ELIZABETH GRACE MURPHY se l e c t e d wo r k s.
00. curriculum vitae
01. professional works hotels
02. professional works restaurants
03. professional works international
04. academic works
00. curriculum vitae
M
y n a m e i s E l i z a b e t h G r a c e M u r p hy, I a m a M a s t e r o f A r c h i t e c t u r e g r a d u a t e o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f We s t e r n A u s t r a l i a and have completed both architectural and interior design projects t h r o u g h o u t A u s t r a l i a , t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a n d E u r o p e. In Australia I worked with offices including Davenport Campbell and Pa r r y a n d R o s e n t h a l , w i t h a f o c u s o n c o m m e r c i a l a n d i n s t i t u t i o n a l p r o j e c t s i n c l u d i n g o f f i c e, j u d i c i a l a n d e d u c a t i o n a l c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d f i t - o u t s. I h a v e l i v e d i n N e w Yo r k C i t y s i n c e 2 0 1 5 , w h e n I j o i n e d b o u t i q u e i n t e r i o r d e s i g n f i r m G l e n & C o m p a n y. H e r e I h a v e c o l l a b o r a t e d w i t h internationally renowned chefs and hoteliers to realize customized h o s p i t a l i t y s o l u t i o n s, d e s i g n e d t o e n h a n c e e v e r y g u e s t e x p e r i e n c e. T h r o u g h o u t m y c a r e e r, I h a v e w o r k e d i n d e p e n d e n t l y a n d w i t h i n design teams across all stages of the creative and construction p r o c e s s ; f r o m f e a s i b i l i t y, d e s i g n d e v e l o p m e n t , d o c u m e n t a t i o n , F F E s p e c i f i c a t i o n s, p r o c u r e m e n t a n d c o n t r a c t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n . M y p r o j e c t s i n c l u d e l u x u r y a n d s e l e c t s e r v i c e h o t e l s, r e s t a u r a n t s, b a r s a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t v e n u e s. I have a passion for the hospitality industry and am driven to develop interior spaces which pass on the stories of their makers with every detail and touch point. My projects combine architectural and interior design elements to create spaces which are both operationally functional as well as beautifully detailed. My designs have been published in Hospitality D e s i g n M a g a z i n e a n d t h e N e w Yo r k Ti m e s a n d I r e m a i n a n a c t i v e m e m b e r o f t h e N E W H h o s p i t a l i t y n e t w o r k N e w Yo r k d i v i s i o n . elizabeth
grace
murphy
E D U C AT I O N MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE U n i v e r s i t y o f We s t e r n A u s t r a l i a 2010 - 2012 B AC H E L O R O F E N V I R O N M E N TA L D E S I G N
C O N TAC T s t u d i o. e l i z a b e t h g r a c e @gmail.com 347 449 0114
autocad sketchup
U n i v e r s i t y o f We s t e r n A u s t r a l i a 2007 - 2009 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Methodist Ladies’ College 2000 - 2006
EMPLOYMENT G L E N + C O M PA N Y Project Designer
photoshop indesign
2016 - Present PA R RY + R O S E N T H A L Graduate Architect 2012 - 2015
illustrator DAV E N P O RT C A M P B E L L revit
Interior Design Intern 2010
ELIZABETH GRACE MURPHY interior design
PROJECT EXPERIENCE G L E N + C O M PA N Y P r o j e c t e x p e r i e n c e i n c l u d i n g ; f e a s i b i l i t y s t u d i e s, s k e t c h d e s i g n , d e s i g n d e v e l o p m e n t , contract
documentation, FFE
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s, p r o c u r e m e n t , c o o r d i n a t i o n , a n d
c o n t r a c t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o n a r a n g e o f h o s p i t a l i t y p r o j e c t s. P E S TA NA H O T E L N e w Yo r k C i t y
Design - construction of 96-key flagship hotel for Po r t u g u e s e h o t e l g r o u p Pe s t a n a
EMPELLON RESTAURANT N e w Yo r k C i t y
D e s i g n - c o n s t r u c t i o n o f E m p e l l o n A l Pa s t o r r o o f t o p, b a r a n d r e s t a u r a n t w i t h i n t h e Po d 3 9 H o t e l
ONE HOTEL BEACH CLUB Miami
Fe a s i b i l i t y - D e s i g n D e v e l o p m e n t f o r a n u n i q u e Tu l u m i n s p i r e d p r i v a t e c l u b w i t h i n O n e H o t e l
432 PARK RESTAURANT N e w Yo r k C i t y
Design Development for a private restaurant and r o o f t o p t e r r a c e l o c a t e d w i t h i n 4 3 2 Pa r k Av e
HOUSE OF BLUES Anaheim
Design - construction of auditorium, multiple food and beverage outlets and VIP amenities
GABRIEL KREUTHER N e w Yo r k C i t y
Design - construction of boutique chocolate retail store and pastry kitchen
N U S R E T R E S TAU R A N T N e w Yo r k , M i a m i
Design - construction of multiple steak house concepts f o r Tu r k i s h h o s p i t a l i t y g r o u p D. R e a m
HOTEL REFRESH L a s Ve g a s
Design - construction of refresh rollout to 700 guest r o o m s, p o o l a r e a s, r e s t a u r a n t s a n d c a s i n o f l o o r s
PA R RY + R O S E N T H A L We s t e r n A u s t r a l i a n M u s e u m , D e s i g n c o m p e t i t i o n i n c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h A t e l i e r s Je a n N o u v e l / Pe r t h C o l l e g e, M a s t e r p l a n a n d E x c e l s i o r H o u s e c o n s t r u c t i o n / S t a t e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Tr i b u n a l , Ju s t i c e f a c i l i t y i n t e r i o r f i t - o u t DAV E N P O RT C A M P B E L L Design and documentation assistance for the Commonwealth Bank; standardised national branch commercial interior fit-out
01. professional works - hotels
01.1 pestana hotel new york city
01.2 one hotel beach club miami
01.3 hotel refresh las vegas
P E S TA NA H O T E L N ew Yo r k C i t y
T
h e Pe s t a n a g r o u p h a v e o v e r 9 1 h o t e l s a n d r e s o r t s throughout Europe, South America, and Africa, and
in 2015 approached Glen + Company to lead the Interior design for their flagship American property on East 3 9 t h S t i n N e w Yo r k . T h e p r o p e r t y w a s a 9 6 k e y n e w construction project with architects GKA, constructed over 27 guest floors. The property was a unique design challenge as the site was only 20’-0� wide. By identifying key room types, I l e d a n e x t e n s i v e A DA r e v i e w o f t h e g u e s t r o o m l ay o u t s prior to the sketch design process. Once a compliant floor plan was approved, I worked to design, present and
document
the
interior
and
FFE
packages
from
conception through to model room, procurement and construction. A typical guest room in this property is a compact 170 square feet, including bathroom, so close attention was paid to designing efficient and finely detailed interior selections. By moving the vanity outside the bathroom we were able to achieve a generously proportioned entry to the room, and I developed a modular open wardrobe system to maximize vertical hanging space. The
property
is
currently
under
the
final
stages
c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d i s s c h e d u l e d t o o p e n i n Fa l l 2 0 1 9 .
of
ONE HOTEL BEACH CLUB S o u t h B e a ch Mi a m i
I
n early 2018 I was assigned to develop the design
direction
and
FFE
package
for
a
members only Beach Club concept on a 55,000 square ft oceanfront site in the One Hotel South Beach. Wo r k i n g w i t h l o c a l a r c h i t e c t E O A , w e d e v e l o p e d a natural, textural concept inspired by the beaches of
Tu l u m . T h e
passed
local
landscape
approvals,
design
so
I
was
has
already
challenged
to design a series of open air member areas, public bars, tented event spaces and lounges for over 600 patrons within the constraints of the existing boardwalk design. Fe a s i b i l i t y s t u d i e s , s k e t c h d e s i g n a n d f u r n i t u r e specifications completed
in
for
The
summer
Beach
2018. The
Club
were
Beach
Club
project was placed on hold following a hotel ownership change.
HOTEL REFRESH La s Ve g a s
I
n
early
2 0 1 6 Tr i n i t y
Hotels, the
owners
of
H o o t e r s H o t e l a n d C a s i n o L a s Ve g a s , e n g a g e d
Glen + Company to lead a much needed refresh program
of
their
p r o p e r t y. T h e
brief
was
to
i d e n t i f y k ey a r e a s o f t h e 7 0 0 r o o m h o t e l a n d i t ’s amenities
to
upgrade, then
develop
a
staging
proposal for the refresh program. Within the scope of the improvements was all 700 guest rooms and bathrooms, guest corridors and s i g n a g e , a s p o r t s b a r, g r a b a n d g o c o u n t e r, c o f f e e s h o p, p o o l d e c k a n d f u r n i t u r e, p o r t e c o c h e r e a n d gaming floor carpeting. Fo l l o w i n g
the
completion
of
the
upgrades,
t h e p r o p e r t y h a s u p g r a d e d f r o m a Tr i p A d v i s o r average score of 2.5 stars to the current 4 stars, and was completed on time and on budget with minimal disruption to hotel or gaming operation.
02. professional works - restaurants
02.1 empellon new york city
02.2 house of blues anaheim
02.3 nusret new york miami, london
02.4 gabriel kreuther handcrafted chocolate new york city
02.5 432 park new york city
E M P E L L O N A L PA S T O R N ew Yo r k C i t y
T
his
is
the
third
project
Glen
+
Company
completed with Chef Alex Stupak following
t h e o p e n i n g o f A l Pa s t o r i n t h e E a s t V i l l a g e a n d the fine dining restaurant Empellon in Midtown. T h e A l Pa s t o r 3 9 t h S t r e e t p r o j e c t w a s a 6 m o n t h renovation of an existing bar venue which I led from sketch design through to completion. T h e a e s t h e t i c f o r e a c h A l Pa s t o r l o c a t i o n i s b o r n ‘of the place’ in the neighbourhood which each venue within
is
found. This
the
Po d 3 9
restaurant
hotel
in
was
Murray
situated Hill
New
Yo r k , s o w e c r e a t e d a t r i b u t e t o t h e l o c a l p u b s throughout the area, but including a Mexican inspired twist. A key aspect of the brief was to create a space which feels both welcoming in the daytime and alluring at night, which we achieved by increasing the
lighting
greenery
levels
and
throughout. The
adding art
elements
program
is
of also
integral to the Empellon brand, and this venue features over 40 art pieces personally curated by t h e c h e f, c o n f i g u r e d a s m o m e n t s o f d i s c o v e r y f o r e v e r y c u s t o m e r t o u n c o v e r. Stage 1 interior renovations were completed in winter 2019 and Stage 2 of the renovation, which i n c l u d e s t h e i c o n i c r o o f t o p b a r, i s s c h e d u l e d f o r completion Memorial Day 2019.
HOUSE OF BLUES An a h e i m
I
n 2016 the iconic House of Blues took over an
existing
California, into
a
cinema
planning
multipurpose
collaboration member
of
with
the
a
team
to
complex
in
Anaheim
convert
the
building
entertainment local
venue.
architect,
designing
and
I
In
was
a
executing
this transformation. The
new
venue
included
a
state
of
the
art
auditorium, including bar and amenities spaces, a function space, private members only venue, a full service restaurant and back of house areas. The House of Blues is the largest curator of ‘outsider art’ in the world, and integrates folk art by self-taught artists throughout every venue. I
assisted
in
the
curation
and
placement
of
hundreds of new and reclaimed art installations throughout the venue, from hand painted murals to a custom bar made using carved wood panels salvaged from an Indian temple. The project opened (with local rock band social distortion) in 2017 with an occupancy of 2200 patrons.
NUSRET STEAKHOUSE New Yo r k C i t y, Mi a m i , Lo n d o n
D
-Ream 30
Hospitality
restaurant
group
concepts
operate
over
i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y,
a n d i n t r o d u c e d i n s t a g r a m r e n o w n Tu r k i s h c h e f Nusret Gokce to the American restaurant scene in 2017. I was a part of the architectural and interior team who were engaged to execute the first
steakhouse
concept
on
East
53rd
st
in
Manhattan, located within the landmarked CBS Building. The chef has a passion for all things meat, so I wanted to create a space that paid reference to
the
butchery
process
with
a
subtle
and
tactile approach. Charred wood, reclaimed oak panelling and deep red marble accent the dining room, while a custom gabion wall filled with H i m a l a y a n r o c k s a l t f r a m e s t h e c e l l a r e n t r y. T h e project was a total renovation and required a new kitchen, staircase and custom furniture for over 200 guests. The restaurant opened in 2018. M i d - w a y t h r o u g h t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n o f N e w Yo r k , the team were asked to translate the concept to renovate a second venue in Miami. This Brickell location
was
converted
and
opened
within
8
weeks. Subsequently design development for the Knightsbridge, London location is in progress.
GABRIEL KREUTHER H A N D C R A F T E D C H O C O L AT E N ew Yo r k C i t y
T
he second project glen + company completed with two-Michelin star awarded Chef Gabriel
K r e u t h e r, K r e u t h e r H a n d c r a f t e d C h o c o l a t e s i s a retail space and kitchen dedicated to pastry chef M a r c Au m o n t ’s i n c r e d i b l e t a l e n t s. I w a s a m e m b e r of the design team from sketch design through construction to the opening in November 2016. We
agreed
that
it
was
critical
to
bring
the
finishing kitchen to the forefront, allowing the customer to become a part of the intricacies of the process. By creating a climate controlled, all glass kitchen in the storefront, the whole of
Bryant
Pa r k
become
audience
t o Au m o n t ’s
chocolate sculptures. The chef wanted to create a space that felt rough and industrial, to contrast against the highly f i n i s h e d d e s s e r t s . Fo l l o w i n g t h i s a p p r o a c h , w e looked to the Japanese art of kintsugi. Instead o f r e p l a c i n g t h e e x i s t i n g c r a c k e d c o n c r e t e f l o o r, we in filled the cracks with a gold epoxy resin, creating beauty in the faults of the space.
4 3 2 PA R K R E S TA U R A N T N ew Yo r k C i t y
L 432
ocated on the twelfth floor of one of the w o r l d ’s m o s t i c o n i c r e s i d e n t i a l p r o p e r t i e s, Pa r k
Avenue,
is
a
private
restaurant
and
rooftop terrace accessible only to the residents of this exclusive address. I was engaged as the designer with glen + company by
the
starred
operations Chef
g r o u p,
Shaun
including
Hergatt, to
Michelin-
revitalise
the
existing space and add a layer of personality to the venue through FFE upgrades and minor renovations. The rooftop terrace included dining and lounge seating
for
115
guests,
as
well
as
extensive
landscaping and art commissions. The space was opened to the residents in fall 2017. Design development and full FFE specifications for the interior dining room and bar lounge were completed in 2018.
03. professional works - international
03.1 perth college senior learning + leadership centre
03.2 state administrative tribunal
PERTH COLLEGE C am pus Mas terp l a n a n d St a g e 1 I m p l e m e n t a t i o n : Senior Lear n i n g + Le a d e r sh i p C e n t r e
P
erth College have a reputation as one of the most established and
prestigious
independent
girls’
schools
in
We s t e r n
Australia. I have been involved with this project from the winning competition entry and campus master development plan, through to the implementation of Stage 1: Senior Learning + Leadership C e n t r e. The Senior Learning + Leadership Centre was identified as the first project to be developed in response to the master plan. The site is located directly opposite to the 1927 college historic buildings and required collaboration with town planners and specialist consultants to achieve residential plot amalgamation a n d h e r i t a g e d e m o l i t i o n w o r k s. Wi t h r e c o g n i t i o n o f f o r m , s c a l e, m a t e r i a l s a n d t e x t u r e s, t h e S e n i o r Learning + Leadership Centre has been designed to enhance the strong character and identity of the historic campus whilst providing senior students with a contemporary education space t o a c c o m m o d a t e f l e x i b l e, c o l l a b o r a t i v e a n d s e l f p a c e d l e a r n i n g. I n a d d i t i o n t o l e a r n i n g a r e a s, T h e S e n i o r L e a r n i n g + L e a d e r s h i p Centre includes a dining hall, fully equipped commercial kitchen a n d e n c l o s e d b a s e m e n t c a r p a r k f o r 3 0 v e h i c l e s. T h e p r o j e c t i s c u r r e n t l y i n t h e c o n t r a c t d o c u m e n t a t i o n s t a g e, w i t h c o n s t r u c t i o n due to commence in early 2016.
Loose Furniture Schedule
PERTH COLLEGE SENIOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP CENTRE LOOSE FURNITURE SCHEDULE
Parry Rosenthal Architects
Job No: 14-033
QUANTITY CODE
LOCATION
C11.1
BREAKOUT
C11.2
BREAKOUT
C12.1
BREAKOUT
IMAGE
DESCRIPTION
FINISH
SLLC
TOTAL
UC
G
L1
0
6
13
19
0
7
13
20
0
0
10
10
SUPPLIER
Zenith
Sancal Chat Ottoman 450Dia x 440mm H Fully upholstered in durable 2 tone fabric Sides Colour: Kvadrat Divina Melange 2 771 Seat Colour: Kvadrat Divina Melange 2 731
Jane Millington 08 9466 1555 jane.millington@zenith interiors.com.au
Zenith
Sancal Chat Ottoman 450Dia x 440mm H Fully upholstered in durable 2 tone fabric Sides Colour: Kvadrat Divina Melange 2 621 Seat Colour: Kvadrat Divina Melange 2 120
Catifa 60 Low Back Lounge upholstered in selected fabric: Kvadrat Steelcut 2 950 sled frame, with fully padded seat and back, without arms, on a solid sled frame with carpet slides finished to bright chrome. Manufacturer's lead time 6 weeks Stocked item: If unavailable from stock lead time may be up to 14 weeks.
Jane Millington 08 9466 1555 jane.millington@zenith interiors.com.au
Stylecraft Sasha Leonard 08 9466 4086 Sashal@stylecraft.co m.au
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PERTH COLLEGE SENIOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP CENTRE LOOSE FURNITURE SCHEDULE
Parry Rosenthal Architects
Job No: 14-033
QUANTITY CODE
LOCATION
C12.2
IMAGE
BREAKOUT
C14
BREAKOUT
FINISH
Catifa 60 Low Back Lounge upholstered in selected fabric: Kvadrat Steelcut 2 780 sled frame, with fully padded seat and back, without arms, on a solid sled frame with carpet slides finished to bright chrome. Manufacturer's lead time 6 weeks Stocked item: If unavailable from stock lead time may be up to 14 weeks.
BREAKOUT
C13
DESCRIPTION
SLLC
TOTAL
UC
G
L1
0
4
6
10
0
0
6
6
0
0
4
4
SUPPLIER
Stylecraft
Catifa 80 Low Back Lounge upholstered in selected fabric: Kvadrat Steelcut 2 775 sled frame, with fully padded seat and back, with right hand writing tablet in anthracite, on a solid sled frame with carpet slides finished to bright chrome. Manufacturer's lead time 6 weeks Stocked item: If unavailable from stock lead time may be up to 14 weeks.
Sasha Leonard 08 9466 4086 Sashal@stylecraft.co m.au
Stylecraft
Allermuir Haven Bench 1200L Fully upholstered in durable fabric with quilting detail and black plastic glides Seat Upholstry: Camira Blazer 'Eastbourne' Connectors to one end only Lead-time: 12 weeks Warranty: 5 years
Sasha Leonard 08 9466 4086 Sashal@stylecraft.co m.au
Zenith Jane Millington 08 9466 1555 jane.millington@zenith interiors.com.au
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A
s
well
as
assisting
in
the
design
and
documentation of the Senior Learning +
L e a d e r s h i p C e n t r e, I w a s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e I n t e r i o r A r c h i t e c t u r e Pa c k a g e. This included loose furniture and equipment s c h e d u l i n g, t h e p r e p a r a t i o n o f r o o m e l e v a t i o n s, s u p p l i e r c o o r d i n a t i o n a n d f i n a l c l i e n t s i g n - o f f.
S TAT E A D M I N I S T R AT I V E T R I B U NA L M as terplan, Feas i b i l i t y St u d i e s a n d I m p l e m e n t a t i o n : Jus tice Fa c i l i t y I n t e r i o r Fi t O u t
I
was engaged in 2012 as a member of the design team undertaking f u l l a r c h i t e c t u r a l s e r v i c e s ; i n c l u d i n g b r i e f i n g, m a s t e r p l a n n i n g,
d e s i g n , d o c u m e n t a t i o n a n d d e l i v e r y, o f a f i t o u t f o r t h e S t a t e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Tr i b u n a l ( S AT ) w i t h i n a n e x i s t i n g o f f i c e b u i l d i n g i n Pe r t h C i t y. During early design stages a high level of client consultation was undertaken on this project. I was involved in the planning and management of numerous working group sessions held with key stakeholders to identify the operational and functional r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e n e w f a c i l i t y, a s w e l l a s t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f extensive research undertaken establishing the conceptual design framework. Sustainable
and
innovative
design
principles
were
adopted
to enhance the quality and durability of workplaces including m a x i m i s i n g t h e a m o u n t o f n a t u r a l l i g h t i n t o a l l w o r k i n g a r e a s, maximising the efficiency of planning and designing an overall fit for purpose administrative facility with future growth potential. A key driver was the creation of perceived transparency between public and secure zones to reinforce the welcoming and informal nature of this court. As a significant State project, it was critical to ensure the materiality also made reference to place and the u n i q u e p hy s i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l a t t r i b u t e s o f We s t e r n A u s t r a l i a .
S
imple
rectilinear
building
elements
were
adopted
to
assist construction and helped to deliver an economical
o u t c o m e. To a c h i e v e r i c h n e s s a n d i n t e r e s t k e y f u n c t i o n a l a r e a s were considered as three-dimensional ‘objects’ and imbued w i t h u n i q u e a t t r i b u t e s. T h e r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n s o l i d a n d void, window and wall, and clear delineation of points of entry w a s e x p l o r e d i n t h i s p r o c e s s. To e n c o u r a g e a n e n v i r o n m e n t o f w a r m t h a n d c o m f o r t a s w e l l a s c e l e b r a t e t h e k a r r i f o r e s t s u n i q u e t o t h e S t a t e, m e d i a t i o n rooms can be considered spaces of shelter and security which sit within the ‘forest canopy’.
04. academic works
04.1 thermal baths
04.2 furniture design
T H E R M A L BAT H S Fi n a l Ye a r St u d i o
T
he brief for this studio was to create a series of images that allude t o a w a t e r i n s p i r e d p r o j e c t l o c a t e d i n Pe r t h . I s e l e c t e d a n e x i s t i n g
natural fault spring in Dalkeith as a site and created a conceptual sunken b a t h s, w i t h a w a t e r t o w e r a s a n a n c h o r e d m o n u m e n t t o t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f w a t e r a s a f a c e t o f o u r s e n s e o f p l a c e. T h i s p r o j e c t u s e s m i x e d m e d i a g r a p h i c t e c h n i q u e s i n c l u d i n g w a t e r c o l o u r, c h a r c o a l a n d c o l l a g e.
FURNITURE DESIGN Fi n a l Ye a r St u d i o
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his project included an intensive exploration of the
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of furniture design. Extensive material research and workshop training was undertaken to design and produce t h e X c h a i r. T h i s c h a i r w a s d e s i g n e d t o b e m a n u f a c t u r e d a s t w o f r a m e s, a s i m p l e s e a t a n d a b a c k s o i t c o u l d b e flat packed and easily assembled. I constructed the chair u s i n g l o c a l l y s o u r c e d k a r r i h a r d w o o d t i m b e r, c h a l l e n g i n g m y j o i n e r y s k i l l s u s i n g s u b t l y t a p e r e d g e o m e t r y.
ELIZABETH GRACE MURPHY interior design
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