Empty Mess

Empty Mess

FOR THE LOVE OF PLANTS

And Biophilic Design

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
Jun 24, 2023
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A man walks into the lobby of an upscale department store and asks to see the manager. While he waits, the security team keeps a close eye on him. The simple gesture of brushing a lock of hair out of his eyes increases the scrutiny of the guard who is watching behind a bank of cameras.

He zooms in.  

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