“Good design is not arbitrary; it’s the derivative of an informed creative process in which client programming is studied and defined within the context of the natural systems of a site that gives rise to a form whose aesthetic has the qualities of purpose and beauty.”
David W. Young, ASLA, Principal

HISTORY

For over twenty-five years, DWY Landscape Architects has created knowledge-based designs that harmonize with nature, architecture, and their clients’ vision. Founded in Sarasota, FL in 1999 and led by a third-generation Floridian, the firm holds deep ties to and respect for the region and its natural environment, employing sustainable practices and use of indigenous plant life and materials in our work.

What began as a small residential practice has evolved into an award-winning, internationally recognized full-service design and planning firm with a wide range of commissions. Across different types of projects, we strive to integrate green design principles into residential communities, hospitality and resort, cultural and educational institutions, commercial and mixed-use development, streetscapes and transportation, and municipal parks.