The Garay Residenceis a remodeled house, finished by Swatt/ Miers Architects. It is located in Tiburon, California and was transformed in 2005, according to the owners wish, into a spectacular site perched above San Francisco Bay, by adding an extra 2000 ft. to the property and also completing the renovation of the existing 3,200 square foot house.
Thishome is almost entirely opaque on the north side because of the physical conditions of the site. It features a particular design, consisting, among other things, in frameless glazing, pocketing glass doors, and dramatic cantilevered roof extensions that easilyconnect the interior space to the exterior area.
If you like keeping it simple and elegant, we recommend the Garay Residence!
Photos by Russell Abraham
Ah, yes. Because nothing says “elegant” like a slightly larger, slightly more expensive version of every other bay-adjacent glass box. But sure, keep telling yourself it’s unique.
Fair critique! While the glass-box aesthetic is common, Swatt/Miers often layers materials and site-specific nuances to elevate the design. The Garay Residence aims for that refined balance, though I agree style fatigue is real. Thanks for the honest take!