designchicagomag.com THE MART DESIGN CHICAGO 65 but I also like to point out the window patterns that we create.” She continues, “We use an irregular pattern with little accents of ribbed glass. An equally spaced 7-foot window would give the house a very different feel. Instead, we have this irregularity that mimics how trees grow when you look out the window. It softens that edge between inside and outside, and doesn’t feel like a man-made, rigid line between the two. Those elements make it feel more serene.” Robbins says that while she is creating modern architecture, she doesn’t want it to be rigid or cold. “I want the home to feel like it’s made by a human, to be an emotional response, not an intellectual one.” n The home’s main entryway is adjacent to the guest wing. The abundant natural light is tempered by panels of ribbed, frosted glass, and the geometry is echoed in the plush rug. The primary bath is a spa-worthy experience. Freestanding tub by Waterworks.