MODERNISM, MADE WARM

Robbins Architecture and Interiors was founded 30 years ago by principal Celeste Robbins. The award-winning firm is based on the North Shore in Chicago and is known for crafting modern homes with a vivid sense of place and connection to nature. The firm’s projects have been featured in A-list publications and received recognition in several AIA award programs, the Luxe RED Awards, and in the Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Kitchen Design Contest. Robbins is a graduate of Cornell University and the author of The Meaningful Modern Home: Soulful Architecture and Interiors (Monacelli Press, 2023). The book showcases nine Robbins Architecture and Interiors projects across the United States, each of which exemplify how modern design principles can translate into warm and livable homes.

How would you describe your design style?
Modern with warmth.

How do you begin the design process?
Our homes reflect each individual client’s vision and aspirations. We begin by listening. Conversations with our clients reveal how they want their home to feel and function. Guided by this direction, we continuously refine the design until each wish list feels balanced and composed. We welcome the richness that comes with open dialogue and collaboration. We believe the layering of ideas paired with our careful study of scale and materials brings the warmth and timeless beauty that define our homes.

What sets you apart from your competition?
A home’s connection to nature is a core principle of our practice. Whether the site is a lakefront, mountain landscape, or wooded ravine, our architecture celebrates the beauty of each surrounding and brings its inherent serenity into the home. Our mission is to deepen the connection between a home, its environment, and the people who live in it.

Robbins Architecture and Interiors is located at 976 Green Bay Road in Winnetka. For more information, visit robbins-architecture.com.