Santa Monica Modern

Santa Monica Modern is a 4,700-square-foot home hidden in the middle of a bustling Southern California neighborhood. Giant eucalyptus trees surround the L-shaped dwelling, providing shade and privacy. 

Exterior walls are clad in a mix of Western red cedar and zinc panels. Custom automated wood-and-metal shutters mitigate heat gain and create dynamic light patterns on the interior surfaces of the home. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen and living room offer a seamless connection to the courtyard outside, which is designed for a range of activities, from entertaining and exercising to marathon games of ping pong. The courtyard is adorned with a custom fire pit, an infinity-edge fountain, built-in concrete seating, and a dining area that seats ten. 

The ground floor holds the public areas and guest quarters. The upper level encompasses the primary bedroom, an office, and another guest suite. A detached garage is topped by an in-home yoga studio, and the home also has a carport in the back of the property. 

Efficiently designed, the home functions for one as easily as it accommodates many—allowing for both privacy and gatherings. Clean lines and a subdued material palette form an ideal backdrop for the client's collection of guitars and contemporary artwork.