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We live in a city where a blank slate is impossible, yet new stories are consistently written. When you travel along Broadway, you witness these stories and can become a part of them. But while you can technically walk into almost any space along the street —restaurants, shops, theaters — they work hard to draw some in and keep others out. What’s an open door to her might be a window for you and a wall for me. Sometimes all it takes is a glance to know whether a space is made for you. Simply passing by a grand gate or peeking into a window might reveal all you need to know. This container for context represents such a glimpse at the city’s urban fabric. It moves and changes, and it leaves you to interpret the intention and invitation of its spaces. Details and memories shape your conclusions, imaginations, and speculations.