Contemporary gardens of the Hamptons : LaGuardia Design Group 1990 2020 First monograph to present the work of Laguardia Design Group a highly regarded landscape architecture firm specializing in contemporary residential design in the Hamptons. With offices in Water Mill LaGuardia Design Group is immersed in the fragile landscape of the Hamptons both its woods and meadows and the dramatic shoreline along the Atlantic. Notable projects include the rebuilding of the dunescape surrounding a landmark Norman Jaffe house damaged by storms collaborations with well known contemporary architects and the setting for a distinguished collection of contemporary sculpture in Bridgehampton. Founded in 1994 by Christopher LaGuardia this firm is committed to expressing the character of each site and recognized for its environmental stewardship historic references and meticulously designed outdoor spaces. Rather than attempting to mimic nature LDGs goal with every design is to interpret natural processes as an artistic expression in their work. In 2013 LDG received the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) award of excellence in residential design the highest residential award in the profession. A sense of continuity Alastair Gordon Oceanfront Farmview Cedar Crest Seaside East Lake Marine Meadow Flying Point Bridge House Modern Meadow Dunescape Longview Hayground Woodlands Sculpture Garden Country Garden Village Garden Mecox Point Contemporary Compound Beach House Jule Pond Modern Retreat.