but every human thought has its page in that vast book� Victor Hugo
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