DWYLA

Founded in 1999 by Landscape Architect David Young, ASLA, RLA, DWY is a full-service design and planning firm with offices in Sarasota and Naples, Florida. The DWY Philosophy – that landscape architecture is an integration of horticulture, art, and architecture – is realized through the design development and implementation of each project. Although each project […]

The Coastal Modern Residence evolved from a desire for a densely planted retreat as a counterpoint to the homeowners’ northern urban residence. The drive to the site is through the busy streets of one of Florida’s small barrier islands, down a narrow private road, and into an open court enveloped in landscape. Collaborating with the […]

On a private beachfront site of crystalline white sand, DWY was charged with creating a sanctuary – a place where the homeowner could live in harmony with the natural surroundings and their inherent spiritual qualities. The client loved the contemporary design of the existing home and the property’s 200’ of shoreline. However, years of deferred […]