TESTIMONIALS

“We collaborated with Liana and her team during two projects in 2017-2019: The KPH in Notting Hill W10 and The Crown in Chiswick SW4. Both projects involved the comprehensive restoration and conversion of Victorian public houses for a shared client. Throughout our collaboration on these two projects, Liana was a delight to work with. Professional, talented and experienced, Liana and her team complemented us very well, in our role as Architects, Project Managers and Contract Administrators. Liana’s work ethic, commitment and ID design skill were outstanding throughout the projects from inception to completion. We would not hesitate to collaborate again, when future opportunities arise.” - Marco Ortiz - Architect - Emergent Design Studios, London - 2020

“Liana Braune has taken every one of our pubs and understood the heritage and architecture and then curated an ambience and feel that immediately draws our customers into comfort. Her eye for detail both of the traditional and quirky gives the group an overall common theme but at the same time a unique individuality.” - Henry Harris - Chef Director - Harcourt Inns, London - 2020

“Through the course of the design and build, Liana worked with our architects, structural engineers, QS and builders, inspiring confidence whilst holding all to account. With perfect professionalism and deep creativity, she pulled together and oversaw an extraordinary group of artisans, craftspeople and artists – from sign-writers to decorative glass-makers and personally sourced and curated everything from antique spoons to vintage cocktail chairs, not to mention an eclectic catalogue of artwork ranging from 18th century to present day. This she did with a rare combination of imaginative flair and consummate practicality. Her eye never wavered from budgets, timelines and legalities, and each aspect of the project was delivered with an innate knowledge of logistics. This blend of artistic talent with tough commonsense is so rare, in fact, I have yet to encounter it in another. Liana is a one-off, and would prove an invaluable asset to any project.” - Afsaneh Knight - Director - The Bower House, Shipston on Stour - 2017

“I worked with Liana Braune on the occasion of the Hayward Gallery’s exhibition - The Alternative Guide to the Universe and the simultaneous Hayward Gallery Project Space exhibition curated by The Museum of Everything - a presentation of New Chand sculptures drawn from his Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India. (June - August 2013) As a member of the guest curatorial team for the project space installation, Liana was in charge of the curation (selection and display) and handling of the artworks. In addition to her expertise and in-depth knowledge of the work of New Chand, Liana was a crucial member of the guest curator’s team, working closely with the curatorial and technical team at the Hayward gallery. During a complex and pressurised installation involving multiple stakeholders, Liana demonstrated an ability to listen, communicate and work effectively, calmly and flexibly. She was responsible for ensuring quality control and the timely production of the design and build.” - Eimear Martin - Assistant Curator - Hayward Gallery, London - 2013

“I had the pleasure of working with Liana Braune, who lead the installation of The Museum of Everything - Exhibition 1.1 at the Pinacoteca Agnelli in Torino, Italy (March - August 2010) Liana was exceptional in all ways: organised, absolutely tireless, always finding the best solution for any problem that might have arisen. The installation of the exhibition, counting over 800 items, was directed with authority and grace. She was perfect in coordinating the staff of the Pinacoteca with the staff from The Museum of Everything, creating a very pleasant atmosphere of collaboration and unity of intent between the two crews. It was an infinite pleasure to work at the installation, and the skills and spirit of Liana were the catalyst that made the exhibition a success and a great experience.” - Paolo Colombo - Art Advisor - Istanbul Museum of Modern Art - 2010