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November 07, 2023

Keeping within 1st Radius

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November 02, 2023

Narrowing my modelling projects

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October 30, 2023

The Jetty Hotel refit

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October 13, 2023

2023 BRMA Convention Brisbane

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October 10, 2023

Weathered by Philden Showcase 22

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