"Transport yourself in an immersive, tech-free space filled with plants and designed to offer a moment of respite," the building's website declares. It emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from devices to engage with nature and personal interactions.
Velsey referred to this room as "in some ways a miniature of the already popular detox retreat," identifying a growing trend where urban spaces integrate green environments to promote mental wellness.
The idea of taking a break from the modern world goes back far longer. Patrick Leigh Fermor's book A Time to Keep Silence describes silent retreats in monasteries, reflecting a longstanding need for solitude and reflection away from technology.
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