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Prague Interior Design Guide

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CAFÉS, BARS

RESTAURANTS, BISTROS, PUBS, WINE SHOPS

Café Archa Barista 01 Na Poříčí 24, Prague 1

Café B. Braun 02 Sokolská 31, Prague 2

CAFÉ JEDNA 03 Dukelských hrdinů 47, Prague 7

Cobra Bar 04 Milady Horákové 8, Prague 7

EMA espresso bar 05 Na Florenci 3, Prague 1

Mistral Café 06 Valentinská 56, Prague 1

SmetanaQ Café & Bistro 07 Smetanovo náb. 4, Prague 1

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Bokovka

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BUDVARKA Beerhouse

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Eska

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Gran Fierro

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KANTÝNA

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LA BOTTEGA Bistroteka

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LA BOTTEGA Linka

08 Dlouhá 37, Prague 1

09 Wuchterlova 22, Prague 6

10 Pernerova 49, Prague 8

11 Voršilská 14, Prague 1

12 Politických vězňů 5, Prague 1

13 Dlouhá 39, Prague 1

14 Havlíčkova 13, Prague 1

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La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise 15 Haštalská 18, Prague 1

Mikrofarma 16 nám. J. z Poděbrad 9, Prague 3

Next Door by Imperial 17 Zlatnická 3, Prague 1

Portfolio restaurant 18 Havlíčkova 1, Prague 1

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Hotel UNIC Prague 21 Soukenická 25, Prague 1

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MOODs Boutique Hotel

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Motel One Prague

22 Klimentská 28, Prague 1

23 Na Poříčí 30, Prague 1

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HAIR-STYLING SALONS, BARBERSHOPS ZLATÁ PRAHA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT 19 Pařížská 30, Prague 1

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ECO ART SALON OWAY ROLLAND 24 Francouzská 17, Prague 2

RED SALON 25 Vězeňská 3, Prague 1

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HOTELS

Design Metropol Hotel Praha 20 Národní 33, Prague 1

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TONY ADAM'S BARBERSHOP 26 Laubova 1, Prague 3

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STORES, SHOWROOMS BIBLOO CONCEPT STORE OD Kotva 27 Náměstí Republiky 8, Prague 1

Cihelna Concept Store 28 Cihelna 2b, Prague 1

Debut Gallery 29 Malé náměstí 12, Prague 1

deelive design store 30 Smetanovo nábřeží 4, Prague 1

DOX BY QUBUS 31 Poupětova 1, Prague 7

Gravelli Factory & Showroom 32 Pod Harfou 3, Prague 9

ingredients 33 Jáchymova 2, Prague 1

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Konsepti Praha 34 Komunardů 32, Prague 7

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LASVIT Flagship Showroom

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PageFive

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papelote

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PAVILON

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Popper Prague

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PRECIOSA Flagship Store

35 Komunardů 32, Prague 7

36 Veverkova 5, Prague 7

37 Vojtěšská 9, Prague 1

38 Vinohradská 50, Prague 2

39 Navrátilova 1, Prague 1

40 Rytířská 29, Prague 1

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VITRA Koncept 41 Křižíkova 34, Prague 7

WOLFGANG STORE 42 Benediktská 5, Prague 1

ZORYA Studio & Showroom 43 Jana Zajíce 40, Prague 7

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VILA Štvanice

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VNITROBLOCK

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MULTI-PURPOSE SPACES, CULTURAL CENTRES, LIBRARIES

Forum Karlín 44 Pernerova 51, Prague 8

National Technical Library 45 Technická 6, Prague 6

Paper Hub in Paralelní Polis 46 Dělnická 43, Prague 7

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47 Ostrov Štvanice 858, Prague 7

48 Tusarova 31, Prague 7

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GALLERIES DOX Centre for Contemporary Art 49 Poupětova 1, Prague 7

Kvalitář Gallery 50 Senovážné nám. 17, Prague 1

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SmetanaQ CafĂŠ & Bistro / photo: KIVA

Join us in exploring and admiring page after page of Prague’s 50 most interesting contemporary interiors including cafés, galleries, stores, hotels and restaurants. In short, public places open to all those interested in the modern designs, which have been created in Prague over the last decade.

Prague does not merely signify picturesque scenery, made up of structures proudly boasting beautiful and stylistically varied façades. The insides of these buildings represent an additional layer of Prague’s reality, vibrating with life often completely different from the hustle and bustle of busy streets and large crowds. While the façades remain unchanged, the appearance of the world behind them is constantly adapting to new trends, current tastes and lifestyles, sometimes even anticipating them. Tourists and locals alike are presented with ever changing surroundings offering new surprises, impressions and experiences, as well as sites bringing fresh aesthetic perceptions, captivating visitors’ attention with their cosy character and making them yearn to come back over and over again.

The Prague Interior Design Guide publication was conceived with the aim of taking a glimpse beyond the façades of Prague and offering unusual experiences to anyone and everyone who revels in new trends of interior design and enjoys discovering exceptional establishments with an atmosphere, where they can make up their own stories.

The selection of interiors is always down to personal preferences, but in spite of this we drew inspiration from the survey of prominent figures of contemporary design, architecture and art theory, who then nominated their favourite places.

The sumptuous interiors can also be admired thanks to the photographs taken by KIVA, Monika Hlaváčová and Zuzana Vernerová.

The company behind the idea of the Prague Interior Design Guide project is Authentica, s.r.o., which provides global services in visual merchandising and in-store design.

Prague Interior Design Guide invites you to visit Prague’s remarkable interiors created in recent years. Please accept our invitation and come in!

Editors of P.I.D.G.

Contemporary Public Interiors in Prague

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Konsepti Praha / photo: KIVA

Over the past decade, Czech design and even the whole of Czech society has experienced a process of emancipation and development towards a global role model of a new cultural lifestyle, associated with interests in art, design, fashion, good food and other varied experiences offered by city life. The change of lifestyle in big cities goes hand in hand with the rapid development of commercial activities in these lines of business and enterprise. In this sense, Prague, as the capital city, has transformed itself most noticeably and under the influence of Western trends it started opening new sophisticated restaurants, bars and cafés as well as galleries, shops, coworking areas, cultural centres, hotels and hair-styling salons.

This would not really be that remarkable, if it were not for the actual quality of their visual craftsmanship, the originality of the overall concepts and the large number of them.

With the arrival of a new young generation of enterprising people, free of the social and political woes of the previous regime, a desire to do business arose in society along with a craving to fulfil one’s dreams and found a livelihood on one’s own interests and aspirations. Personal commitment and passion are inherently connected with this new wave of commercial establishments, which are at the same time full of emotion and personal stories and moreover have become a befitting platform for the older and younger generation of emerging designers and architects. Over the last decade, the Czech design and architectural scene has grown considerably and it was those smaller architectural and interior projects such as shops and cafés that gave their creators a number of great opportunities to showcase their potential.

Regarded as a pioneer and the undisputed current leader of this trend, the Ambiente group has become a phenomenon in recent years owing to the concepts and interiors of its unique restaurants and other catering establishments. This is demonstrated not only by the triumph of its Lokál pub chain, but also by the newly opened KANTÝNA Restaurant & Bistro.

Its interiors in the historic-style premises are a symbolic shrine of good-quality food and service. The success stories of these have been built on by other places that present their own original concepts. Karlín has witnessed the emergence of a wide range of bistros and cafés, boasting a unique style and customer oriented approach. The international trend of visually cleaned up interiors, resembling those from the pages of Scandinavian interior magazines, was seized upon

by Czech creators in their own manner. Their craftsmanship resulted in the popular Bar Cobra, SmetanaQ Café & Bistro, VNITROBLOCK Café and Concept Store along with several LA BOTTEGA bistros. The current trend of pub themes was followed on, for example, by the Budvarka Beerhouse concept as well as by other establishments.

Nonetheless, the high-quality interior is not just connected with dining. You will find it in shops as well, but most of all in retail galleries with design products, including the Debut Gallery, deelive design store, DOX BY QUBUS and ingredients, which arouse in Czechs an interest in quality products. Fashion is certainly not dragging its heels in this aspect and the contemporary renaissance of Czech fashion production is presented by outlets such as BIBLOO CONCEPT STORE and WOLFGANG STORE. Finally, we can be truly proud that there have also been large projects appearing in Prague, including hotels such as MOODs Boutique Hotel, Motel One Prague and Hotel UNIC Prague, as well as DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Pavilon Showroom, National Technical Library and shops of well-established brands such as PRECIOSA and LASVIT that serve to clearly demonstrate this interior boom on a large scale.

Text by Adam Štěch

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The famous building of Legiobanka by Josef Gočár in Prague is a top-class example of Czech Art Deco. Its decorative character was exploited by František Staněk, the owner and designer of the Café Barista. Interestingly, its interior is furnished with replicas of Ještěd Hotel chairs.

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Café Archa Barista

photo: Monika Hlaváčová, Zuzana Vernerová

František Staněk / 2014 Na Poříčí 24 / www.archabarista.cz

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Café B. Braun

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The architect Eva Jiřičná is renowned worldwide for her architectural works conceived in the constructivist style.

Glass, metal and sheer dynamism are showcased in one of her interiors in Prague, the Café B. BRAUN, which also features an eye-catching spiral staircase along with the Najbrt Studio’s minimalist design.

Eva Jiřičná and Studio Najbrt / 2011 Sokolská 31 / www.cafebbraun.cz

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The now famous wine shop & bar has recently moved to new premises. The atmosphere of a time-worn wine cellar is perfectly complemented by the bold interior scheme by Teresa Froňková, and the original chandeliers, created by the Olgoj Chorchoj studio in conjunction with visual artist Jiří Černický.

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Bokovka

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Similarly to other breweries, Budějovický Budvar decided to launch their own concept of a beerhouse. Operating under the name of the Original BUDVARKA Beerhouse, it presents a sophisticated style combining a traditional pub atmosphere with modern design. The contrasts that emerged were harmonised by the architects of the IO Studios.

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BUDVARKA Beerhouse

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IO Studio / 2017 Wuchterlova 22 / www.budvarkadejvice.cz

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Designed by the architects Marek and Štěpán Chalupa and their team, the hotel is an example of how contemporary architecture can sensitively coexist with historic surroundings.

The lobby interior with the opening facing towards the street attracts passers-by with its unique all-glass façade and dynamic ceiling.

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Design Metropol Hotel Praha

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Chalupa Architekti / 2007 NĂĄrodnĂ­ 33 / www.metropolhotel.cz

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Situated not far from Petrské náměstí, the boutique-style Hotel UNIC Prague has created a unique cosmopolitan atmosphere, where the genius loci of Old Prague meets the uncompromising contemporary design produced by the Spanish architect Meritxell Cuartero and designer Daniela Baeza.

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Hotel UNIC Prague

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Lovers of organic and eco cosmetics will feel right at home in Vinohrady, Prague, as it is where the ECO ART SALON OWAY ROLLAND has been providing its services for several years.

The pure white interior combines rough industrialism with a rustic country style allowing a variable layout thanks to the counters and mirrors on wheels.

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ECO ART SALON OWAY ROLLAND

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Lulu Newman / 2014 Francouzskรก 17 / www.ecosalonrolland.cz

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The innovative space of the luxury hair-styling salon joined with an intimate café and a library. Created by the set designer, Martin Kurel, the eclectic interior combines a vintage design, the veracity of the original materials and female sensitisation.

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RED SALON

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Martin Kurel / 2016 Vězeňská 3 / www.redsalon.cz

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The trendiest Czech fashion is represented in the interiors of the brutalist-style building of the Kotva Department Store by the BIBLOO outlet. Its visually raw design is the work of the architect Nikola Netušilová, who made use of metal furniture, a cable system for carrying goods and a glass sculpture by Maxim Velčovský.

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BIBLOO CONCEPT STORE OD Kotva

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Nikola Netušilová / 2016 Náměstí Republiky 8 / www.biblooconceptstore.cz

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The Cihelna Concept Store located in the premises of the Herget Brick Plant in Malá Strana, Prague, is an ideal place to experience the best of contemporary Czech design. Fitted with geometrically monumental tables by the Dechem studio, its light interiors present wide-ranging products from wellestablished as well as emerging designers and brands.

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Cihelna Concept Store

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Studio Dechem / 2015 Cihelna 2b / www.cihelnaprague.com

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One of the most impressive public spaces of recent years has been designed in Karlín by the Spanish master of modern architecture Ricardo Bofill. The restrained building of the cultural centre adjoins the open space of the Economia publishing house offices in a converted industrial hall.

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Forum Karlín

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National Technical Library

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The construction of the library in Dejvice is undoubtedly one of the most valued Czech examples of a contemporary complex work of art where the architecture by the Projektil studio is perfectly harmonised with the Hipposdesign’s interiors and visual style by Petr Babák’s Laboratoř studio.

Projektil architekti, Hipposdesign, Laboratoř / 2009 Technická 6 / www.techlib.cz

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One of the most successful conversions of an old industrial building into an art centre can be found in HoleĹĄovice. The original brewery premises were changed by the architect Ivan Kroupa into an impressive minimalist complex with strict geometric interiors resulting in the creation of an extremely popular gallery in the Czech Republic.

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DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

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Merging visual arts and design against the backdrop of architecture and interiors. This is the mission of the forward-thinking Kvalitář Gallery, founded by the architects Jiří Kučera and Marek Habr. Two separate exhibition areas are devoted to curatorial exhibitions of Czech and foreign fine art and design.

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Kvalitář Gallery

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Jiří Kučera and Marek Habr / 2012 Senovážné nám. 17 / www.kvalitar.cz

Personalities Participating in Nominating the Interiors PETR BABÁK

Graphic designer, lecturer and publicist.

Since 2003, Petr has been running his own graphic studio Laboratoř. In 2005 he became head of the Studio of Graphic Design and New Media at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. He has received many Czech and international awards, e.g. The National Design Award for the visual style of the city of Zlín.

BLANKA BUKOVSKÁ

Editor in Chief of the Brands&Stories magazine Blanka constantly searches for new sales concepts and interesting commercial interiors.

She is a member of the international team of experts for the major global competitions - EuroShop RetailDesign Award, presented by the German EHI in cooperation with the National Retail Federation the USA.

LUCIA JAMRICHOVÁ

LUCIELA TASCHEN brand owner Born in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, Lucia studied economics, and after working in many different fields she started to make crochet net bags. Now she is living and working in Prague. She has been creating leather bags since the opening of her first shop in Letná and is currently working on a vegan collection, made of piñatex - pineapple material.

ROMAN KVITA Product designer

Roman focuses on product design, but the scope of his interest is much broader, ranging from glass to exhibition architecture. His motto is: "Scale does not matter, what is important is attention to detail, the idea and the compact unit."

LUCIE KOLDOVÁ Designer

Based in Prague, Lucie is a leading Czech designer whose portfolio consists of articles of everyday use, poetic art gallery pieces and limited edition series. Also concentrating on conceptual design and urban space design, she is currently working as Art Director at the BROKIS company, which she has been a part of since 2010.

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JANA KOMÁNKOVÁ Journalist & DJ

Jana has worked for a number of Czech magazines since 1992. Now she runs her own website at www.protisedi.cz featuring art, food and travel. She is a DJ for Prague’s Radio 1 (since 1993) and DJs in clubs. She has contributed articles to various Czech media and co-authored four books.

DENISA NOVÁ Fashion designer

A prominent figure of the Czech design scene, Denisa Nová is the creator of sensitive fashion collections. Her dress designs are no longer merely protective and decorative coverings, but have become something of a second skin underscoring the wearer’s individuality. She has been creating designs under the DNB brand since 1999.

VLADIMÍR KIVA NOVOTNÝ Photographer

Graduate of the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava. In his approach he does not distinguish whether it concerns fine art or commercial photography. The important thing for him is the approach to the media itself, which depends on the actual context that is to capture the history, beauty, energy, thought, and that which the author himself will breathe into it.

OLDŘICH SAHAJDÁK Chef

Oldřich Sahajdák is a chef boasting a Michelin star, awarded to the La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise Restaurant. Having studied at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and having gained professional experience in Germany, Italy, Portugal and New Zealand, he is a great advocate of Czech cuisine.

IDA VÍZNEROVÁ Design curator

Daughter of the glass artist František Vízner, Ida is a design curator based in London.

She left for Great Britain in 1999, where she studied design curating and spatial design.

Working as an art design and modern art consultant, she regularly participates in exhibition projects held during the annual London Design Festival.

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The Czech manufacturing company, Authentica, s.r.o., provides global services in retail marketing. Specializing in visual merchandising and in-store design, Authentica has been designing and producing POS media since 2003.

Thanks to the strategic location of its branch in Germany and commercial representation in Switzerland, the company is able to render its services quickly and at a high standard throughout the whole of Europe.

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Victorinox Swiss army knives are known worldwide. When Authentica was preparing the special decoration installation for the Victorinox Flagship Store in Zurich, they hung 15,284 of these knives, forming the shape of the Earth. One of the knives is white - representing Switzerland.

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Victorinox Flagship Store

Zurich / 2014 www.authentica.cz

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Zurich / 2016 www.authentica.cz

Brno / 2015 www.authentica.cz

Prague / 2016 www.authentica.cz

Prague Interior Design Guide Published by: Authentica, s.r.o., Lazaretní 7, 615 00 Brno www.authentica.cz Produced by: Pocket media s.r.o.

Editors: Simona Osičková, Eva Pažoutová, David Tieku Accompanying texts by: Adam Štěch Translation by: Rita Deanová Photographs by: KIVA, Monika Hlaváčová, Zuzana Vernerová Cover photograph: photo by: KIVA, interior: RED SALON Graphic design, typeset by: Barbara Zemčík Printed by: Tiskárna Helbich, a.s.

First edition, Brno 2017 ISBN 978-80-270-2797-2

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