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october 2012

26 Gavin and Laura Jones worked with StudioMET Architects to design and build their Modern home in the Midtown neighborhood they had treasured for years. The home is among eight homes featured on the AIA Home Tour this month.

Photo by Yoonchool You of StuidoMET Architects

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8 Editor’s Note 14 Calendar 10 In The Spotlight:

Dream from the 26 The Sidewalk

40 Fall Home Tours Finds 48 Furniture Houston’s local flavors

A tale of love, urban density and the nuances of a neighborhood

Kitchen & Bath Concepts Before & After: Comfort & Style

Texture and color tune up a guest room

Fall Gardening 62 Project: The change in temperatures invigorates

influence home décor

many gardeners and plants

78 Pet of the Month: Scooter

editor’s note

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oustonians never seem to tire of remarking about the arrival of fall weather. Crisp, sunny days spur us to get the blood flowing, which explains the abundance of fall events across the city. From markets to classes to home tours, the calendar is filled with interesting adventures for just about anyone. October is a huge month for home tours and a fun time for the staff here at Houston House & Home. Each year we work to coordinate coverage of the various home tours around town and tackle the tough task of selecting just one home for our cover story. With the Houston Solar Tour, Eastwood Historic Home Tour, Galveston East End Garden Tour and the AIA Houston Home Tour happening this month, we had many interesting homes to consider. Surveying these choices made us realize the diverse strengths of the Houston area. Among the homes we considered were homes located in historic neighborhoods, preservation triumphs, new homes built with innovative technology and outstanding achievements in design. We selected the Modern home of Gavin and Laura Jones, which is one of the eight homes on this year’s AIA Home Tour. The

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Joneses worked with StudioMET Architects, who did both the design and construction for this unique home in a charming section of historic Midtown. While you can always pick up Houston House & Home at Houstonarea Kroger and H-E-B stores, this month you can find the magazine at the home tours listed above, as well as home-enhancing events around town, such as the Houston Garden Club’s Bulb & Plant Mart, the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown and the Urban Market Houston Antique Show. This month’s cooler weather makes getting out to these events quite enjoyable and might just motivate you to embark on your next home-improvement journey. Whether that adventure is a room makeover, garden project or whole-house upgrade you can find helpful information and design inspiration in every issue of Houston House & Home.

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FALL HOME TOURS See home tour details pages 40-46. East End Garden Tour …. Oct. 6-7 Solar Tour ……Oct. 20 Eastwood ….. Oct. 20-21 AIA Tour ….. Oct. 28-28 Heights Holiday Tour …. Nov. 30-Dec. 1

The Garden Club of Houston hosts is 70th annual Bulb & Plant Mart on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 -13. This renowned event offers a tremendous selection of top quality bulbs from domestic and international suppliers, and an expanded collection of hard-to-find and unusual plants, perennials, trees, shrubs and vines. Many of the plants and bulbs are unique offerings from the gardens of club members, grown specifically for the sale. The Bulb & Plant Mart takes place at the Holly Hall Retirement Community, located east of Reliant Park at 2000 Holly Hall at Fannin. Free admission. Information: www.gchouston.org.

Nora Fleming makes her Houston debut at Nutcracker Market. Nora will sign platters Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 10-11.

The 41st Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown takes place on Oct. 13-14 on blocks surrounding City Hall in downtown Houston. The juried art fest showcases the work of 300 artists—selected from more than 1,000 applicants. In addition to the hundreds of artists’ booths, the vast outdoor art event includes a creative zone for kids, floating art displays, a variety of food options and a multicultural line-up of music performances. Information: www.bayoucityartfestival.com. The Urban Market Houston Antique Show happens once again the weekend of Oct. 27-28. This outstanding antique market, held three times a year, features a fabulous collection of dealers, designers, and shop owners with spectacular antiques, furniture, and home décor. The market is located at the Bayou Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, just south of Reliant Stadium and Loop 610. Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com

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Plan ahead for the famous Nutcracker Market, set for Nov. 8-11 at Reliant Center. Shop hundreds of vendor booths offering unique gifts such as home décor, gourmet food items, garden goods, clothing, accessories and more. Proceeds from the market benefit Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy and its scholarship funds. Information: 713.535.3231 or www.houstonballet.org.

SUGATSUNE SHOWROOM DEBUT CLASSES Local gardeners know to expect a broad selection of classes and the Arbor Gate in Tomball, including classes that qualify as Master Gardener CEUs. This month’s line up includes Designing Special Places with horticulturist and author Mark Bowen on Oct. 14, and classes on growing herbs and herb crafts with Ann Wheeler of Log House Herbs on Oct. 20 and 25. Information: 281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com. Fall classes continue at Grill Master 101 in Spring this month with grilling classes featuring Chef Sallie Lardy of Cuisine by Sallie on Oct. 12 and 26. Chef Sallie’s classes demonstrate tantalizing appetizers and desserts to cook on the grill. Classes take place at 18700 Carrot St. in Spring. Information: 800.833.5998 or www.GrillMaster101.com. 14

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Homeowner Lynn Sessions is no stranger to photo shoots for my column in Houston House & Home. First referred to me by Dollie Martinez of ICM Granite, HH&H featured Lynn’s kitchen in my column in the September 2008 issue “From Flood to Fantastic”, her guest bathroom in the December 2011 issue, “European Flair”, and her master bathroom in July 2012, “Suite Success”. On these pages, we now feature her guest bedroom. Lynn was stuck. “The guest bedroom had no character, no window treatments, old carpet and had no coordination with the colors in the rest of the house,” Lynn explained. To get the Old World, Tuscan look she was after, I suggested she use a restful blue as an accent color in the guest bedroom. She was a little worried about using blue, but I assured her that if the carpet, curtains and wall color flowed with the rest of the house the restful blue would work with the golds, deep purples and burgundies used in the rest of the house. Dolly recommended the contractor Lynn used, Dick Leiker at Wood-NStone (http://www.woodandstoneremodeling.com). He did the work on all the spaces, including the guest bedroom, and installed the textured carpet and painted the walls. “When we remodeled the kitchen it caused the rest of the house to look even more dated, so it was a domino effect. The entire house needed to be freshened up and modernized”, Lynn said. TIP: You can use a different color in your home as long as the flooring, curtains and wall color flows with other rooms in the house. AFTER: (Left) Installing custom-lined curtains and having the existing chair reupholstered provided light control, privacy and fabric coordination with the new bedding. BEFORE: Without lined window treatments, sleeping in was impossible and provided zero privacy. The side table was bare and needed accessories.

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BEFORE: The absence of color on the walls, old carpet, oddly hung artwork, dark bedding and lack of accessories were spoiling this guest bedroom’s looks. AFTER: (Left) Painting the walls in SherwinWilliams “Croissant” and installing Shaw “Unique Beauty” carpet in “Silk” added great color and texture to the room. Pottery Barn Blythe Paisley Organic (mixed with custom) bedding added restful blues to the color scheme. An antique wood carving from Balinskas Imports and a framed wine label brought back from Paris add interest.

Lynn found some Pottery Barn bedding she loved and we used that as the jumping off point for all the colors in the room. Bringing along the shams and paint colors (Sherwin-Williams “Croissant” for walls and “Dover” for trim) Lynn met me at Interior Fabrics and we selected a darker neutral faux silk for the curtains that coordinated with the bedding, and a light blue textured upholstery fabric for reupholstering her existing chair and for the matching throw pillow on the bed. Her Old World design style dictated the oil-rubbed bronze color for the curtain hardware and brass lamp, which was painted with Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection in ME525 “English Brown”. Since Interior Fabrics has the least expensive drapery hardware in town, we selected a Mahogany wood finish with simple ball finials and my drapery installer hung them for her.

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BEFORE: (Right) Minimal artwork, improperly sized accessories and spacing of furniture made the armoire feel boxy.

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Lynn loved my emailed homework assignments because they allowed her to work at her own pace with precise instructions of what needed to be done. She could also email me with questions she had along the way to clarify things. “I would not know what sources to use, like your drapery and upholstery workrooms — or where to get art framed (you even reminded me on the mat color and to use coupons at Michael’s) or purchased, like the imported Indonesian carved piece over the bed from Balinskas Imports,” she explained. “I have recommended your sources to many people. I really enjoyed working with you because with you, no question is a stupid question! You listened to all my ideas and told me if they were good, bad, or too expensive. You put my vision on paper and made it a reality. I could not have done this without you,” Lynn added. She recommends having a professional help, particularly if you are busy or don’t have much time due to job demands. “Even simple changes can make a world of difference in the feel of a room and can make it very stylish,” she explained. “I was a little surprised at how much work you said it would take to Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home you’ve always dreamed of. Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflect your personality and can be artfully arranged. Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her unique. See more makeovers on her web site at www.shelterstyle.com, e-mail her at

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The Dream from the Sidewalk A tale of love, urban density and the nuances of a neighborhood BY SANDRA COOK PHOTOS BY YOONCHUL YOU, STUDIOMET ARCHITECTS

As renters, it’s often easier to live inside the city, close to professional pursuits and cultural pastimes. As a result, renters often fall in love with their neighborhood, only to have to leave it behind when they are ready to buy a home. Gavin and Laura Jones met while they were both renting in Midtown. It’s difficult to tell which came first, their love for each other or their love of their historic neighborhood. The couple frequently explored the oak-lined blocks on the western edge of Midtown as they walked their Yorkshire Terrier along the shaded streetscape. The magnificent oaks date back to the early 20th-century, when the area was first developed as one of Houston’s first residential neighborhoods. While the area is home to several large, mid-rise apartment properties built in recent decades, the serene ambiance beneath the tree branches and the humble scale of the old city blocks provides an instant connection to the century past. As Gavin and Laura took their neighborhood walks, they often admired a vacant lot next to a single family home and dreamed of one day building a house on the lot. “We love this neighborhood,” says Laura. “When we saw it was for sale we jumped on it right away. I don’t think anyone else had a chance to bid on it.” Laura and Gavin Jones selected StudioMET architects to design their home in historic Midtown. The couple, who met while living in apartments in the area, fell in love with the oak-lined streetscape. Design discussions among the homeowners and architects resulted in the eye-catching variety of colors and textures on the front exterior, including Hardie panels—in both white and purple—and corrugated metal.

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Gavin and Laura developed a mutual passion for modern architecture over the years. Gavin, who grew up in Australia, became fascinated with modern design from an early age. Together, Gavin and Laura frequently attended home tours, such as the AIA Houston Home Tour. They studied the spaces that appealed to them and noted architects’ work that spoke to their sensibilities. After they had procured the parcel of land they had pondered for years, they began their search for an architecture firm to design their first house. “We looked at the AIA award winners from the past 10 years, looked at their style and interviewed several firms,” says Gavin. “We wanted to be sure we liked the architects’ personality, because we knew we would be spending a lot of time with them,” says Laura. The couple selected Studio MET Architects, an award-winning design/build firm. “We tell clients it’s about the personal connection,” says Shawn Gottschalk, AIA. “It’s a very personal process to design a home for someone. That’s very exciting to us. It’s very different from a commercial job that doesn’t have that personal connection.” The firm oversaw both the design and the build-out. “We want to see our profession get back to the idea of the ‘Master Builder,’” says Gottschalk. Studio Met Architects met with Gavin and Laura about 12 times over three months to discuss and develop the design. Like many home design projects, the conversation started with a scrapbook of desired elements that were must haves. Laura and Gavin sought a modern home with a pleasing simplicity and built with durable, low-maintenance materials. “We wanted a house that was filled with light,” says Laura. “And we wanted a nice interaction with the garden space as well as a strong presence from the street,” says Gavin. “Australia is a very young country, without a lot of architectural history, so Modern architecture has been widely embraced there for many, many years,” says Gavin. “The design of our house was not intended to shock or make big statement, but Modern architecture is still a bit unusual here, especially in the southern United States.” URBAN SCENE

“The context is unique with almost all of the surrounding properties being multi-story apartment complexes,” says Stephen Andrews. Those properties proved to be a driving force behind the entire design, specifically the layout, form and window placement. “It is important to have mixed density within the urban context and a single family residence adds to the overall composition of the urban fabric — it creates vitality and visual interest,” says Shawn Gottschalk. “It was very important for the home to respond to the streetscape and the pedestrian. We wanted to create a home that contributed to the overall idea of the community.” StudioMET steered the design and build-out of the home, with the pool always a part of the overall vision. After their home was completed, Laura and Gavin employed Downunda Aquatic Environments to design and construct the pool to complement the look of the house.

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This was essential given that Laura and Gavin are active participants in that street scene and not just for doggie outings. “We are big walkers. We love to walk to the shops and restaurants in this area.” When asked about the purple accent on the front exterior, Gavin laughs, saying “the purple is about faith in my wife and faith in my builder.” As the idea to include a colorful contrast on the front of the home developed, Laura pushed for purple. “Gavin had suggested red, but I thought it was too manly,” says Laura. “I explained that our home should look like a couple’s house.” To achieve the deeply-hued purple, the firm encouraged the Joneses to use painted Hardie panels, set off with metal trim. “We are always experimenting and developing unique details that utilize everyday, cost-effective materials in a creative way,” says Gottschalk. “In doing this we are able to transform the material into something that is fresh and new. For this project we utilized a fiber cement board and a custom galvanized reveal to create different compositions and texture.” Another reason the front of the home draws the eye is the unusual lot is not quite a rectangular. The property features one long side that kicks out at an angle, making the front of the lot wider than the back, so the sight lines provide the effect of a perspective drawing. This allowed for the deck on top of garage, which connects to the guest suite, to be especially generous, stretching wide to address the oak-lined street below. “Stephen did a great job on the deck, integrating with the trees,” says Gavin of Andrews’ design. “It feels like a tree house up there,” says Gottschalk. The effect also imparts a welcoming openness to the front entry.

The galley kitchen allows guests to perch at the bar and observe their hosts in action. The glasstiled backsplash and Silestone countertops help highlight the functional beauty of the space. Appliances include a Sharp sliding drawer microwave, two wood-paneled Thermador dishwashers and a 36-inch Professional Series Thermador range. Light fixtures were sourced from Lighting Unlimited.

ABOVE: The deck, finished with Ipe wood from Brazil, was placed atop the garage and offers a bird’s eye view of the street below. RIGHT: The pleasing pool view can be enjoyed from the entire first floor and much of the second. In the living area, the pair of white leather custom sofas from Cantoni feature stitching that matches the wall color, Sherwin Williams Gray Flannel. The glass-and-steel LC10 coffee table is Le Corbusier’s 1928 design. The painting is a by a Brazillian artist.

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“We collaborate very closely with our clients as well as within the office,” says Andrews. “We are unique in that we are a small boutique firm, but we have three licensed architects that work closely together on each project. Most small firms have one or maybe two architects, and even large firms might only have one architect assigned to each project as the project manager with other support staff around him/her.” “We spend a lot of time on the schematic design listening to our clients, establishing what their priorities are, and what they value,” says Gottschalk. “Our work is not about a specific style. We strongly believe in an architecture of authenticity. Simply said, we approach each project with a unique perspective that is directed by the program, budget, and site. Our work is about our clients and it reflects who they are and how they want to live.” Gavin reports that the initial design plan was very close to the finished project and very little changed during the construction phase. He also pleased that Studio MET ran the build-out.

“There was a comfort level knowing that same people were responsible for building our house,” says Gavin. “We feel very blessed to be able to go through this process – every day we are thankful. And we felt comfortable here as soon as we moved in, because we were very familiar with the spaces after both design and construction phases.” The success of the daylighting is a delight for Laura. “I love that no lamps need to be on during day. Laura, who did the landscaping for their home also relishes their personal green space. “It’s our first back yard,” she smiles. “Residential design is a very intimate process,” says Gottschalk. “It is very important to find the right firm to collaborate with. At the end of the day, this is what contributes to the overall success of a project. There has to be a good dynamic among everyone. For us, our work is not just about another business transaction. We are very passionate about what we do and take the time to get to know our clients and the way they live their lives, or the way they want to live their lives. To be honest, we typically become very good friends with our clients and this often leads to repeat projects with them.”

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We love so much about our big city: upscale restaurants, eclectic arts, vibrant diversity. All manner of styles and tastes make for an invigorating life in the Bayou City. For many Houston-area residents, cultural connections extend into the look of their home. Designers, craftsmen and artists offer everything from hand-tooled leather to funky

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LEFT: Find Contemporary leather seating and more at Castle Furniture. RIGHT: A simple rocking chair from Amish Craftsman. Photo by Anthony Rathbun.

AMISH CRAFTSMAN: At this Washington Avenue showroom, you’ll find clean lines and styles – made to order. Solid tables, sturdy desks, beautiful headboards take up every available space, their woods shimmering in the light. Owners Steve and Kimberly Murphy are on hand to help you select the design, the wood and the stain, ensuring that you find the best piece for your home. Each table, chest of drawers, bed stand, bookcase, chair and desk is handcrafted with simple elegance. 5555 Washington Ave., 713.862.3444

Three Houston showrooms offer chic, contemporary and traditional furniture that show off your designer flair. Discover options for living, dining and bedrooms, as well as pieces to accent your entry or foyer. Look for stunning area rugs, sofas you can sink into, sexy chaise lounges and classy china cabinets. In operation since 1989, Castle has a reputation for helping you select the best pieces for your price range and taste. Three locations; visit www.castlefurniture.com

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Design consultants at Dazzling Décor help customers make selections of rugs, fabrics and furnishings for a harmonious look. DAZZLING DÉCOR: This one-stop shop is a rug store/design studio where furniture, fabrics and other home furnishings can be selected at the same time, or at least visualized together if other purchases had already been made. The brainchild of Valerie Roberts, an owner of next door’s Roberts Carpet, the showroom’s carefully displayed vignettes create ideas, allowing you to browse thousands or rug and fabric options plus unique lighting, silk florals, and accessories. The

store’s associates provide personalized service, and Valerie herself says she loves working with clients to perfect their home design. “It has been fun lately to create a very diverse look from one comfy swivel rocker currently displayed in our showroom,” say Roberts. “By simply changing fabrics this wonderful chair can go from sleek casual to a fun ranch theme.” 3003 Fondren Rd., 832.377.4665

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ISLAND FURNITURE & INTERIORS: The hottest thing in Ruthie McGehee’s store right now is a book-leaf table. She says that home decorators love them for their beach condos because they fold up as 36-inch sofa tables, but can open up to be a 72-inch dining table. While the vibe here is definitely geared toward the coastal home, you’ll find all manner of island-inspired designs. 4104 East NASA Pkwy., El Lago, 281.532.3075

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This familyrun business specializes in unique, Mexican hacienda furniture. Sales director Liz D’Silva says long, 8- and 9-foot tables are a favorite, and you can customize the designs any way you want, whether it’s adding a color to a piece, or changing up a trestle table into a pedestal model. It’s all built to order. Additionally, D’Silva says there’s a wide selection of home accents. “We bring in everything from Mexico,” she says. “But we’ll handpick a couple of items, so every time you come in, you’ll find something different.” 6910 Renwick Suite I, 713.349.9198

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A wood and upholstery shop occupies the back of Marie Dang’s Northwest Freeway showroom. That’s fitting, because everything here is made on the premises. From custom chairs and chaise lounges to ottomans, Dang’s designs are chic. Right now, she says upholstered headboards are hot, as well as “cute banquettes for the kitchen.” In the furniture business for more than 30 years, Dang and her mother offer you a custom experience to create something new or revitalize something old. “People may have an antique couch or chair that needs new upholstery,” she says. “Bring it in. We can do that, too.” 11330 Northwest Fwy., 713.957.0003

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Frugal fashionistas know this cozy River Oaks re-sale boutique is a haven for fabulous duds. Owner Vicki Rizzo has been adding to the sales floor, and she has a whole range of furniture and home accessories, offering everything from glass-topped tables to silver picture frames. She’s enthusiastic shoppers will find something to love. “And we’ll show you how to put it together in a presentation that will make your guests go, wow!” she says. “I mean, who’d have thought about taking several candlesticks and pairing them with a lovely perfume bottle and using that as a style piece on your coffee table?” 2817 Westheimer, 713.668.8811

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STILLGOODE: Every time you visit this Spring spot, you’ll find something different. The consignment shop has a fantastic collection of sofas, end tables, benches, outdoor furniture, bedroom pieces and home décor. We loved the vintage Enfield clock and a wide range of barware. Stillgoode will help you select individual pieces or sets that will complement your current home style, or work with you to find a new look. 5200 Louetta Rd., Suite 138, Spring, 281.370.4447

Tracy Weeks has been working with furniture since the early ’80s, and has spent the last 12 years creating lush, custom leather chairs, couches and other pieces for a clientele who swears by his work. Using only full-grain leather, Weeks offers a series of designs for you to select. He also pays complimentary house calls to custom plan your space. “I want everyone to feel they’re getting hands-on, one-on-one service right from the start he says.” 3311 Richmond Ave., 832.967.0720

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This month’s cooler weather beckons green thumbs (and green thumb wannabes) back to the garden. With the summer heat’s retreat, we find ourselves lingering alongside our beds and containers pondering ways to spruce them up for the milder temperatures. Garden experts and nursery staff are quick to point out that fall is the time to plant many varieties of plants—from grass to trees to shrubs to perennials—so they can become well-established before summer weather rolls around. GRASS ROOTS EFFORT

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There are a number of cold hardy Satsumas, Mandarins, oranges, kumquats, lemons and grapefruit that can be grown in Houston. Depending on varieties planted, you can harvest citrus from October through February. Check out Urban Harvest’s January fruit tree sale offers a wide variety of citrus suitable for growing in Houston.

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To learn more about effective gardening strategies for our area, consider joining Urban Harvest, a local community gardening and orchard program. Urban Harvest publishes a quarterly newsletter that includes a month-by-month planting calendar. Urban Harvest’s former executive director Bob Randall has written what most consider the definitive book on fruit and vegetable gardening for our area, Year Round Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers for Metro Houston. In addition, Urban Harvest volunteers maintain a seed library that stocks seeds known to have great flavor and good performance in our area. Information: www.urbanharvest.org or 713.880.5540.

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