The invention of the revolving door in 1888 by Theophilus Van Kannel was to allow women to enter buildings without assistance. It became popular and is now used as a security feature in airports and detention centers. In more polite societies of the past, a gentleman always opened doors for women. Some say the practice […]
Revolving restaurants are located at the top of tall structures and rotate slowly, giving diners a panoramic view. The first was built in Hawaii in 1961, and while Western enthusiasm waned, they gained popularity in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Unique seating, windows, and lighting solutions were designed to allow unobstructed views. The turntable […]
