In addition the term Organic Geometric also applies – with the building’s very angular, soaring roof peaks.

It’s the 1961 Marvin Bailin Residence designed by Maggy-Thomas Associates, and constructed by Seabreeze Construction. It was featured in San Diego Magazine.

As Illustrated in San Diego Magazine, 1961

The home was built by Marvin Bailin who owned Seabreeze Construction. Through that he built his own custom house.

The Organic Geometric very angular, soaring roof peaks and floor to ceiling glass also brings to mind a Tiki influence and the futurist Googie look. 

The landscaping, the lagoon-like pool, the lanai shaded patio area all speaks to a Pacific and Island influence. The strong influence of Hawaii being granted Statehood in 1959 and a nation wide fascination with Pacific Island culture and design, including Tiki craze.

Marvin Bailin and Seabreeze Construction was known for middle class and luxury apartment projects in San Diego and Southern California in the early 1960’s.

This opulent home was a showcase for Bailin’s success, with a then hefty cost of $90,000 to build.

The Bailin legacy ended abruptly and was forever tarnished when he got busted for criminal embezzlement.

The building by 2010 was in desperate need of repair and restoration.

A lot of apparent wood rot.

Plastic covering which never seems to do what it’s intended to do.

This was the pool house, and now converted living space.

Detail of the lanai.

The pool house falls clearly in the Pacific Ranch Style house category with its board and baton siding and exotic roof beam.

The landscaping overgrowth mostly concealing the home.