UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
ARCG520 – GRADUATION PROJECT II
KNOWLEDGE HUB
HAWRA EBRAHIM 20151205 SECTION 09 MS. SHUROOQ HUSAM
SUMMARY OF GP-I PROJECT DEFINITION
Main zones
The Knowledge Centre is a technology-rich learning environment that uses the concept of individualized learning with both physical and virtual components providing formal and informal opportunities for learners.
Contribute to developing the community and meeting the demands of the new generation
change societies' misperception of libraries
PROJECT GOALS promote a culture of intellectual engagement and life-long learning, and create a knowledge society
establish a connection between cultural events, academic and entertaining fields
Entrance Hall
Library
Kids Section
Public Facilities
Lobby
Librarian office
Librarian office
Restaurants
Book collection space
Book collection space Reading area
Information desk
Security room
Rest room
Prayer rooms
WC
Administration
Services
Outdoor Spaces
Accessibility
Display halls
Reception
Mechanical room
Landscaping
Drop-off area
Coffee shops
Music room
Director office
Electrical room
Restaurant's outdoor
Staff parking lot
Stationary
Sculpture room
Secretary office
Equipment room
Café’s outdoor
Visitor parking lot
Story telling room
Architecture room
Employee' s offices
Water tank room
Outdoor library
Disables parking
Computer lab
Painting room
Meeting room
Storage
Kids section
Normal parking
Gaming room
Multipurpose hall
Lockers room
Exhibition
Buses parking
TV studio
Theater
Storage
Multimedia room
Storage
kitchenette
Lecture hall
Creativity room
Equipment room
WC
Cinema
WC
WC
Introverted reading area Extroverted reading area Workshops room Multifunctional room
Exhibitions
Computer lab Group study room Individual study room
Printing room
WC
Digital archive Digital sitting room
Bike's parking Loading & unloading
BUILT & UNBUILT
PROGRAM RESUME SPACES
Built-Up Area
Entrance Hall
Library
Kids Section
Public Facilities
Administration
Services
Outdoor Spaces
Accessibility
Space
A (m2)
%
1
Entrance Hall
331.44
2%
2
Library
2461.02
17%
3
Kids Section
1405.96
10%
4
Public Facilities
742.93
5%
5
Exhibitions
3295.34
22%
6
Administration
385.25
3%
7
Services
1119.01
7%
8
Outdoor Spaces
2174.5
15%
9
Accessibility
2798.25
19%
Outdoor Spaces
Space
A (m2)
%
1
Built-up Area
9740.95
66%
2
Outdoor spaces
4972.75
34%
3
Total Gross area
14713.7
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Issues that may affect the design
Movement of people and materials through the spaces
Noise control
Simplicity and flexibility in planning
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMING
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMING
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMING
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMING
PROJECT’S SITE
Karbabad is situated beside Bahrain Fort and its museum “Figure 5.1”, this site has been chosen due to its strategic location as shown in “Figure 5.2”, as this area has a diverse context, in which the cultural and historical aspects of the area are prominent. Besides that, the site is in the boundary of a residential area facing the seaside which considered as a community gathering point of different informal activities. Land type: mixed use land. Land area: 15.400 m2.
Advantages
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Known by pretty much everyone, Bahraini, non- ▪ Bahraini, and it is a good destination for tourists due to the presence of heritage which is Bahrain fort and the museum. The location of the site is neutral, making it ▪ conveniently available to all Bahrain cities. Vital and well-known area visited by people of diverse cultural backgrounds. It could be accessed from two directions, the Shaik Khalifa bin Salman highway or the AL Nakheel highway. Easily accessed in terms of pedestrian and vehicles. The presence of various types of utilities around this area. The site located near the seaside which gives the perfect design opportunity and magnificent view. Close to residential areas like Karbabad, Al-qalla, Alhilla, Karranah, Aldaih, Sanabis and more. Calm neighborhood and offers pedestrian friendly environment.
Disadvantages
Not visible from the main street/ highway. The area might be noisy in special occasions.
SITE ANALYSIS SITE LOCATION
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The site is located in the border of Karbabad, which is situated beside the northern shore of Bahrain, and Bahrain Fort and its museum, which has a diverse context in which the cultural and historical aspects of the region are prominent, making the area very active and attractive. In addition, the site is within the boundary of a residential area facing the shore, which has been used as a community gathering point for various informal activities.
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Land type: mixed use land. Land area: 15.400 m2.
ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
NATURAL FEATURE
SITE ANALYSIS
ACCESSIBILITY
FYSICAL FACTORS
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
TOPOGRAPHY
BUILDINGS HEIGHT
ACTIVITES
ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
The site is situated in an area that has a variety of functions, although it is easy to reach on regular days. However, during the weekends, the main road near the site becomes more intense with car congestion from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., but the site can be easily accessed via the village's secondary and tertiary roads. Main Road Secondary Road Tertiary Road
ACCESSIBILITY
The site is easily accessible for pedestrians and vehicles. Vehicles could have access from two directions, Shaik Khalifa bin Salman highway or the AL Nakheel highway, while pedestrians could have access from the village side or via the Bahrain fort. Pedestrian Vehicles
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS The site is in a very active area due to the diversity of functions, where the residential area is on the south side, Seef district in the north-east of the site and consists of residential towers, offices and commercial buildings, Bahrain Fort and the museum in the south-west, where numerous casual and cultural events happen and are considered heritage sites. Finally, the most involved side of the sea in the east, where various forms of informal activities take place. Mixed use (G: commercial, F: residential) Residential
Religious
Recreational
Offices
Commercial
Services
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS Village side
Residential buildings
CrossFit Seef
Patrol station
Seef district side Museum
BH fort
Residential buildings
BUILDING’S HEIGHT
In the vicinity of the site, mostly low-rise buildings and empty land make the site very visible, particularly from the north and east, and provide an opportunity to construct a landmark building. Low-rise buildings (1-3 storey height) Mid-rise buildings (4-6 storey height) High-rise buildings (7-16 storey height)
NATURAL FEATURE Bahrain Fort Museum
Bahrain Fort
Seaside
Greenery
The site overlooks the main natural element, which is the sea, but a main road and a land separates the site from the sea, which contributes to separating the vital area from the site. The soil of the site seems to be fertile, as only small trees and few palm trees grow there. In addition, most of the green fields are found in the south of Bahrain Fort and the village's old houses. These green fields are known to be farming areas for locals.
NATURAL FEATURE Bahrain Fort Museum
Bahrain Fort
Seaside
Greenery
The site overlooks the main natural element, which is the sea, but a main road and a land separates the site from the sea, which contributes to separating the vital area from the site. The soil of the site seems to be fertile, as only small trees and few palm trees grow there. In addition, most of the green fields are found in the south of Bahrain Fort and the village's old houses. These green fields are known to be farming areas for locals.
PHYSICAL FACTOR
Bahrain Fort Museum
Bahrain Fort
Climate type
Summer
Winter
Rain average
Fog average
Dust average
Hot humid
31-39 C
14-23 C
70mm/year
6.6
4.5
The site is open and must consider ways of responding to solar radiation, particularly from the south, where it consists of low-rise buildings that do not affect the site in terms of shades. This, thus, provides an ability to have a different orientation of the building at different levels without any obstruction from the physical factors of the area. Air flow is going to be high on the site as it comes from the seaside.
TOPOGRAPHY
Low
Medium
High
VISUAL ANALYSIS
ACTIVITIES
Various informal activities are taking place around the site especially near the sea extending till Bahrain fort walkway, where this area considered as a community gathering point for the locals and foreigners. Another more active walkway around the site block with gathering spots for different ages.
Sell and buy
ACTIVITIES
Cycling
Sell and buy
playing soccer
Horse riding Gathering Gathering
Cycling playing soccer
ACTIVITIES
Relaxing
Jogging & walking
Horse riding
DISTANCE TO THE SITE
The location of the site is neutral, making it conveniently available to all Bahrain cities.
SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH -
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Known by pretty much everyone, Bahraini, nonBahraini. The area is active due to its strategic location near Bahrain fort and Karbabad beach. The east direction of the site could be utilized for outdoor activities, as its not obstructed by any building as well as to get the nice view of the seaside. The location of the site is neutral, making it conveniently available to all Bahrain cities. It could be accessed from two directions. The presence of various types of utilities around this area.
WEAKNESSES -
Lack of vegetation around the site. No bus stations near the site. The area might be crowded in weekends or special occasions.
OPPORTUNITIES -
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The site surrounded by mostly low-rise building and empty lands which provides an opportunity to create an emphasized building. the height of the surrounded buildings won't obstruct the sunlight and wind direction, giving more options of building orientation. The topography doesn’t force us to work to work with specific heights, thus giving us freedom in designing. the addition of new species of vegetation would add beauty to the project and the area. Since the east area is very active, it is as opportunity to design the pedestrian access on that side to attract them.
THREATS -
Since the site is far from the bus stations, all users will use their own cars, thus creating more traffic.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Church on the Water
TADAO ANDO “I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by Architecture”
MINIMALISIM ARCHITECT ▪ Minimalist architect, Tadao Ando reminds us about the beauty in simplicity. ▪ Architect of light. “In all my works, light is an important controlling factor”. ▪ Style - element of Light, Water, concrete and glass. ▪ Ando strives to create spaces that invoke physical experiences and sensations. ▪ He believes that a good building has the power to change the city and reform society. ▪ He creates architectural order based on geometry squares, circles, triangles and rectangles. ▪ Favors designing complex spatial circulation while maintaining the appearance of simplicity.
Awaji Yumebutai
Design Sight Museum
Analyzing • The main points that Tadao Ando focuses on
WHAT is Biophilia? An innate and genetically determined love for the natural world felt universally by humankind.
Simple Forms
Natural Elements
Peace & Tranquility
Human Experience
WHAT is a good Biophilic design? Reflected in the project as a
BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Biophilic design is the designing for people as a biological organism, respecting the mindbody systems as indicators of health and well-being in the context of what is locally appropriate and responsive.
Above all, a biophilic design must nurture a love of the place.
Why biophilia is important to the knowledge hub?
Where do you prefer to learn? 15.9 33.2
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16.8
18.2
The aim of the project is to provide a physical environment that creates better conditions for learning Public quiet place
Outdoor space
Universily's library
Coffee shop
Home
Biophilic design involves the creation of a built environment that increases physical wellbeing and mental contentment among the users of that environment. The physical and mental wellbeing of people who spend substantial time within a certain space is thought to be positively affected by sensory contact with natural features of the place, through reduced stress and increased productivity.
CONCEPTUAL APPROACHA Biophilia Hospitality
An innate and genetically determined love for the natural world felt universally by humankind.
Effect of Biophilic Space on the Learner
Three steps for Biophilic design
How to Incorporate Biophilic Design Into my hub’s Learning Spaces?
A study demonstrated that the impact of life stress was lower among people with high levels of nearby nature than among those with little nearby nature. Another study, found that students who have access to a pleasant view of nature achieve better learning outcomes.
The study demonstrated that access to sunlight and nature, along with other physical attributes of classrooms, are a significant predictor of student performance. A study found that a positive association between vegetation cover and academic performance thereby leading them to conclude that landscapes containing vegetation impact student performance.
Bring in light, by using glass in the facade, skylights or interior garden/courtyard
Soundscape of the natural elements
Visual contact between the spaces, indoor/outdoor, upper levels/lower levels
Contact to nature has three different classes:
Outdoor nature contact
Indoor nature contact (view from a window, natural light, living plants …etc.)
Natural Materials & Textures
Colors
Organic Forms
Places of Refuge
Natural light
Artificial Substitutes
Indirect natural contact (photographs of nature, recorded nature sound …. Etc.)
Form
How people build knowledge?
A clustered organization would be used to create a building that has various types of spaces with direct and indirect links across indoor and outdoor spaces, and for the ability to incorporate nature into building spaces.
By overlapping the knowledge network, which consists of empowerment, involvement, development, learning, training, experience, practice, and instruction. This overlapping creates a network of minds that led to a clustered form.
ZONING PLANNING
EXHIBITION
LIBRARY
LIBRARY LIBRARY
PUBLIC FACILITIES
CAR EXIT
OUTDOOR SPACES
CAR ENTRANCE
PUBLIC FACILITIES
EXHIBITION
ADMIN.
E.H SERVICES PARKING
ENTRANCE HALL SERVICES
KIDS SECTION
PARKING
ZONING PLANNING
AREAS WITHIN WATER
LIBRARY LIBRARY
CAR EXIT
CAR ENTRANCE
PUBLIC FACILITIES
EXHIBITION
OUTDOOR READING SPACES
E.H SERVICES PARKING
GATHERING SPACES
OUTDOOR KIDS SECTION
FORM DEVELOPMENT SIMPLE FORM
Subtraction
Different levels
Adding materials
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
IN
OUT
MAIN INTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS CAR ENTRANCE & EXHIT
SITE PLAN PEDESTRIAN ACCESSES
Key plan
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Entrance Hall
Exhibi tion
services
Kids section
Public facilities
Outdoor spaces
GROUND FLOOR PLAN %
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LEGEND PARKING
PUBLIC FACILITIES
ENTRANCE HALL
OUTDOOR SPACE
SERVICES
EXHIBITION
KIDS SECTION
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PF
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN INTERNAL ROAD / DROP OFF AREA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN KIDS OUTDOOR AREA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN KIDS OUTDOOR AREA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN AREAS WITHIN WATER
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
ENTRANCE HALL Information desk &Reception Lobby
Sitting area
Components
Music section
Cleaners room
security room
Staircase & lifts room
Prayer rooms & WC
MAIN ENTRANCE
INFORMATION DESK / MUSIC SECTION
STAIRCASE ROOM
MUSIC SECTION AND RECEPTION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
KIDS SECTION
Reception Offices
Group reading area
Book collection
Components Individual reading area
Story telling area
Painting section
Computer lab
BOOK COLLECTION & READING THEATER
BOOKCASE AREA
INDIVEDUAL READING AREA
ZOOMED IN READING AREA
GROUP READING AREA
BOOKCASE & READING AREA
SLIDE
KIDS SECTION RECEPTION
STORY TELLING AREA
COMPUTER LAB & PAINTING SECTION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
EXHIBITION
Semi outdoor terrace
Lobby Multipurpose hall
Multipurpose hall
Semioutdoor area
Exhibitions
Components
Lobby Theater Theater
Exhibition
Digital sitting room
Equipment room
Storage & WC
Digital sitting r.
Equipment room Storage
Service drop-off
DIGITAL SHOW
EXHIBITION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Courtyard Stationary
Stationary Restaurant
Coffee shop 1
Components
Coffee shop 1
Store
Restaurant
Kitchen Wc (m)
Coffee shop 2
Coffee shop 3
Coffee shop 3
Storage WC
Coffee shop 2
Store
Load unload area
Wc (f)
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
SERVICES
Mechanical room Water tank room
Components Electrical room Storage
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Entrance Hall
Exhibi tion
Library
Kids sectio n
Public Faciliti es
FIRST FLOOR PLAN %
KS
LEGEND Library
PUBLIC FACILITIES
ENTRANCE HALL
Bridge
KIDS SECTION
EXHIBITION
PF
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN Key plan
ENTRANCE HALL
Bridge
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Key plan
KIDS SECTION
Group reading area Slide as vertical circulation
Components
Cinema
Slide
Creativity section
Gaming room Gaming section Creativity section Cinema
GROUP PAINTING AREA / CINEMA
GAMING SECTION
CREATIVITY SECTION
SLIDE SIDE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Key plan
EXHIBITION
Architecture exhibition Music exhibition
Components
Painting exhibition Exhibitions
Sculpture exhibition Digital exhibits
Storage
MUSIC EXHIBITION
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
DIGITAL EXHIBITS
PAINTING EXHIBITION
ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION
EXHIBITS
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Key plan
LIBRARY Printing & digital sitting room Lobby
Extrovert reading area
24 hours room
Offices & digital archive Cinema & computer lab
Cinema
Components
Outdoor space
Extrovert reading area
Book collection
24 hours room
Painting & digital sitting room
Digital archive Bridge
Offices Lobby
Wc (m) Wc (f)
LOBBY
RECEPTION & OFFICES
OUTDOOR SPACE
COMPUTER LAB
BOOK COLLECTION AREA
READING AREA
EXTROVERT READING AREA
EXTROVERT READING AREA
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Key plan
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Stationary Bridge Restaurant lift Outdoor
lift
Coffee shop 1 Restaurant
Components
Coffee shop 1
Coffee shop 2
Coffee shop 2 Restaurant outdoor Outdoor space/ café
Coffee shop 3
Coffee shops outdoor space
Coffee shop 3
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Bridge
Key plan
SECOND FLOOR PLAN library
admin istrati on
SECOND FLOOR PLAN %
L
LEGEND Library Administration
A
SECOND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
LIBRARY Individual studying rooms
Group studying rooms Individual studying area
Components
Group studying area
Workshop room
Multifunctional room introvert reading area & book collection
Lecture room
GROUP STUDYING AREA
GROUP STUDYING AREA / PLANTING ATRIUM
GROUP STUDYING AREA
INTROVERT READING AREA INDIVIDUAL STUDYING ROOM
SECOND FLOOR PLAN Key plan
ADMINISTRATION Director room Reception Secretary room
Meeting room
Secretary room
Director room
Locker room Meeting room
Components
Offices WC
Lift
Wc Store Wc
Lockers room
Store & kitchen
Reception
Offices area
Kitchen
MEZZANINE PLAN
floor seating space for group Individual study space
MEZZANINE PLAN INDIVIDUAL STUDY SPACE
Key plan
INDIVIDUAL STUDYING AREA
MEZZANINE PLAN INDIVIDUAL STUDY SPACE
Key plan
ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION
SERVICES
EXHIBITION
KIDS SECTION
ENTRANCE HALL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Library
Administration
ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION
EXHIBITION
KIDS SECTION
ENTRANCE HALL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Library
Administration
ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION
EXHIBITION
KIDS SECTION
ENTRANCE HALL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Library
Administration
SECTION SECTION A-A
EXHIBITION Library Key plans
SECTION SECTION A-A
SECTION SECTION A-A
SECTION SECTION B-B
EXHIBITION
KIDS SECTION
Library
ENTRANCE HALL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Key plans
SECTION SECTION B-B
SECTION SECTION B-B
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM Tree / branching structure Clemson University College of Architecture – South Carolina, USA
This system features the use of tree-like columns for support. The column rises from the ground with its full diameter, like the trunk of a tree, and then starts branching near the top to extend over a bigger span.
THESE COLUMNS ARE USED
For large spans
Stuttgart airport, Germany.
Or doubleheight spaces.
Steel
Perspective
Side view
Top view
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM Post tension slab
Post tension slab is a combination of conventional slab reinforcement and additional protruding highstrength steel tendons, which are consequently subjected to tension after the concrete has set
Increased clear span in elevated members
Rapid constructio n
Reduced storey height
Thinner slabs
Benefits
Reduced cracking & deflection.
Reduced floor loads, lighter structure.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM STRUCTURAL PLAN
Column size: 200*600mm “within the wall” Maximum span columns is 20m
between
Beam size: 300*300mm
two
TECHNOLOGIES VIEW DYNAMIC GLASS View Dynamic Glass is a new generation of intelligent windows that uses electrochromic technology to predictively adjust tint levels in response to external conditions and user preference. The dynamic insulating glass unit (IGU) contains an electrochromic coating to switch between clear and tinted on demand.
Benefits Provides unobstr ucted views Control glare
Minimiz e Heat Load Maximiz e Daylight
Clear state Clear state
Personal ized Control
Saves energy Clear state
Tined state
TECHNOLOGIES SOUND ABSORPTION MATERIAL Clear state
Absorption panels: Absorption panels work similarly to acoustical foam in that they can effectively absorb sounds that reach them, minimizing any echoes. They also attach to existing walls and offer a sleek design that can look more like an interior design choice.
Very easy to use Costeffective
Reduce noise pollution
Benefi ts
Improve room’s design
Enhance sound quality
TECHNOLOGIES GREYWATER SYSTEM
A greywater system is used to take water that has already been used from places like your laundry, shower and sink and divert it to use in another purpose like watering gardens or landscaping instead of flushing it down into the sewer.
Benefits Reducing the need for fresh water. Saving on fresh water use can significantly reduce water bills.
Reducing the amount of wastewater entering sewers or on-site treatment systems.
TECHNOLOGIES LIVING PAVEMENT
The Living Pavement tiles offer space for spontaneous growth. By replacing a normal paving tile with a Living Pavement tile, you show that wild plants are beautiful, useful, and welcome.
Provide better rainwater infiltratio n
Benefits
Help reduce the pollution
Climate improve ment
Promote more biodiver sity
TECHNOLOGIES SLIDING LOUVERS A sliding shutter is a panel that moves from side to side to cover or expose a window. It offers security and a way to regulate the amount of light, heat or wind entering the window. Its primary advantage is that its movement does not require swinging space.
The blades can be angled to control the air flow.
Heat and light control
Benefits Very easy to clean It creates a semioutdoor space
Saves space
Provide free passage of air
TECHNICAL SERVICES WATER SUPPLY
SEWERAGE
Grid iron system: suitable for projects with rectangular layouts, where the water mains and branches are laid in rectangles
Combined system: All forms of discharge are conveyed in the same sewer the whole effluent must be treated unless a sea outfall is used to discharge the untreated effluent.
Advantages: - Water is kept in good circulation due to absence of dead end. - In the case of break down in some section, water is available from some other direction.
Advantages: - Simplest and least expensive system to design and install. - This system requires only one set of the sewer. - The cleaning of sewers is easy as they are of large in size.
AIR CONDITIONING Central air conditioning is a system in which air is cooled at a central location and distributed to and from rooms by one or more fans and ductwork
Advantages: - Cleaner Air. It uses filters to help improve the quality of your air - Reduced Noise. - Easy to use. - Multiple functions. - More space. - Effective circulation.
WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY
Water supply site plan
WATER SUPPLY WATER SUPPLY
SECTION A-A
TOILET DETAILED PLAN
KEY PLAN
SECTION B-B
WATER SUPPLY FALSE CEILING DETAIL
PHYSICAL MODEL
3D IMAGES
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