An interesting essay from Boxes and Arrows - The age of findability by Peter Morville:
High-arched ceilings soared above. Luxury retail stores lined the hall. Straight ahead, a black granite elliptical water fountain fired choreographed, illuminated streams of water, “representing the connections made via global travel.” Unfortunately, what I couldn’t find was a sign pointing to one of the 475 public restroom stalls inside this 2-million square-foot complex.
This reminded me of the first paragraph of Len Deighton's novel "Faith":
"Don't miss your plane, Bernard. This whole operation depends upon the timing." Bret Rensselaer peered around to spot a departures indicator; but this was Los Angeles airport and there were none in sight. They would spoil the architect's concept.
11:07:32 PM 
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