Faura is a trade-only interior design showroom & residency in Westminster, London, offering Italian furniture, lighting, stone and finishes for interior designers, architects and contractors.

Where is the Faura showroom located?

Faura is located at 75 Page Street, Westminster, London SW1P 4EJ, United Kingdom.

Who can visit the Faura showroom?

The showroom is trade-only: independent interior designers, architects, design studios and contractors. Visits are by appointment.

How do I book an appointment at Faura?

Book a private visit via the appointment page at https://faura.global/appointment or email showroom@faura.global.

Where can I buy TASCHEN books for an interior project in London?

Trade professionals can specify and order TASCHEN books for their projects through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.

Where is TASCHEN based?

In Cologne, Germany. TASCHEN GmbH was founded there on 9 February 1980 by Benedikt Taschen, and its headquarters are at Hohenzollernring 53.

TASCHEN is an independent, family-run publisher. Its managing directors are Benedikt Taschen and Marlene Taschen.

How big are TASCHEN XL, XXL and SUMO books?

XL books are at least 34 cm tall or wide, XXL books at least 39 cm, and SUMO books 70 cm tall or 50 × 50 cm square.

Can I get CAD or BIM files for TASCHEN books?

CAD and BIM files do not apply to books. Faura confirms the dimensions of each title so shelving, tables and display pieces can be planned around them.

What are TASCHEN Limited Editions?

Limited Editions are signed by the artist or author, or authenticated by the estate, and printed in strictly limited runs. Art Editions have an even smaller print run and come with a companion artwork signed by the artist.

What is the TASCHEN Basic Art Series?

A series of compact artist monographs started in 1985 with a book on Salvador Dalí. It now has more than 120 titles, published in up to 30 languages.

How should TASCHEN books be displayed?

TASCHEN advises avoiding direct sunlight and humidity and not displaying books open for long periods. It also recommends keeping the original presentation packaging.

How much do TASCHEN books cost for a project?

It depends on the titles, editions and quantities. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

How long does it take to receive TASCHEN books?

Faura confirms the timing for each order. Some Limited Editions sell out, so availability is checked before a title is specified.

Germany · Illustrated books on art, architecture and design · Independent publisher since 1980

Taschen in London

Specify and order TASCHEN books for interior projects through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.

TASCHEN is an independent, family-run publisher of illustrated books on art, architecture, design, fashion, film, lifestyle, photography, pop culture and travel, founded in Cologne, Germany, in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen. Interior designers, architects and developers can specify TASCHEN books through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, to style libraries, shelving and coffee tables as part of a finished scheme. Visits are by appointment.

A stack of TASCHEN 45th Edition Series books, including titles on Gaudí, cabins, tree houses, libraries and Provence — Titles from the 45th Edition Series. Image: TASCHEN.

Taschen at a glance

Company: TASCHEN GmbH, an independent, family-run publishing house
Based in: Hohenzollernring 53, Cologne, Germany
Founded: 9 February 1980 in Cologne by Benedikt Taschen; managing directors Benedikt Taschen and Marlene Taschen
Subjects: Art, architecture, design, fashion, film, lifestyle, photography, pop culture and travel
Formats: XL books at least 34 cm, XXL at least 39 cm, and SUMO at 70 cm or 50 × 50 cm
Editions: Basic Art Series (from 1985), SUMO and Limited Editions (from 1999), Art Editions, and the 45th Edition Series (from 2025)
Through Faura: Book selection and ordering for interior projects through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Taschen through Faura

The TASCHEN ranges below can be specified and ordered through Faura to style the libraries, shelving and tables of a project.

Range	Taschen	Through Faura
Architecture and design	Monographs and surveys on architecture, interiors and design	Selected to suit the scheme and ordered through Faura
Basic Art Series	Compact artist monographs, more than 120 titles in up to 30 languages	Specified for shelving and libraries through Faura
45th Edition Series	More compact editions of celebrated TASCHEN titles	Specified and ordered through Faura
XL and XXL	Large-format illustrated books on art, photography, travel and more	Specified for coffee tables and display through Faura
Limited and Art Editions	Signed, numbered editions, some with an original or limited-edition print	Sourced through Faura, subject to availability

TASCHEN book Tracing the Roots of Architecture: Traditional Buildings around the World by Jean Pistre, with an orange and yellow cover — Jean Pistre, Tracing the Roots of Architecture: Traditional Buildings around the World. Image: TASCHEN.

TASCHEN Limited Edition Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, Ferrari Sports Car Racing, displayed on a red book stand — Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, Ferrari Sports Car Racing, a TASCHEN Limited Edition on its stand. Image: TASCHEN.

What TASCHEN publishes

TASCHEN began as a single comic-book shop in Cologne and publishes large-format, illustrated books, sold through its own website, its own stores and an international distribution network.

Basic Art Series: launched in 1985 with a monograph on Salvador Dalí; compact, accessible artist monographs, now more than 120 titles.
SUMO and Limited Editions: introduced in 1999 with Helmut Newton's SUMO; monumental formats with strictly limited print runs.
Art Editions: signed, numbered editions made with the featured artist or photographer, often with an original or limited-edition print.
45th Edition Series: launched for the company's 45th anniversary, with celebrated titles in a more compact format.

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Sizes and production

XL: at least 34 cm tall or wide.
XXL: at least 39 cm tall or wide.
SUMO: 70 cm tall, or 50 × 50 cm square.

TASCHEN books are printed on archival-quality paper. Production techniques include rounded spines that let heavy books open flat, tipped-in pages, gilded edges, letterpress, and custom-fit clamshell cases that protect and display the books.

Glossary

Books in a finished interior

Through Faura, designers can choose TASCHEN titles by subject and format to suit a scheme, from compact monographs for library shelving to XL and SUMO volumes for coffee tables and display. TASCHEN advises keeping books out of direct sunlight and humidity, and not displaying them open for long periods.

Specifying TASCHEN through Faura

01
Plan the stylingBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and plan the books alongside the furniture, joinery and finishes of your scheme.
02
Select titlesFaura shortlists TASCHEN titles by subject, language and format for client approval.
03
Confirm sizesFaura confirms dimensions for each title so the books fit the shelving, tables and display pieces.
04
Order and deliveryFaura places the order, confirms timing per order and coordinates delivery to the project.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy TASCHEN books for an interior project in London?: Trade professionals can specify and order TASCHEN books for their projects through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.
Where is TASCHEN based?: In Cologne, Germany. TASCHEN GmbH was founded there on 9 February 1980 by Benedikt Taschen, and its headquarters are at Hohenzollernring 53.
Who runs TASCHEN?: TASCHEN is an independent, family-run publisher. Its managing directors are Benedikt Taschen and Marlene Taschen.
How big are TASCHEN XL, XXL and SUMO books?: XL books are at least 34 cm tall or wide, XXL books at least 39 cm, and SUMO books 70 cm tall or 50 × 50 cm square.
Can I get CAD or BIM files for TASCHEN books?: CAD and BIM files do not apply to books. Faura confirms the dimensions of each title so shelving, tables and display pieces can be planned around them.
What are TASCHEN Limited Editions?: Limited Editions are signed by the artist or author, or authenticated by the estate, and printed in strictly limited runs. Art Editions have an even smaller print run and come with a companion artwork signed by the artist.
What is the TASCHEN Basic Art Series?: A series of compact artist monographs started in 1985 with a book on Salvador Dalí. It now has more than 120 titles, published in up to 30 languages.
How should TASCHEN books be displayed?: TASCHEN advises avoiding direct sunlight and humidity and not displaying books open for long periods. It also recommends keeping the original presentation packaging.
How much do TASCHEN books cost for a project?: It depends on the titles, editions and quantities. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
How long does it take to receive TASCHEN books?: Faura confirms the timing for each order. Some Limited Editions sell out, so availability is checked before a title is specified.

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Sources: TASCHEN — About us · Imprint · Glossary · 45th Edition Series.

Last updated 27 October 2026.

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