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The Meaningful Modern Home

Soulful Architecture and Interiors
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The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins explores the intersection of architecture, design, and personal storytelling. It showcases various modern homes, highlighting how each space captures its inhabitants' unique personalities and histories. Through insightful narratives and stunning visuals, the book illustrates how architecture can be both functional and deeply personal, creating homes that resonate with meaning and purpose.
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You might like this book if you're interested in exploring how architecture and interior design create meaningful and personal spaces. It offers insights into blending modern aesthetics with comfort and functionality, ideal for anyone passionate about creating a harmonious home environment.

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An inspiring collection of contemporary homes by architect Celeste Robbins, principal of Robbins Architecture, whose modern designs are imbued with warmth, comfort, and a deep sense of place

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A collection of nine contemporary homes by architect Celeste Robbins, who imbues her modern designs with warmth and emotion.

In her first monograph, Chicago-based architect Celeste Robbins proves that contemporary design can be inviting, comfortable, and graciously responsive to how we live. Illustrating Robbins's holistic vision, which integrates architecture, interior design, and landscape, The Meaningful Modern Home features nine significant projects realised in different styles and natural materials.

While they are located across the United States, the residences express a modern point of view rooted in a vivid sense of place and vernacular tradition that has universal resonance.

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The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins has been praised for showcasing how modern homes can be warm and inviting. Reviewers commend the book for its beautiful photography, which vividly captures the details of various homes across the country, making it a great source of inspiration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580936231

Publisher: Monacelli Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Monacelli Press

Illustration: 175 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Jacqueline Terrebonne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 1818g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Celeste Robbins is the principal of Robbins Architecture, a Chicago-based architectural firm specializing in residential work. The firm s projects have been featured in numerous publications such as Architectural Digest and Luxe Interiors + Design and have garnered several AIA awards, the Sub-zero Kitchen Design Contest, and Luxe Red Award. A graduate of Cornell University, her work has become known for its modern livability, warmth, and timeless beauty. Jacqueline Terrebonne serves as the editor in chief of Galerie magazine. She has also held editorial roles at Architectural Digest and Gourmet, and has written five books on design and architecture.

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