Cormac McGarvey Sr. (1902–1991) was a modern architect whose work built upon the architectural identity of Glynn County, Georgia. Born in Brunswick, McGarvey studied in Paris and worked in New York before returning to Georgia. Frank Lloyd Wright greatly influenced his work.
McGarvey played a role in designing many of Jekyll Island’s mid-century modern homes. These residences, built between the 1950s and 1970s, starkly contrasted the ornate Gilded Age mansions that Jekyll Island was known for. His designs featured flat roofs, concrete breezeblocks, expansive glass windows, and an integration into the natural surroundings.
Built in 1957, his home is located near the FJ Torras Causeway on Lanier Boulevard, and it illustrates the features his designs were known for.
