Santa Monica residence is a modern retreat designed for a single family around the idea of entertaining family and friends, while still keeping the owner's privacy. This home perfectly characterizes the California Modern style, with large sliding glass doors that open the house up for comfortable indoor/outdoor living with, wood features counterbalanced by board form concrete, and an abundance of natural light. Inside, on the first floor, an open floor plan concept connects the kitchen to the dining and family rooms and provides privacy in the office quarters.