Elevators, bright lights, air-conditioning; todays shopping malls are wonderful places. They have something for everyone. Café culture is alive and well. Comfortable lounges and water features contribute to the relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Malls are a place where you can find almost anything, but how did they all start? The modern enclosed shopping mall concept is said to have been created by Victor Gruen. He designed the first indoor, climate-controlled...