Focal points and the experience of space
Focal points are easy to take for decoration, pretty things to rest the eye on. They do organising work as well, drawing attention and, when shared, gathering people quietly around a common point.
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This essay is part of A Biophilic Year Archive, available with the book A Biophilic Year: 365 thoughts on the essence and practice of biophilic design.
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