https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1674-taschen-design-team en-us Benedikt Taschen loves design. Though the German publisher is sometimes better known for 'sexy' books'as some of his titles are cheekily referred to'he is the force behind scores of monographs on the world's most famous architects and fashion designers, and gorgeous limited editions on everyone from artist Ai Weiwei to James Bond. Benedikt Taschen loves design. Though the German publisher is sometimes better known for 'sexy' books'as some of his titles are cheekily referred to'he is the force behind scores of monographs on the world's most famous architects and fashion designers, and gorgeous limited editions on everyone from artist Ai Weiwei to James Bond. 

]]> taschen-milan-taschen-design-team.asp Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8305-taschen Taschen Taschen Milan is as much a gallery as a bookshop, outfitted with custom furnishings and architectural details, as well as vintage pieces from publisher Benedikt Taschen's collection.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Taschen Milan is located in a historic building.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen A large Gio Ponti ceiling fixture hovers above an Angelo Mangiarotti table, custom case goods by Marc Newson, and a bold terrazzo floor by Jonas Wood on the ground floor.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen A comfortably appointed reading nook engages patrons at the back of the shop.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Ponti-inspired stair, designed by Salvatore Licitra, to a second floor gallery.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Glass-topped storage/display units in the second-floor gallery showcase Taschen's collector's editions.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Wood's terrazzo floor turns dark, providing a rich tropical base from the collectors' lounge.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Gallery, furnished with seating by Ponti.   Photo © Mark Seelan Taschen Image courtesy Taschen