Introduction The word hotel is derived from the French hotel, which refers to a French version of the townhouse. The term hotel was used for the first time by the fifth Duke of Devonshire to name a lodging property in London in AD 1760. The precursor to the modern hotel was the inn of medieval […]
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Introduction The buildings and architecture of Chicago have influenced and reflected the history of American architecture. The man-made environment of Chicago reflects the city’s history and multicultural heritage, featuring prominent buildings in a variety of styles by many important architects. Chicago buildings are noted for their originality rather than their antiquity. Many architects have constructed
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Introduction A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. While the term bus depot can also refer to a bus station, it refers to a bus garage. A bus station is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the
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Definition and History Victorian-style architecture in Great Britain and former British colonies was a type of house generally built during the reign of Queen Victoria. At the time of the Industrial Revolution, successive housing resulted in the building of tons of Victorian house designs that are now a defining feature of most British towns and
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Train stations are uniquely depicted as romantic places from either books, movies, or tv shows. Perhaps it’s all those tearful goodbyes and joyful reunions, each one subtly different and personal. But behind these emotional scenes lie staggering techniques of design and engineering, which make railway stations among the world’s most intriguing and exceptional buildings. History
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When it comes to designing houses, it is always advised to build east facing houses. The orientation of a plot is a big factor in its practicality and appeal for year-round use. Rather than just dealing with the layout and direction of a house it also deals with shades of colors, patterns, and design elements.
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Introduction A Bridge is defined as a structure built to span a physical obstacle such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed to provide passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many unique designs
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Introduction Bollywood is one of the largest production industries in the world. Film location tourism is a serious business in these countries and competition is stiff. Given the way Indian popular cinema is driven by its aspirational qualities, foreign locations add value, many Bollywood movies have been shot abroad with scenic landscapes, monumental sites, and
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Introduction Operating airports is extremely complicated, with a complex system of aircraft support services, passenger services, and aircraft control services contained within the operation. Thus, airports can be major employers, as well as important hubs for tourism and other kinds of transit. Because they are sites of operation for heavy machinery, several regulations and safety
What is a Café? A café is a type of restaurant that typically serves coffee, tea, and light refreshments, such as baked goods or snacks. The term “café” comes from the French word meaning coffee that is further derived from the Turkish kahve, meaning coffee. It is also sometimes known as a coffeehouse or a
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