Taschen Opens New Store in Berlin

Posted by Frances Spiegel May 7, 2009

Taschen GmbH has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with the publication of several fine books including The Most Beautiful Bibles and Leonardo da Vinci The Complete Paintings and Drawings.

As part of a global expansion programme Taschen have opened new stores in Brussels, London, Los Angeles, New York and Paris. In addition, they have opened their latest store, in Berlin, this week.

The store, which will stock the full range of Taschen art books and limited editions, is located in the bustling historical heart of the city close to the Gendarmenmarkt and the Konzerthaus. Taschen believes Berlin is the ideal location because of its interesting architectural heritage and exciting cultural and creative history.

Like all Taschen stores, the Berlin venue has been designed by Philippe Starck and features his unique fittings and furnishings. The shop is lit by a vintage ceiling light designed by Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa in 1930 for Fontana Arte.