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s we become increasingly aware of the physical and psychological effects of constant connectivity, digital detoxes have gained popularity. This can take many forms, from dedicated retreats to more personalized approaches. The goal is always the same: to rediscover what life's essential elements feel like.
A new option for disconnecting has emerged in high-end real estate. Kim Velsey wrote about 505 State Street, a fully electric Brooklyn skyscraper featuring a unique amenity called the Grow Room. This cellphone-free space is designed to provide respite and offers activities such as conversation or reading. The building's website describes it as an immersive, tech-free environment filled with plants.
The concept of taking a break from modern life isn't new. Patrick Leigh Fermor's 1953 book A Time to Keep Silence recounts his experiences in silent monasteries across Europe. While digital detoxes are a recent phenomenon, the mindset behind them has endured for much longer.
