3:59. They said it could not be done. For years, they said the human body was simply not capable of breaking a 4 minute mile. It wasn’t just dangerous, it was impossible. 1954, along came Sir Roger Bannister who broke the barrier by utilizing a varied background and training regimen. It was considered atypical, simply because it was not the norm. Most people will never visualize the 4 minute barrier in their lives, but some people approach everything they do like they are trying to break elusive barriers. 359 (pronounced three five nine) Design is a collaboration of individuals focused on pushing the boundaries of what is possible by creating community, building partnerships, and crafting meaningful and efficient design solutions.