LaGuardia Design Group

Founded in 1990, the focus of the LaGuardia Design Group’s mission has always been to merge architecture and nature through creative grading, planting native species, and stitching structures into the rolling contours of eastern Long Island. In some cases, the distinctions between architecture and landscape dissolve altogether and they appear to be one and the […]

Dune Meadow is an example of careful design that improves and restores a long-neglected ecosystem. The design serves as a prototype for the natural progression and recovery of ecologically critical landscapes. On the North side was a one-acre tidal wetland, overgrown with invasive plants. To the South, were four acres of eroded dunes, degraded by […]

Jule Pond’s architectural siting was derived from an early collaboration between the landscape architect and architect. The dichotomy of natural form and built structure entwine at a site that is both environmentally sound and aesthetically innovative. In the floodplain setting of a vacant farm field, development had to be critically sensitive to the site’s high-water […]

The site of this proposed house, although scenic, required significant remediation. A four-acre expanse of former agricultural land, it suffered from a history of chemical and pesticide application and was a source of toxic, silt-laden runoff that impinged on the adjacent tidal pond. LaGuardia Design Group and the architect collaborated closely to address these problems […]

An intrinsic connection and respect for nature defines the East Lake Residence. The property was sited to fully capture and embrace the calming lakeside views, summer sunsets and cool breezes, while respecting and celebrating the tricky hillside drainage patterns present. The goal of this project was to link two adjoining lots on a hillside overlooking […]

Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, the Sagaponack Garden evokes the spirit and luxury of an exotic outdoor resort. The neutral tones of the hardscape set against lush green plantings establish a calming color palette. The garden is organized along one major axis that extends from the main house to the back of the property. Spurring […]

Project Statement The Fairfield project is an example of new infrastructure creating opportunity to improve and restore the natural systems of a site and its surrounding context. The project site was highlighted by a dilapidated home that was falling into the Atlantic Ocean; the result of a receding shoreline. The landscape was comprised of overgrown […]

Narrative The site of a former nursery, the Butter Lane Residence is undeniably linked to its historical context; both visually and physically. The residence is perched high above remnants of the former nursery; afforded breathtaking views of the now mature trees that were planted 20 years ago. Taking inspiration from this connection, a custom rim […]