{"id":7137,"date":"2025-06-15T20:09:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celloexpressions.com\/photography\/?p=7137"},"modified":"2025-06-15T20:09:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:09:28","slug":"barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celloexpressions.com\/photography\/2025\/06\/barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buildings and interstitial spaces in Central Barcelona, Spain. Most of the city is characterized by large square blocks with chamfered corners, creating octagonal voids at street intersections and an expanse of private interior courtyards. Occasional wide avenues bisect the grid with a hierarchy of transportation networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Views from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night view from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blooming jacaranda trees line an octagonal intersection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Continuous railings around a chamfered corner conceal stair stepped walls to create triangular residential balconies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Large trees screen a building with a symmetrical gesture around a block chamfer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Contemporary mixed architecture on narrowly subdivided lots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mixed-height buildings fill a chamfered corner triangle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Circular balconies accentuate the chamfered corner of a block.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jacaranda trees and strip balconies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rounded corners soften the block corner around a chamfer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Projecting balconies are prevalent throughout Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jacaranda tree in the Pla\u00e7a de la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Trees in the Pla\u00e7a de la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Av. Diagonal <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Estaci\u00f3 del Nord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parc de l’Estaci\u00f3 del Nord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gothic Quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This older section of the city is characterized by narrow alleyways in a random grid with midrise buildings and occasional pocket plazas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typical alley in the Gothic Quarter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Balconies clad with decorative ironwork define the narrow alleyways in the Gothic Quarter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Balmesiana biblioteca balmes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blooming Jacaranda trees fill a pocket park between the alleyways.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The 14th century Bas\u00edlica de Santa Maria del Pi takes a restrained gothic form nestled into a dense corner of the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Side buttresses of the Bas\u00edlica de Santa Maria del Pi with a narrow plaza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tower of the Bas\u00edlica de Santa Maria del Pi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Interior of the Bas\u00edlica de Santa Maria del Pi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rose window of the Bas\u00edlica de Santa Maria del Pi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Midrise rooftop view to the Catedral de Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gothic architecture along Via Laietana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Light fixture in a vestibule with an arched iron door overlooking surrounding streets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blooming Jacaranda with light stucco and stone facades.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou on axis with the tower of the Cathedral of Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The 13th century Cathedral of Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Late gothic detailing with Mediterranean flair on the Cathedral of Barcelona. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Rear of the Cathedral of Barcelona with animal-topped buttresses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Side entry to the Cathedral of Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Placa de Garriga i Bachs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parr\u00f2quia de Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tower filling the corner between diagonal roads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blending of modernist and historical fa\u00e7ade styles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Rambla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Placa de Catalunya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Parc de la Ciutadella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(and surroundings)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carrer de Wellington lines the length of the eastern edge of the Parc de la Ciutadella with zero cross connectivity and a pleasant tree-lined pedestrian environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The grassy median of Carrer de Wellington seamlessly integrates light rail tracks and catenary lines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Contemporary architecture at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra – Campus de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Romanesque university library building at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra – Campus de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Romanesque university library building at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra – Campus de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Modernist apartment building with triangular balconies reflective of the chamfered grid, overlooking the Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cascada y font monumental in Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cascada monumental in Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cascada y font monumental in Parc de la Ciutadella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pla\u00e7a de Joan Fiveller y Parlament de Catalunya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parlament de Catalunya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pla\u00e7a de Joan Fiveller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ornamental cast stone railing lining a playground area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Homenatge a l’Exposici\u00f3 Universal de 1888<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Castle of the Three Dragons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Arc de Triomf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Arc de Triomf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Arc de Triomf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hivernacle del Parc de la Ciutadella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Five blocks of uniform arcaded buildings line the west edge of the Ciutadella Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The exceptionally wide Avenue del Marqu\u00e8s de l’Argentera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Full-block roughly two story excavation for a new building with a mat foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Blank angled walls layer switchback ramps up to the Carrer de Wellington crossing over regional rail tracks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Parc de Carles I is consistently deserted, likely due to its limited access one story above street level, over railroads diving below ground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An elevated pedestrian plaza connection from Carrer de Wellington toward the waterfront.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Central Waterfront<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Waterfront view west from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night view from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Cara de Bareclona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Barceloneta <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Barceloneta <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Barceloneta <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Platja del Somorrostro is isolated from the pedestrian promenade with grade separation and limited access points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Olympic Port.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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David & Goliath sculpture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Platja del Bogatell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nova Icaria beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Platja del Bogatell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parc del Poblenou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parc del Poblenou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Passeig de Calvell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Vertically massed residential buildings open porosity to the waterfront.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

El Poblenou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pla\u00e7a dels Voluntaris Ol\u00edmpics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La Vila Ol\u00edmpica del Poblenou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A green park fills the interior of a standard large Barcelona block.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Avenida d’Icaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Avenida d’Icaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Esculturas Avenida d’Icaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Esculturas Avenida d’Icaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Staggered cornices and wall remnants of demolished structures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A triangular building at a chamfered corner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Fixed and movable shutters screen contemporary facades. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Young trees at the waterfront end of Rambla del Poblenou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A circular plaza fills the octagonal block intersection along the Rambla del Poblenou.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tall trees bring verticality to the Rambla del Poblenou.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tree-lined plaza along the Rambla del Poblenou.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Plaza forming a narrow vehicular roundabout across the Rambla del Poblenou.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The more typical octagonal intersection is a sea of vehicular space with parking and streets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An underutilized intersection in the octagonal block structure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Breezeway to an internal private park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Stark plaza at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cross-block building massed with suspended staggered floors climbing over the roadway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Two story building over an open diaphragm level with pratt trusses spanning over a roadway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Building split by breezeway spanning over a roadway with two large capitaled columns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Conventional building mass treating the underlying roadway as a breezeway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Av. del Bogatell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Av. del Bogatell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View down Carrer de la Marina to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Buildings and interstitial spaces in Central Barcelona, Spain. Most of the city is characterized by large square blocks with chamfered corners, creating octagonal voids at street intersections and an expanse of private interior courtyards. Occasional wide avenues bisect the grid with a hierarchy of transportation networks.<\/p>\n

Views from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada Night view from Pla\u00e7a de l’Armada Blooming jacaranda trees line an octagonal intersection. Continuous railings around a chamfered corner conceal stair stepped walls to create triangular residential balconies. Large trees screen a building with a symmetrical gesture around a block chamfer. Contemporary mixed architecture on narrowly subdivided lots. Mixed-height buildings fill a chamfered corner triangle. Circular balconies accentuate the chamfered corner of a block. Jacaranda trees and strip balconies. Rounded corners soften the block corner around a chamfer. Projecting balconies are prevalent throughout Barcelona. Jacaranda tree in the Pla\u00e7a de la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia. Trees in the Pla\u00e7a de la Sagrada Fam\u00edlia. Av. Diagonal Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes…<\/p>\n

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