The State of the Gate
Not since the 17th century have the homes of the rich been so amply fortified.
Fueled by homeowners’ increasing demands for privacy and security, a new generation of elaborate security gates are being installed around the country. A far cry from the lavishly decorated, overtly showy spectacles of the past, these barriers are designed to be unobtrusive and easily overlooked. Packed within and around them, however, is a plethora of state-of-the-art technology – facial-recognition devices, Internet-connected digital cameras, remote iPad control and other features – that can drive up the cost of an entry up $1 million or more.
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