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A model workplace (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

atelier

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This clue might be a double definition.

'a model' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'workplace' is the second definition.
(atelier is a kind of workplace)

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(Other definitions for atelier that I've seen before include "Artist's workroom" , "room for artist" , "I relate to workshop used by artist" , "Tie earl up in the artist's place" , "Artist's workshop, studio" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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