Books published by Braun Publishing AG

For more than 100 years, winter sports have been an integral part of the image of mountainous regions. Skiing in particular became the in activity for the rich and beautiful during the roaring twenties. This book documents the stylistic development while presenting in different chapters the most beautiful and exceptional posters of the era.

Successful exhibition design is more than the presentation of products, objects and ideas, going beyond the mere conveyance of information related to them. This book presents permanent and contemporary projects such as museums and art exhibitions, installations, as well as the presentation of products at fair booths and in show rooms.

From the 1930s, Olivetti, the manufacturer of business products, was widely regarded as the pioneer of corporate architecture. This book includes both individual projects ranging from high rises to trade fair booths, as well as companywide design schemes such as that of the Apple stores around the world.

The German capital is characterized by a lively, heterogeneous and innovative architectural scene with high technical and design standards. This book includes a chapter on residential architecture that discusses the interest of creative urban clients in the highrise apartment buildings of the 1960s and 1970s that were frowned upon for a long time.

During many eras of architectural history, builders and architects aimed to construct buildings with pure shapes and clear geometry, while foregoing decorative elements. This book examines the question of how compelling esthetic impressions and expressions can be achieved with reduced shapes.

Shopping Paradises of Today

Spiritual Spaces

Due to the significant growth of the global holistic health movement during the past years, the wellness factor plays an increasingly crucial role in the hospitality industry. This book illustrates the range of design possibilities with 101 projects.

As the location for reception and waiting, the hotel lobby is the most important and prestigious area of a hotel. This is where the first contact is made with the guests, anything that happens here has a strong influence on whether their stay will be enjoyed.

Creating layered living spaces in apartment buildings houses one of the most important and multifaceted tasks for contemporary architects worldwide.

Protection has always been the most genuine function of architecture. In the context of global warming one of the most needed type of protection is from and against the sun. This necessity has led to an impressive creative outburst of amazing technology.

This new edition of BUILDING BERLIN showcases the most interesting 70 new buildings in and out of the German capital by architects working in Berlin. Each project is presented on the basis of informative texts, the most important facts as well as insight.

Tropical gardens are man-made paradises on earth: The seductive perfume of exotic flowers, gently splashing water and unimaginable shades of colors provide the beholder with the setting for a dream.

Because many areas can easily only reached by air, Alaska is still characterized by air traffic. As a consequence this enormous state and aviation have formed a very special symbiosis that is unique both in the world of geography and flying.

The demands placed on office spaces and office buildings have intensified considerably in the 21st century through the digital revolution and the new realities of the internet age.

Although convention and conference centers are in high demand, the competition is tough, so fresh concepts are constantly being developed. They come in a range of forms, shapes, sizes and contexts. They can form part of a hotel, an airport, a skyscraper, a mountain-chalet or stand completely on their own. This title deals with this topic.

Buildings for the police, fire brigades and ambulance stations have lost their often purely functional and shed-like appearance and have begun to strive for recognition as an equitable architectural typology since Zaha Hadids trailblazing Vitra fire station in Weil am Rhein. This title shows the diversity of emergency architecture.

As life expectancy is extended, medical procedures continually advance and competition between health care providers intensifies, hospital design becomes increasingly important. Drawing on over 60 examples from across the world, this title illustrates the contemporary approach to hospital architecture.

Green areas of all kinds have gained significance for contemporary urban planning. This title presents a spectrum of green areas in cities like urban parks, public roof gardens greened facades, and city squares.