“Our opportunity, as designers, is to learn how to handle the complexity, rather than shy away from it, and to realize that the big art of design is to make complicated things simple.�
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Alexandra Williams
design portfolio
Alexandra
I am a highly energetic and passionate Interior Designer and recent graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, MA. I am excited and motivated to pursue a career in designing interior architectural environments.
Contact
(603) 831-1832 awill664@mail.endicott.edu
Education
Endicott College BFA - Interior Design Graduation: May 2020 Florence University of the Arts Fall 2018
Related Work Experience SoClean- Peterborough, NH Intern - Full Time, Summer 2019, January 2020 Selected furniture and created an employee lounge area in
Accomplishments Semester long hand drafting project selected for 2017 Endicott Student Invitational 2018 IIDA NE Chapter Student Membership Program participant Interior Design Peer Tutor Freshman Orientation Leader
new office location. Created floor plans for fire safety and escape routes
Stefura Associates- Boston, MA Intern - Full Time, September-December 2019 Updated floor plans to reflect architectural changes
Organized materials library and assisted with keeping it updated throughout my time there Created product specs for a variety of projects Assembled furniture finish binders Ordered fabric, furniture finish, and paint samples from various vendors
S kills
SketchUp Photoshop Revit InDesign AutoCAD Illustrator Mirosoft Office
Ann Henderson Interiors - Keene, NH Summer Intern - Full Time Summer 2018 Assembled estimates, purchase orders and proposals for clients and vendors
Assisted on site visits and installations for various clients
Contacted vendors, contractors and clients to inform them on updates for projects
Duncan Hughes Interiors - Boston, MA Summer Intern - Full Time June 2017 Placed and tracked orders with vendors to ensure the orders would be on site in time for installation Selected options for materials and furnishings Sat in on site visits and client meetings and kept minutes
About Me
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Senior Thesis
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Restaurant
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Hostel
Healthcare
06 Small P rojects Table of Contents
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Restaurant
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Hostel
Senior Thesis
building exterior
Senior Thesis Challenge
Deafness affects roughly 5% of the worlds population. That comes out to about 466 million people. Of those 466 million people, about 90% are born to hearing parents. Even with parents and family members learning sign language, there is still a level of disconnect and lack of communication that can occur between the deaf and hearing family members. Social isolation occurs when people are disconnected from the world around them. This can happen even if someone is physically surrounded by people. A lack of interaction can lead to various mental and physical health problems including depression and strokes.
Design Solution
thesis statement
Being Deaf or hard of hearing can be an isolating experience. creating a hospitality environment specifically designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing will create opportunities for people to form stronger bonds. This environment will also connect Deaf people from all over the world.
Software Used Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
synergy hotel a hotel for the deaf Concept of Synergy Definition: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. This applies to the deaf community as they come together to form a stronger whole. This concept gave way to the name of the project.
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90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents sensory sensory space space and and Terms Termsof ofcriticism criticism Design Designicons icons
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Lack of social interaction can lead to mental health problems
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sensory sensory reach reach
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reach reach
proximity proximity
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color color theory theory acoustics acoustics space space and and mobility mobility and and eliminating eliminating sensory sensory space space and and mobility mobility and and for for deafspace deafspace proximity proximity proximity proximity eye eye strain strain reach reach proximity proximity proximity proximity
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being a part of a group can help to fight social isolation
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the deaf community allows for a positive environment so that the deaf can have social interaction color theory for deafspace
acoustics
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exploded axon & section second floor plan Second Floor P lan Section ADA DOUBLE ROOM
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classrooms
PRIVATE guest rooms DINING WAITING
conference center
COMMUNITY SPACE
conference center
classrooms BAR
MAIN DINING
classrooms
not in scope
restaurant scale 1/8” = 1’
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restaurant
scale 1” = 20’0”
Reception
Senior Thesis
synergy hotel a hotel for the deaf
community space view
reception view
guest room view
Restaurant enlarged plan Restaurant P lan PRIVATE DINING
ENTRY WAITING
MAIN DINING BAR
scale 3/16” = 1’
dining room view
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restaurant entrance view
synergy hotel a hotel for the deaf
Senior Thesis
Custom Vibration Pod
In an effort to bridge the connection between hearing and deaf family members, these custom pods give people the ability to either listen to music or feel the vibrations of it. There is both a single person and a two person pod. Both are fully ADA accessible and have a vibration device below the wood floor that converts music into vibrations.
vibration room vibration room
single vibration pod Single Pod Construction Drawings single vibration pod 2' - 9 1/2"
6"
6"
2' - 9 1/2"
6"
3' - 2 1/2"
PLEXIGLASS ROOF LETS IN LIGHT
11"
1"
6"
11"
PAINNTED WOOD DOOR
6"
2' - 9 1/2"
6"
6"
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PAINNTED WOOD DOOR
3' - 9 1/2" 3' - 9 1/2"
1/2" 3"
3"
PLEXIGLASS
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PLEXIGLASS
PAINNTED WOOD DOOR
PAINNTED WOOD DOOR
PAINTED WOOD PAINTED WOOD EXTERIOREXTERIOR WALLS WALLS
PLEXIGLASS ROOF LETS IN LIGHT
1"
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PAINTED WOOD EXTERIOR WALLS
1/2" 3"
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FELT WALLS FELT - SOUND WALLS - SOUND AND VIBRATION AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION ABSORPTION
WOOD FLOOR
DOOR
2' - 11 3/4"
7' - 10 1/2"
RECESSED 4" INTO FLOOR ADA VIBRATING GRAB BAR
1' - 5"
1/4" LVT FLOORING
1/2"
CHROME SUBHANDLE FLOORING FLOOR 1/4" LVT FLOORING SUB FLOORING
2 3/4"
1"
4" 11" 4' - 2"
WOOD FLOOR WOOD FLOOR
TST429 PLATINUM TRANSDUCER FELT WALLS - SOUND AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION RUBBER VIBRATION ABSORPTION
CHROME HANDLE
4"
1' - 6" 1' - 6"
11"
1.5"=1'
DOOR
8' - 3 1/2"
4' - 2"
DOOR
FELT WALLS FELT - SOUND WALLS - SOUND AND VIBRATION AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION ABSORPTION
1.5"=1'
1"
ADAWOOD FOLDING SEAT PAINTED EXTERIOR WALLS
CHROME HANDLE
4' - 2"
DOOR
2 1/2"
2 1/2" 3' - 0 1/2"
3' - 0 1/2"
3' - 5"
ADA VIBRATING GRAB BAR
CHROME HANDLE
PAINTED WOOD PAINTED WOOD EXTERIOREXTERIOR WALLS WALLS WOOD FLOOR WOOD FLOOR
HANDLE HANDLE
3' - 5"
PLEXIGLASS
FELT WALLS - SOUND AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION
7' - 10 1/2"
1/2"
8' - 3 1/2"
3' - 2 1/2" 3' - 2 1/2"
PLEXIGLASS
1' - 6"
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3' - 0 1/2"
1/2" 3"
6' - 1 1/2" 6' - 1 1/2"
3" 1/2"
3"
1"
3' - 5"
3' - 0 1/2"
3" 1/2"
1"
3' - 5"
3' - 9 1/2" 3' - 9 1/2"
FLOOR
FLOOR
1" 1' - 5"
section 1/2"
FLOOR 1/4" LVT FLOORING SUB FLOORING
section - scale 1 1/2” = 1’ 2 3/4"
SUB FLOORING
SUB FLOORING WOOD FLOOR FLOOR TST429 PLATINUM TRANSDUCER
RUBBER VIBRATION ABSORPTION
RECESSED 4" INTO FLOOR
1"
front elevation
1/4" LVT FLOORING
4"
floor plan
elevation - scale 1 1/2” = 1’
11"
1.5"=1'
4" 11"
1.5"=1'
4"
floor plan - scale 1 1/2” = 1’
vibration room view
2' - 11 3/4"
4" 4' - 2"
2 1/2"
2 1/2"
HANDLE HANDLE
1/4" LVT FLOORING ADA FOLDING SEAT
1/4" LVT FLOORING SUB FLOORING FLOOR
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Restaurant
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Hostel
Corporate Design
reception and custom stairs view
fitbit office design
Corporate Design Challenge
In corporate office design there are many things that need to be considered. Branding and user groups are two challenges that designers must research and fully understand when they begin the design process. With so many different generations in the work place and different working styles for each of them, corporate design requires creative thinking and a full understanding of the company and their work style.
Design Solution
In this project we selected a company, researched the company’s practices, and new trends in corporate office design. The company I chose to design for was Fitbit. Fitbit is a company that designs and produces wearable fitness technology. The company encourages their users and their employees to stay active and healthy all day long. I attempted to create an environment that would encourage this lifestyle. Because Fitbits track how many steps you take in a day I tried to make an office that encourages the employees to take as many steps as possible through the office. I also included a gym on the second level as one of the company’s main goals is “to empower and inspire you to live a healthier, more active life”.
Software Used Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Concept of Energy Energy comes in many forms. Whether it is potential or kinetic, energy has the ability to make things happen. Fitbit too gives people the ability to make things happen as their products inspire the users to move and be physical. Fitbit’s new office design will inspire its workers to be active, physical, and use their energy.
Bubbles coat
key
waiting area
main path of travel
reception
small conference room
recep.
strong connections
stairs copy
coat
waiting area
entrance
elevator
supply
Blocks elevator stairs
sunlight bath
bath
copy small conference room
supply
storage
storage
server
work area
elevator
war room
bath
server
stairs cubbies
office kitchen
office
cubbies
large conference room
bath
stairs
war room gym
gym
kitchen office office
first floor
elevator
work area
second floor
large conference room
first floor
second floor
fitbit office design blocks
fitbit office design bubbles
First and Second Floor P lans
not to scale
S ketches
Axonometric
Corporate Design
fitbit office design
chair fabric wallcovering stool fabric hallway view
flooring turf flooring dividing glass sofa fabric
gym view
open office view
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Restaurant
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Healthcare
Hostel
Restaurant Design
view from behind the bar
Restaurant Design
concentric bar and cafe
CONCENTRIC CAFETERIA AND
Challenge
When creating this restaurant, we were challenged to make it fit within an existing restaurant’s space. This space was located inside the Plus Hostel in Florence, Italy. The existing space was dated and the owners wanted a space that targeted their more youthful clientele. The restaurant also included a bar area that was open later than the restaurant. This was also the first space I designed with a budget.
Design Solution
In this group project, my partner and I were inspired by the idea of the human relationship with geometry as displayed in Leonardo DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man. We decided to play with different ways to integrate geometric forms into the space. We used the forms in many different forms, in the flooring, lighting and walls. We kept the space youthful with bright colors and use of natural materials. We titled the restaurant Concentric. The space offers a variety of seating options for various groups of people. To keep the bar open later than the restaurant, we kept it the first area that the user would walk into, thus allowing for the rest of the space to close and be undisturbed for the rest of the night. This space came out under budget.
Software Used Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Custom Logo Design
Concentric Bar + Restaurant Florence, Italy and is based off user and the environment. Leona main influence within this projec for our inspiration with the idea o produce the proportions for the space will be geometric and crea age group that will be traveling t colors and mixes of patterns to layout is brought up into the cei the space. The flow of the space the main dining area and then in areas, the office and the kitche lobby allows for the visitors to s It also allows the staff to close allow customers to use the bar a travel through the whole area.
Custom Light Fixture
Floor P lan CONCENTRIC BAR + RESTAURANT FLOOR PLAN
Axonometric
SCALE - 1 : 100 AXONOMETRIC VIEW
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9. KITCHEN AREA 10. DISH WASHING AREA 11. PANTRY 12. STORAGE 13. OFFICE
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MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS
Tufted Teal Booth Seat Backing Tufted Teal Booth Seat Backing
Tufted Teal Booth Seat Backing
Black Leather Booth Seating
MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS Materials
MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS MATERIALS + FURNISHINGS Tufted Teal
Birch Wood Booth Seat Backing Main Wood - Tables & Chairs
Black Leather
Teal LeatherBooth Seating
Birch Main W
Teal Leather Waiting Area Upholstery Birch Wood Black Leather White Washed Wood Teal Glass Subway Tiles Waiting Area Upholstery Teal Leather Main Wood Tables & Chairs Booth Shell Bar and Desk Front Birch Wood Booth Seating Birch Wood Black Leather Black Leather White Washed Wood Teal Glass Subway TilesTeal Black and White Tile Black Leather Tufted Teal Tufted Waiting Area Upholstery Wood - TablesBlack & Chairs Main Wood Booth Seating Booth Seating White Washed Wood and White Tile Booth ShellBooth Seating Teal Glass Subway Tiles Bar and DeskMain Front Main Flooring Booth Seat Backing Booth Seat Backing Birch Wood Leather Booth ShellWhite Washed Wood Bar and Desk Main FlooringBlack White Washed Wood White Wood Black Teal Glass Subway Tiles Teal Glass S TealFront Glass Subway Tiles Tufted Teal andWashed White Tile Main Wood - Table Booth Seating Booth Seat Backing Booth Shell Bar and Des Booth Shell Bar and Desk Front Booth Shell Bar and Desk Front Main Flooring White Washed Wood Teal Glass Subway Tiles
not to scale
Restaurant Design
concentric design
Final Renderings
view of main dining area
view from bar to dining area
view of bar
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Restaurant
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Hostel
Hostel Design
view of single room
Hostel Design Challenge
While studying abroad in Florence, Italy, we were tasked with redesigning the outdated Plus Hostel. In this project, we were to create a new reception area, with a computer room off the side of it, as well as three different bedroom styles: a single, a double, and a six person room. We were to update the hostel so that it would attract young travelers in visiting the beautiful city of Florence.
plus hostel design
Axonometric double room
Design Solution
This project was a group project. My partner and I decided that in order to design best for a specific user, we should identify a common trait that they would all have. We decided that they all must love to discover new places if they are traveling, so we made our concept discovery. We decided to name each bed a different country’s name to encourage them to discover more about that country. Having stayed in hostels ourselves we were able to identify and solve some issues that we felt we had in the hostel setting, such as privacy and personal space. We also decided to keep the color pallet vibrant as the previous one was very dull and did not spark a sense of joy.
single room
Software Used SketchUp, LightUp, Photoshop, InDesign
six bed room
Bedroom Sections
DOUBLE DOUBLE BEDROOM BEDROOM SECTIONS SECTIONS
SCALE 1:25
SIX BEDROOM SECTIONS
SCALE 1:25
Floor P lans
SCALE 1:25 SCALE SCALE1:25 1:25
SCALE SCALE1:25 1:25
single room
SIX BEDROOM SECTIONS Single Bedroom Floor Plan 1 : 25
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Reception Floor Plan 1 : 50
six bed room
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reception
Six Bedroom Floor Plan 1 : 25
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Double Bedroom Floor Plan 1 : 25
double room
plus hostel design
Hostel Design
view of reception waiting area
view of single room
view of six person room
view of double room
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Restaurant
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Hostel
Healthcare Design
view of emergency department nurse’s station
Healthcare Design Challenge
Design a hospital that encompasses an emergency department, urgent care, short term rehab with therapy areas and a pediatric unit for children with mobility challenges.
Design Solution
This project is a place where everyone will feel welcomed. From the first time the patient walks through the door, they will feel relaxed and peaceful through the use of a green wall and calming colors and wood tones. On the first floor are the emergency, urgent care, and digital imaging departments as well as the gift shop, resource space, and cafeteria. The emergency department is organized and centralized to maintain an efficient work flow. The second floor is the short term rehab with rehabilitation spaces that can be used by both in and outpatients. The residential area is kept very separate so that the people staying there can feel both a sense of privacy and less like they are in a hospital and more like a residence. The third floor is designed for pediatric patients. Keeping a more youthful and vibrant atmosphere though the use of materials. This space is also divided up into a place for living and a place for therapy. Because pediatric patients usually have their families there with them a majority of the time, there is a place for parents as well and two rooms for the families to stay overnight.
Software Used Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
two palms hospital
Concept Analysis concept deconstruction
concept inspiration
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Nurse’s station ry
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Floor P lans
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first floor plan
Nurse’s station
first floor plan
second floor plan
first floor plan
not to scale
second floor plan
second floor plan
Healthcare Design
two palms hospital
third floor plan
Section
not to scale
water therapy pool
not to scale
Renderings
main entry, reception, and waiting area
pediatric mobility
Healthcare Design
and therapy area
two palms hospital
pediatric central hearth
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Corporate
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Restaurant
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Healthcare
Hostel
Small P rojects
Chair S tudy
watercolor, marker, colored pencil
Interiors
Renderings P hotoshop Renderings
hand and computer drawings Revit Redo of Existing Space
original photo
my revit redo
living room view
apartment design for a classmate
Residential Design Challenge In this project we practiced working with an actual client. We were pared up and designed an apartment for our classmate based on their design preferences. We also were required to budget out the project and practice professional communication.
Design Solution After spending time with my “client� and looking at pictures of apartments and design styles that she liked I set off to finding the furnishings and fixtures that fit her style. I remained in contact with her throughout the whole project via email and sent her design options to pick from. Overall she was very happy with the result and appreciated my attention to detail with the design. I put together an electronic presentation for her so that she could access it whenever and wherever she wanted.
Software Used SketchUp, LightUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, Prezi
Bubbles
Floor P lan
Jessica dubois apartment bubles
entry Bath closet
bedroom
Kitchen
living room
North
Materials
Classroom Layouts I assisted in this project by creating a variety of seating layouts for a classroom that would hold 28 students. The clients wanted to see how many different ways the same amount of chairs and tables can be laid out in the space. Below are some of the final results.
stefura Internship Experience associates Stefura Associates Inc 77 North Washington Street Boston MA 02114 617 723 5164
Date: Project:
22 November 2019 UMass Dartmouth, Dining Hall Dartmouth, MA
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION CATEGORY C: Banquettes Stefura Associates Furn Code: S40 Manufacturer: Series: Model No.: Description: Dimensions: Base style: Base material: Base finish: Seat style: Back style: End panel style: Outside back style: Warranty: Seat fabric:
Back fabric:
Furn Code Qty S40
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West Coast Industries Coil Spring Banquette N/A, refer to quote #03741-01428 Banquette, linear, North lounge 60”w x 25”d x 36”h; seat height: 19”; seat depth: 20” 4” enclosed kick base with square corners, recessed 3” Plastic laminate Laminart #5062-T Astro Metalene Upholstered without welt, 6” high apron Plain upholstered Wrap around upholstered Unfinished 10 years Manufacturer: Maharam Name: Apt Color: Nocturnal Item Number: 466392 013 Content: 100% Silicone Face Backing: Polyester Finish: Ink-Resistant Protective Top Coat Width: 54” Repeat: None Durability: 500,000 D.R. Manufacturer: Brentano Name: Pinnacle Color: Spire Item Number: 5827-06 Content: 67% Sunbrella Solution-Dyed Acrylic, 33% Sunbrella Solution-Dyed Polyester Backing: None Finish: Indoor/Outdoor Stain Resistant Width: 54” Repeat: 11 1/8” V – 1” H Durability: 100,000 D.R. Location (5) 211 North Lounge
Comments and Submittal Requirements: Upholstered furniture items must comply with California Technical Bulletin #117 It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to confirm that furniture items are ordered in compliance with all local and State fire code requirements. Alternative fabrics will not be accepted on any upholstered furniture. Submit shop drawings and upholstery diagrams to SAI for approval prior to fabrication. Vendor to field verify dimensions. Note: Image for reference only; see above specification for exact model information.
Specification Writing 1
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LEVEL 1 1/8" = 1'-0"
Above is the floor plan for a college dining hall in which I wrote all of the specifications for the furniture. I was put on this project at the very end and had to learn it as I was going, writing the specs for the furniture UMASS Dartmouth - Dining Hall selected and writing specs for three alternates to some pieces. Next to the floor plan is an example of oneSK-1 of the specifications I wrote. Date:
Scale:
Level 1 - Furniture Plan
Project:
10/26/19
1/8" = 1'-0"
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Drawing Number:
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