the meaningful modern home

first 30 copies are signed by the author.

in her first monograph, chicago-based architect celeste robbins of robbins architecture proves that contemporary design can be inviting, comfortable, and graciously responsive to how we and our families live. illustrating robbins’ holistic vision, which integrates architecture, interior design, and landscape, the meaningful modern home features nine significant projects realized in different styles and natural materials. set amid spectacular landscapes across the united states—in michigan, colorado, wyoming, illinois, idaho, and new york—the residences all offer living proof of how modernism can be warm and rooted in a vivid sense of place.

celeste robbins founded robbins architecture in 1995. the firm's projects have been featured in numerous publications such as architectural digest, luxe interiors + design, the local projeect and have garnered several aia awards—including the aia interior architecture honor, the people's choice award, and the luxe red award. a graduate of cornell university, robbins has become known for creating homes of modern livability, warmth, and timeless beauty.

published by monacelli, an imprint of phaidon press, a global publisher of books on art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, and popular culture, as well as cookbooks, children's books, and travel books, based in london and new york city.