Audrey Nanjala Undergraduate Interior Architecture Portfolio
“ Design creates culture. Culture shapes values.
Values determine the future.� Robert L. Peters Through the years, I have learnt that design plays more roles than most people are aware of. Design taps into cultures and through that shapes the societies in which we dwell in. On top of that, the work of a designer is to ensure that the livelihood of the people is preserved throught their work. It is quite evident that every designer adapts their preferred style and philosophies to attain the common goal. In my three years of study, I have grasped the essence of developing an identity and although it is not as mature yet, I believe in the constant growth both on a personal and professional level. The works featured in this portfolio are a selection of projects that exhibit my growth as a designer and the development of said skills. If anything design can’t be taught, but guidelines can be put in place as a means of maintaining a common denominator. It is my hope that my work displays an understanding of the knowledge that holds design together as a language.
Audrey Nanjala
Undergraduate Interior Architecture Portfolio
Curriculum Vitae
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3rd Year
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Table of Contents
What happens at the end of life?
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The Urban Interiorist
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Why we buy
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Thresholds
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2nd Year Retail Design -Microbrewery, bar & music lounge
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Exhibition Design - Ditsong Museum
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Transitory Dwelling
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Luminaire Design
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1st Year In search of the Urban Link (South Campus, The Arts and Axis)
Interests
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Education
Personal Statement
Jan 2014 - Currently
Jambo,
BSc Interior Architecture (Interior design) at University of Pretoria
I’m Audrey. soon to be an Interior Design graduate. I was born and raised in Kenya, and have spent the last four years in South Africa as a student. As I am still developing my design skills, I am open to learn more especilally now that I will be joining the work environment.
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013 BSc Nutrition and Food Science at University of Pretoria
Mar 2012 - Aug 2012 Computer Apllication packages at Alphax College, Kenya
2011 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) – Booker Academy, Kenya Mean Grade: B
In my last year of study, I have come to develop an interest in the influences of design to the growth of an individual. Understanding that design does not exist as an entity on itself. I hope that with time, I will be able to exhaust my potential in this regard. The following is a selection of projects from my undergraduate studies.
Curriculum Vitae 0605059275 || nanjala03@gmail.com || issuu.com/audreynanjala
Work Experience
Design Skills
Other Skills
Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 Personal business - Creative designer: Business cards and bead jewellery design with the help of a marketing manager. Duties included: - Meeting with clients - Generating design proposals - Printing and copy - Delivering of final products - Personal shopper (Bead Jewellery)
Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Autodesk Revit Sketchup Microsoft Office
Aug 2015 - Currently
Editorial Design
Perdeby (University of Pretoria Newspaper) - Layout Artist. Duties included:
Branding
- Editing visuals - Laying out sections - Final checks before uploading
Layout
Leadership: Kenyan Society at TUKS - President (2016) - Secretary (2015) Editorial: Wordpress, web writting Crafts: African Inspired bead work Language: - English
- Swahili
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01 What happens at the end of life?
This hospice design seeks to explore the potential of design as a wellness tool at the end of life. It has been accepted that death is infact inevitable and what can be changed are the last days of the patient. Design and dignity aims to make death more bearable for those at the end of life and the friends and family sharing their final journey. A hospice environment ceases to be a hospital and rather becomes an oasis where although its associations are not all pleasant, the users can find peace and calm.
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This intervention follows in the concept of the Maggie’s Hospices that are designed at small scales in various locations in order to accomodate a larger target. The hospice is relatively small in comparison to a hospitral which ensures individual patients get the very needed attention they need. In accomodating a small number of patients, issues such as agitation caused by prolonged waiting for services are reduced which in turn enhances wellbeing. Open communal spaces prompt interaction between patients and with guests as well. In creating an environment that is social, vibrant and congenial while still observing health regulations, the patients attention is not focuused on their illness but on the experience imparted in the institution. Creating a pleasant memory for families while caring for patients is at the heart of this design intervention.
Circulation Spaces (Corridors) Corridors as thresholds link spaces. They are used by both the staff and patients hence must address their need. Can also be used as tools that speak to the user experience creating a ritual rather than merely being functional
Colour and light are major factors in man made environments; their impact influences man’s psychological reactions and physiological well-being...it is no longer valid to assume that the only significant role of light and colour is to provide adequate illumination. (Mahnke, 1987)
02 From Cafeteria to Wards
Lighting in the viewing room should be directed at the body and should be dimmable. However when using natural light as in this instance, smart technology can be used to shield window to prevent excessive illuminance on the body. Natural light is opted for as it creates a metaphor of the deceased being one with nature, having being taken to a higher realm. The presence of light gives analogy of having transcended to another realm. In occassions where it would not be possible to get sufficient natural lighting, directive dimmable artificial lights are installed as backup.
Poetics of Light When designing for palliative care, the wellbeing of the patients is the fundamental consideration. Use of light, colour and textures should be calming to the body and mind rather tha distract and agitate. This principle is the core for the natural light intervention taken.
“ Sunlight is happiness, don’t you think? When darkness of night turns into day, there is a big evolutionary association with possitive change.� -Martin Lupton
Shadows Create dramatic experiences and emphasizes the presence of light. (Meyers, 20016) Used at the service corridor, the aisle possessed character rather than just being functional.
Fig 03 - Shadows created along the service entrance
Lines
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Geometry emphasises linerity in space. Lines are created by both natural and artificial light. In using using in circulation spaces such as corridors, large pools of contrasting light and darkness are avoided rendering the space accessible.
Form
Fig 01 - Lines as used in corridor lighting
Form can be used to manipulate and render light to create shadows and patterns with meaning. Architecture becomes the mediator between light and the interior.
Fig 04 - Precast concrete defining form as in the counselling rooms
Sky Frames Vertically framed spaces, emphasizing the dialogue between the interior and nature. Movement of the sun ensures a motionfull space created by shadows. Eliminates the stillness and isolation of typical hospital spaces.
Windows
Fig 02 - Skylight highlighting linerity of a corridor
Detailed as a language of design, the form and placement of a window into the structure determines how light penetrates into the interior. Also forms an integral part of the construction.
Fig 05 - Window cut out in bereavement room
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Key 01. Reception 02. Lobby 03. Consultation Rooms 04. Counselling Hall 05. Nurses station 06. Kitchenette & Dining 07. Intensive Care Units 08. Patient Rooms 09. Staff Room 10. Examination Room 11. Courtyard 12. Service Entrance 13. Sensory Garden 14. Storage Room 15. Linen Room 16. Laundry Room 17. Visitors Toilets 18. Spiritual Room 19. Bereavement Suites 20. Resident patient Memorial Garden
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02 The Urban Interiorist Alapash new home is a Chicago based brand that specializes in terrariums and small house plants. Looking to insert the brand into a local context (Braamfontein, Johannesburg), the approach taken was that influenced by the strong imagery of the products on sale. The terratium is a metaphoric expression of a sustainable interior. Hence, the insertion of the inteiror artefact seeks to create and establish a sustainable interior and brand.
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An ecology defines the relationship between organisms (in this case the interior) to the constituent elements and its physical environment. The concept of a micro-ecology is adapted for the successful iteration of the interior. By approaching the design in a three sphere angle, namely; Environmental, Economic and Social, ensures that all aspects of the interior are touched on to ensure the success of the concept realisation. The language of form, illustrated below, refers to the life cycle of a plant which is mirrored onto the interior. The space is first designed with tecnonic elements and passed onto the users who then interprete and make meaningful use of the space which is then followed by the culmination symbolising weathering and the effects thereof.
Language of form
Inception
Nature to exist as part
Culmination
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Detailing in Progress
Detailing in Progress
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03 Why we Buy (Pop-up Retail) H&M being fairly new in the South African Market, it was important ot consider the reception of the brnd in already existing areas and identify whether a suiitable location would be where a flagship already exists or not. This was also used as an opportunity to address initial concerns and controversies around the brand in South Africa. The introduction of a secondary local brand (Pichulik) is a collaborative effort to link the brand to the local market.
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Farmiliarity in Context: The pop-up store is adaptable to social market venues in Pretoria. In having a semi open structure, the users are exposed to a farmiliar network of community spaces and people. The experience is not limitied to the confines of a store rather the vibrant units of the city are brought in. The open shell also attracts users to in being unambiguous of its function. By having an adjustable shell, the pop-up shop can move and travel with the market and still fit into its context. The integration of the store into the existing culture is fundamental in rendering the brand acceptable.
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FLOOR PLAN
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DETAILS
20mm dia chalk painted fluted wood dowel pins @850cc 2400 * 32 * !200mm plywood timber board dowelled intp timber joists 38 * 114 * 6000 framing SA Pine timber joist with 15mm holes to accomodate pins 15mm dia fluted dowel pin
Floor Detail
12 1200 * 2400 * 38 Vertical plywood boards with rebated joints for wall panels 20mm dia chalk painted flutedwood dowel pin through both wall ppane;s @400cc
15mm thick plywood detached (loose) shelf 15 * 45 * 20mm half through tenon timber joint connecting joist and stud
1600 -1200, 30mm dia chalk painted ash wood timber poles 15mm dia polished spray painted steel joints
38 * 3500 * SA Pine structural timber truss
Wall & Collumn Details
Shelving Detail
04 UnderstandingThresholds
Studying can be a tideous excercise. As a designer presented with ana already functional space, it is required that I study and understand the requirements of the user and then formulate a strategy to enhance the ‘study’ experience. How do I make the space known to the intended user/ how do I make the users spend more time in the space? As an effort to answer these questions (not to exhaustion) a suitable approach was adapted for suitability of this project.
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After thorough analysis, it was concluded that a physics principle inspired installation would correspond to the space while enhancing the already established functionality.
Site: Natural Science Building 2 (Department of Physics) University of Pretoria
Spotlight lamps have to be placed strategically to beam onto Spotlight lamps have to be placed strategically the installation and reflect around the space but not obstruct the to beam onto the installation and reflect around lighting (natural) needed for studying the space but not obstruct the lighting (natural) needed for studying
240mm dia, stainless steel hook base, screwed onto existing concrete ceiling
Directional light is important, as it enhances the success of the installation. 240mm dia, stainless steel hook base, screwed concrete ceiling 240mm dia, stainless steelonto hookexisting base, screwed onto existing concrete ceiling
Directional light is important, enhances the success of the Directional light as is it important, as it enhances theinstallation. success of the installation.
Counter-weight extension
Counter-weight extension Counter-weight extension
DECOSTAR 51 PRO (OSRAM) Average life: 5,000 h 100 % dimmable Color rendering index Ra: 100 Color temperature: 3,000 K (Important in order to maintain the integrity of the dichroic glass) DECOSTAR 51 PRO (OSRAM) Diameter: 51 mm DECOSTAR 51 PRO (OSRAM) Average life: 5,000 h 100 % dimmable Average life: 5,000 h Color rendering index Ra: 100 100 % dimmable Color temperature: 3,000 K (Important in order to maintain Color rendering index Ra: 100 integrity of the in dichroic glass) Color temperature:the 3,000 K (Important order to maintain Diameter: 51 mm the integrity of the dichroic glass) Diameter: 51 mm
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Impact
Environmental Impact
400 * 40 * 400mm dichroic glass with brass film
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Design Strategy
The study threshold - foyer to the department of physics, can be enhanced by making the use more expirential rather than routine. After an analysis of the documentation what seems most appropriate to add onto the space would be luminaire installation inspired by a physics principle
Square geometrics
- Physics principle
Augement spatial
-No 3D effect
functionality Can the effect of the new installation spill onto the adjascent space (creating Foyer area used
Redesign
as a study area
established
(Formalist) Static Instatllation
fluidity of space)
DESIGN INFORMANTS
activities
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Triangulated geometry
-Educational
Consider possible requirements for the users
- Vantage points
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Engaging the passers,
new function
becoming an installation that attracts the public Elevate the experience
by
improving the spatial quality ‘Study space’ - becoming more of an experience
Walking through the adjascent
rather than a routine,
garden, the view of
design an istallation
installation will be
that inspires students
obstructed, despite presence
to spend more time
of wimdow
studying
Dark red glossy tiles
Presents opportunity to introduce a contrasting colour. Hence creating a 3D effect in the space.
Geometric tiling, can the floor tiles be changed into a glossy finish to enhance effect of installation
The presence of the large windows, with an engaging view of the interior from the outside brings about the thought of an exhibition space
Effect of Context, extant materiality & Patterns on new Installation As part of the documentation study, factors such as patterns on site became strong informants for the design of the new installation
Suspended Installation: - Non-obstructive to main function (study) & Movement - Volumetric spatial effect - Within reach of both natural and artificial light (enhances the 3D effect)
Concrete slab on the exterior, obstructs maximum amount of natural lighting from reaching the interor, hence more artificial light is needed
ANTAGONISTIC
The pattern on the shafts as individual components can be placed both horizontally and vertically to define a new patern for the installation Abstracted as simple lines formed as the reflection that give varried effect depending on the angle of light falling onto the installation
Similar patterns on other campus buildings such as Merensky and the Humanities Building - Uniformity and Heritage language
ANALOGOUS
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Anticipated Outcome of Installation Light source above installation
mentioned factors, it is important to consider how the new relates to the extant.
Installation
WALL
While considering the above
The central space remains for the study tables as that is the main function of the space
05 Retail design; Microbrewery, Bar and Music Lounge Craft beer has a significant impact on the South African cultural landscape with 135 craft breweries in the country. Statistics show that 75% against 25% of men engage and appreciate the craft beer industry.
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The retail space includes a microbrewery in order to engage the customer in the beer making process. The dual functionlity of the space influences the physical identity of the space...where the music influences the layout cosideration and the microbrewery the mood (including colour and materiality). The edge of the bar can be transfunctionalised into a music lounge on the weekends to attract ‘yappies’ - the young professionals. It was important that flexibilty was considered in order to accomdate the three functions.
Site: Colbyn Centre, Pretoria
Outdoor sitting
Refrigerator
Linoleum Flooring
To Deli
Bar area
Brewery
Curtain rail
Unisex WC
Wheelchair accessible WC
Outdoor sitting
Lounge
Kitchenette
Storage room
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SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
Menu
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On the drinks menu, beers are categorized by their availability: Mainstay (always available), Seasonals (seasonally available) and Brew Master (Once off specials) The individual colours are transferred onto the serving palletes to enhance the identity. The foods menu exhibits finger snacks that are served during beer tasting events or in platters on special request. It includes the name of the food, short description and a symbol depicting its edibility. (vegeterian, meaty, hot).
06 Exhibition Design: Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, Ornithology Collection. Who? The specific user needs inform the approach for the design. These were identified as children (with parents or on a school field trip), men and women, pensioners and parents with infants.
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What? The design seeks to engage all the human senses in order to create and enhance a memorable experience, including clear passages for easier circulation, clear presentation of information and non-hazardous application How? After understanding the user, are there any themes that can be adapted and translated into a spatial organisation. Service such as ventilation and artificial lighting were considered and how they affect the display. Having an interactive space, techniques of display, movement and flow to be sequential. Where? The display of the birds to be categorised according to their classification, phase transition (Life cycle) and in their natural habitat. This to be achieved through materiality used for diplay surfaces and structural elements.
SEQUENCE & Progression
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Floor Plan
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As part of a sequential experience to mark the end of the tour, the museum visitors get an opportunity to participate in an interactive part of the tour whcih involves moving around the blocks to create a bird of their choice and take a photo with their design which is then taken home or uploaded ontot he museums website
Attachment of signage onto wall
Apart from being just a bird hall, South African artists can use the space as a platform to share their work at no extra cost for the public With the alternating exhibition, the art works are also changed hence attracting more clientelle more often.
Raised floor provides a boundary between the user and the artworks which are well kept without being subjected to abrassion from direct contact
Tables provided to supply more information about the works of art on display Attachment of bench parts to the finished floor
Austin Roberts exhibition demarcated into three smaller group classification to avoid clustered information
Multi purpose gathering space provides users a space where they can take some time off the tour. Also provides a designated space specifically for groups who may need to sit together to receive information collectively Can also be used to display short videos whenever needed
Alternating the order of classification encourages the public to visit the museum more often Exhibition can be separated in terms of: -Habitation -Feeding habits Attachment to canvas to -Size steel rack
Projectors placed onto ceiling panels so as not to present an obstruction to the transmition of the pictures
Introductory space -Short Austin Roberts Biography & milestones Brief introduction to the museum
Attachment of coir fibre to collmn
Birds specimens attached onto coir fibre The use of natural materials and enclosed spaced gives an illusion of being in the birds natural habitat
User completely engulfed in the motion around them promting a wholisitic experience Playing videos of birds in action to give more context and understanding to the users Also divided in three so as to give the visitors a broader perspective and more to experience
Reconstruction of the information regarding man’s relationship with birds and told in a 3D format - using scale models to give context to the narrative
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07 Transitory Dwelling
The transitory dwelling is designed as a temporary living unit for blind, visually impaired as well as well sighted international and local travellers. Ideally the space should be flexible and be able to accomodate any combination of travellers ranging from a single occupant to a group of four travellers. The intervention for this project was formed around designing a space for creatives.
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Three categories of creative users were selected namely; painters, writers and Musicians. By narrowing down the options, the space is able to be designed to user specific needs. The interaction among these user groups should be enhancing rather than disturbing. The selected site boarders mountains and a seasonal river. This enhances the spatial experience on a sensorial level, tapping on the pro-active senses of the users. This get-away space is designed to provide ambience on top of being accessible for special needs.
Site: Rosendal, Free State. South Africa
MUSIC ROOM
LOUNGE
KITCHEN & DINING ROOM L PALETTE COUCH
GROUND FLOOR
BALCONY
SINGLE BED
WASHROOM
STORAGE
BUNK BED
MEZZANINE FLOOR
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Wall mounted L.E.D lamp Timber cladding wall Copper piping stepped book shelf Coat hangers Copper framed storage structure
Glass mezzanine balustrade 900x2800 window with timber frame 1200 wide single sided sliding door
SECTION A-A
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2100 wide double sided sliding door Balcony with glass balustrade & stell structural elements
90x1900 single bed 300 wide interior ledge
Louvers attached to balcony floor slab
1200 wide single sided sliding door Glass structure music room
Stepped floor level
SECTION B-B
Furnishings Schedule
Secto 4200
ECOBRT - New 5890
Louis Poulsen
Geberit Flush Plate
Pallet Furniture
Materiality
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Colour Palette
Lounge
White marble floor tiles
Copper fixtures
Washrooms [Blossom]
Matte Carpet
Reclaimed Timber Wall Cladding
Bedrooms [Winter]
[Spring]
08 Luminaire
Incised- A set of lamps that consists of a table lamp and a floor lamp. The concept of the design involves the idea of having floating light that holds the materials instead of the materials used for the lamp carrying the light. The table lamp is more of an art work and aesthetic piece than a source of light whilst the floor lamp is a source of light.
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The table lamp has a series of incisions on the horizontal and vertical axes, where the ones on the vertical axis are inserted with palettes that are the support of the lamp. This arrangement leaves a slit at the bottom of the lamp where the light passes through giving the illusion of a floating light. However, the floor lamp being a source of light, it has more light to illuminate the room. The horizontal palettes allow a streak of red light through the room creating an illusion of red floating light. The materials used for the lamps are easy to handle materials hence the lamps are not fragile although they must be handles with care. Also, the choice of colour for these materials is intended to add a simple yet sophisticated feel to the interior space in which they shall be placed. For this particular lamps I would suggest the bedroom as the most appropriate interior setting.
Materiality 50 * 3 * 50mm frosted red perspex cube
150 * 3 * 150mm frosted white perspex cube
155 * 20 * 155mm mahogany timber block incised for perspex placement
Hidden line Illustration of Luminaire
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09 In search of the Urban Link (South Campus, The Arts and Axis) The art- axis on the University of Pretoria complex stretches form the Old Arts building through to Boukunde and Fine Arts and extending onto South Campus. With the site at South Campus, the conceptual appoach was to design a space that would activate the complex. The selected building is currently used as offices, a lecture hall and has a few rooms dedicated for music practice session. With this in mind, a conscious decision was made to enhance the musical function of the space.
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The interior is a flexible music space that adapts to the specific needs of the music students on campus. By placing this facility on South Campus it meets the crirerium of drawing more traffic into the campus. The double storey extension and the exterior reed aerophones make the presence of the facility known. Musical connotations are incoorporated into the interior as unambigous elements.
Site: South Campus, University of Pretoria
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Interests
Blogging & Online Writing https://heelsinataxi.wordpress.com
Crafts African Inspired bead work
Amateur Photography
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“Your crown is a work of Art”
“Shades of Blue”
“Forget the prince, I’ll keep the shoes”
“Of Misty Mornings”
“Sunsets and Springs”
“I want to know what it’s like to kiss you”
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Thank you. [Asante]