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...It’s not bad exactly, but how good can a logo be if it would look equally at home on a juice box and an eco surface spray?...
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...You will find trouble if you hit your approach too long or too far left, which might take the shine off this beautiful hole....
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...antisocial or staid or brusque in their personal interactions — quite the opposite — but they are no different to anyone in wanting religion to provide a sense of something beyond the day to day; something beautiful...
...“We are looking to present this optimistic view that these are healthy, beautiful buildings that are built quickly from replenishable materials,” he says....
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