Trained as graphic designers, they kitted out the space in bright colours and covered the walls with framed photographs of the neighbourhood.

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Andrew Duncan, a graphic designer who cosplays as "Captain Drew, " a space pirate, said pirate personas offer fans a way to regain some control of their surroundings.

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"It's a beautifully designed home, and I love how open the space is and how bright it is, " said 21-year-old graphic design student Laura Coren.

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