Книги издательства Braun

The hotel lobby as reception area and gathering place is one of the most important and prestigious areas of a hotel. Initial contact with guests is made in this public space and it plays a major role in determining whether they will feel at home d...

101 Hotel Rooms showcases a wide variety of takes on the recurring theme of the hotel room. As our lives accelerate to keep pace with today's frantic world, the possibility of truly arriving at a destination grows in importance. Interior designer...

As the speed of life continues to increase and constant mobility becomes the norm, the importance of spaces that provide a home away from home is greater than ever. This lifestyle shift is transforming the hotel room into an essential hub that co...

349 colored illustrations Balcony design from 22 European cities With an introducing foreword: balconies – urban views Exact locations of the buildings shows Balconies are an architectural accent of a special kind. Forced to loo...

307 illustrations Doors are prominent and essential elements of all buildings. They pave the way into and out of a building. Thus, doors are simultaneously an article of daily use and an explicit statement of the homeowner. They can serve as an invi...

The new series sends the reader on a journey across European metropolises. Thereby, the attention is focused not on prominent buildings at large but on ingenious and extraordinary details. Each book concerns with a different constructional element. T...

322 colored illustrations Stair design from 21 European cities With an introducing foreword: stairs – step by step Exact locations of the buildings shows First of all: Stairs are an essential structure for crossing height differ...

Europe has always been a continent of cultural diversity, a fact that is particularly reflected in its art and architecture. However, the appearance of European cities is not only shaped by traditional and local building forms, modern European archit...

Interior design is becoming an ever more comprehensive field of activity. Today interior designers are often involved in the design of new buildings as well as the planning for conversion or new use construction. This compendium is both a reference w...

Landscape architecture is comprised of a wide and multifaceted range of very diverse outdoor space designs – that can be stern or playful, shrill or romantic, straightforward or low-key. As their main ‘building materials’ are trees ...

Human beings have always been fascinated by the seaside. The beach is the ultimate retreat to escape the frenzied pace of our lives. The desire to look at the seemingly infinite ocean and to reconnect with the natural environment becomes reality in a...

Often associated with traditional styles involving floral motifs, pastel colours and soft fabrics, British interior design used to be rather modest. The contemporary scene however is filled with a wild array of styles juxtaposing the classical with t...

The design of coffee shops is increasingly on the move. Where cafés have traditionally been principally viewed as places to enjoy a coffee with a piece of cake, they have evolved to show a broad range of multifunctional purposes and amenities....

Today’s chalets have come a long way from their original function as herdsman’s hut in the Alps. They now serve as sites for relaxation and retreat from everyday life, they provide room for soul-searching and introspection. The particular...

In our constantly changing world some things never change. This includes especially indulgence in a cup of coffee, a pleasure we have been enjoying for several centuries and that continues to be reflected in today’s multitude of cafés, c...