STUDIO21 2020S1 LIANG CHEN FOLIO

Studio 21 Zero C Loop Data Centre LIANG CHEN

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Contents

Precedent Research Material

Personal Journal Week 1

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4-11 12-15

Personal Journal Week 2

Personal Journal Week 3

16-20

Personal Journal Week 4

27-46

Personal Journal Week 5

47-57

Personal Journal Week 6

58-64

Personal Journal Week 7(Interim)

65-86

Precedent Study Cases

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Personal Journal Week 8

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Personal Journal Week 9

96-100

Personal Journal Week 10

101-106

Personal Journal Week 11-12ďźˆFinal)

107-135

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Digital Beijing - The 2008 Olypmics Data Center Source: Studio Pei-Zhu

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Precedent Study Case

"The concept for Digital Beijing was developed through reconsideration and reflection on the role of contemporary architecture in the information era. Resembling that omnipresent symbol, the bar code, the building emerges from a serene water surface. The faรงade itself is detailed to resemble an integrated circuit board. The abstracted mass of the building, reflecting the simple repetition of 0 and 1 in its alternation between void and solid, recreates on a monumental scale the microscopic underpinnings of life in the digital age to form a potent symbol of the Digital Olympics and the Digital Era. In the future, it is expected that the building will be constantly under renovation as it evolves to keep pace with technology."

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Snøhetta Designs Sustainable Data Center 2018

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Precedent Study Case

"The heat generated by data centers represents a huge untapped potential in terms of energy capture that we wanted to explore further. By efficiently and sustainably exploiting excess energy that would otherwise go to waste, we can use technology to generously support health, recreation and the environment."

-Kjetil TrÌdal Thorsen, Founding Partner, Snøhetta

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Underground Data Centre

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Precedent Study Case

The Future Is Underground.

The subterranean data centers aren’t just a fad. This trend is here to stay. It’s more likely that as land costs rise and leasing becomes more expensive, top executives will go for underground data centers.

Fortune 500 companies and governments are already utilizing underground data centers. Currently, most such colocation facilities are in the United States and Europe. However, subterranean data centers are expected to launch all over, especially in hot climates.

Sijdah Hussain, 2019

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The World’s Largest Sustainable Data Center Kolos, Norway

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Precedent Study Case

The Kolos data center is “changing the paradigm in data center infrastructure,” reads the company website, by “moving away from dense high-cost, fossil fuel-driven areas,” and producing up to two gigawatts of renewable energy. Kolos also claims that the energy-efficient center will translate to lower costs for customers.

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Iteration 1&2

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Personal Journal Week 1

Firstly, arrange the basis volume according to the brief on site to see the space will be taken. The first week’s calculation of data centre space need is wrong. It should take around 20,000 m2 to fit enough racks that reaches a total 60MW requirement.

Iteration 3

Personal Journal Week 1

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Program Diagram

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Personal Journal Week 1

The current plan still has plenty of empty space. It could be left for future development or should be reconsidered into the whole scheme and design more engagement with the site social area(for residents), and secure area (for Next DC).

Personal Journal Week 1

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Scheme 1 is exploring the semi-underground and above ground relations. The entrance of the site is open to public with a community swimming pool and SPA centre. The open theater at the middle of the site connects the front of house and office with a radius shape building. The level changes from underground to one level above ground. Data Centre buildings follow the radius located at the back of the site.

Scheme 1

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Personal Journal Week 2

Scheme 1 Render

Personal Journal Week 2

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Scheme 2 has more linear arrangement with gradually level change. The precedent of the data hall building is OMA competition, which separates the functional area with distinctive shapes. The egg shape space inserted between the slabs is independent space. The frame of the building is their connection.

Scheme 2

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Personal Journal Week 2

Scheme 2 Render

Personal Journal Week 2

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Scheme 2 Render

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Personal Journal Week 2

Scheme 1.1 has changed the underground cafĂŠ to a round shape with gradually level change. The centre is of the round cafĂŠ is a tall tree which creates the view also reveals the underground space when viewing from the ground level. The larger 3/4 circle is moderated to provide more space for data hall behind it. Also, connect with the front of the house.

Scheme 1.1

Personal Journal Week 3

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Scheme 1.1 Render

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Personal Journal Week 3

Scheme 1.1 Render

Personal Journal Week 3

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Scheme 2.1 has changed the building shape of the three portions. It follows the height change from low to high along the entrance to the back of the site. A sports hall and swimming pool is added at the middle of the site to balance the building relationships.

Scheme 2.1

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Personal Journal Week 3

Scheme 2.1 Render

Personal Journal Week 3

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Scheme 2.1 Render

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Personal Journal Week 3

Scheme 1.2

Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 1.2 Section

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 1.2 Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 1.2 Render

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 1.2 Render

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 1.2 changes the connection of the community centre and circular office area. Added frame element on the office building roof. It creates stronger connection of buildings.

Scheme 1.2 Summary

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Personal Journal Week 4

Scheme 2.2

Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 2.2 Section

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Personal Journal Week 4

Scheme 1.2

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Scheme 2.2 Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 2.2 Render

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 2.2 Render

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Personal Journal Week 4

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Scheme 2.2 connects the buildings by repeating geometry.

Using frame to cover the building which could provide good ventilation and protect the machine. Each two building is connecting through a corridor or cut of the same shape.

Landscape and carparks fill out the leftover area of the site.

Scheme 2.2 Summary

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Personal Journal Week 4

Scheme 3

Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3 Section

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Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3 Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3 Render

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Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3 Render

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Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3 Axo

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Personal Journal Week 5

Scheme 3 divided the site into small segments mainly consist of rectangular and circles with various combination of the two. Data hall buildings are aligned at one side of the site which could minimise the noise effect. The front of the site has community areas such as swimming pool, sports hall, cafĂŠ and shops. The education park and green house located close to the data hall to absorb waste heat.

Scheme 3 Summary

Personal Journal Week 5

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Scheme 3.1

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Personal Journal Week 6

Scheme 3.1 Axo

Personal Journal Week 6

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Scheme 3.1 Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 6

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Scheme Scheme 3.1 3.1 Elevation Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 6

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The current scheme follows the horizontal and vertical line of alignment, which is very predictable. Some of the adjacent buildings are lack of connection. The middle of the site with a large open public space could be utilised better.

Scheme 3.1 Summary

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Personal Journal Week 6

Scheme 3.2 Aerial

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Locality Plan

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Locality Plan

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Site Plan

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Typical Plan

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Section 1

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Section 2

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Elevation1

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Elevation2

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Axo

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Energy Loop

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Front of House

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Urban Farming

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Community Pool

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Data Hall Building

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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Scheme 3.2 Urban Farming

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Scheme 3.2 Cafe

Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

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The midterm scheme mixes the site better than the previous one with inclined way of placing the buildings. The data hall buildings are developing from a rectangular shape, but all become different with its distinctive faรงade or roof structure.

The connection between the front of the house and office is where the former open public space. The problem is the buildings are lack of unity, a common language that utilised al over the site.

Feedback and Reflection

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Personal Journal Week 7 (Interim)

Floor Plan 1

Precedent Study Case

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Floor Plan 2

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Precedent Study Case

Frame Concept Model 1

Precedent Study Case

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Frame Concept Model 2

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Precedent Study Case

MAQUETAS: MORPHOSIS ARCHITECTS. CLÁSICOS 1973/1993. CALIFORNIA. USA

Precedent Study Case

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The use of frame in the precedent cases soften the shape of a rectangular building. And frame is also working as a connection through the whole project. The idea of frame could be utilised in the data centre project since louver is a good solution for ventilation.

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Precedent Study Case

Scheme 4.1 Cut line Louver

Personal Jounral Week 8

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Site Plan 4.1

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Personal Journal Week 8

The main concept of scheme 4 is frame. Frame is a double soution for this project which allows good ventilation and architectural connection.

Scheme 4.1 Reflection

Personal Jounral Week 8

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Scheme 4.2 Typical Ground Plan

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Personal Journal Week 9

Scheme 4.2 Level 1 Plan

Personal Jounral Week 9

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Scheme 4.2 Section

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Personal Journal Week 9

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The view from the residential area matters since it’s the first impression when walking passes the site. The current south east corner view lacks landscape and the shape of the front of house with a flat roof does not reveal the main idea of frame.

For the other corner, the pitched roof does not blend into the rest of the site.

Scheme 4.2 Reflection

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Personal Journal Week 9

Scheme 4.3 Site Plan

Personal Journal Week 10

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Scheme 4.3 Sketch Render

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Personal Journal Week 10

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Scheme 4.3 South Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 10

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The security of the generator may become a problem. I designed a automatic movable louver which can be lifted during the installation and will be lowered down to protect the generators during the other time. The louver will provide good ventilation to for the generators. The pitched roof has been changed to a frame piece farmer’s market. It is the closest location In the site to the residential area which provides good access to the residents.

Scheme 4.3 Reflection

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Personal Journal Week 10

Scheme 4.4 Aerial Photomontage

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Locality Plan

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Zoom in Locality Plan

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 1

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 2

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 3

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 4

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Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 5

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Site Plan

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Scheme 4.4 Site Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Site Elevation

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Concept Development 5

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Site Plan

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Scheme 4.4 Energy Loop Diagram

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Typical Plan

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Scheme 4.4 Typical Plan 2

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Render

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Render

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Render

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Render

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Render

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Render

Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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Scheme 4.4 Render

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

Scheme 4.4 Render

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Scheme 4.4 Render

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Personal Journal Week 11-12 (Final)

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