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YouTube built detailed replicas of the Oval Office in its offices - take a look inside

YouTube built detailed replicas of the Oval Office in its offices - take a look inside

Measuring 20 by 30 feet, YouTube's Oval Offices are decorated to look exactly like the original — except that the ceilings are covered in lighting equipment.

YouTube built detailed replicas of the Oval Office in its offices - take a look inside

Hillary Gurtler, the set designer, took inspiration from a variety of Oval Offices throughout history, dating back as far as the Reagan era. She also combined snippets of Bush's, Clinton's, and Obama’s decor.

Hillary Gurtler, the set designer, took inspiration from a variety of Oval Offices throughout history, dating back as far as the Reagan era. She also combined snippets of Bush

Gurtler purchased all of the the set pieces — from the flags to the bust statue of Abraham Lincoln — at local prop houses. The desks were the only items that YouTube rented.

Gurtler purchased all of the the set pieces — from the flags to the bust statue of Abraham Lincoln — at local prop houses. The desks were the only items that YouTube rented.

On the other side of the New York set, opposite the executive desk, is a wall of production equipment that allows creators to control their videos' sound and lighting.

On the other side of the New York set, opposite the executive desk, is a wall of production equipment that allows creators to control their videos

Some YouTubers have used the Oval Office sets already, including the Latino media brand mitú, the comedy series Key of Awesome, and the a capella group Backtrack Vocals.

The New York Oval Office replica is located at the YouTube Space in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

The New York Oval Office replica is located at the YouTube Space in Manhattan

The choice to create politically themed sets was a no-brainer, given the upcoming election, Collins explains.

The choice to create politically themed sets was a no-brainer, given the upcoming election, Collins explains.

This year, there is no larger conversation in the US than the presidential election," he says. "These sets help ignite creativity and simplify the process for creators to encourage their fans to vote.

This year, there is no larger conversation in the US than the presidential election," he says. "These sets help ignite creativity and simplify the process for creators to encourage their fans to vote.

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