DG2 DESIGN’S mission is to nourish, restore, and connect people and our planet.

DG2 Design is a landscape architecture company deeply committed to sustainable practices and our core mission: Nourishing, restoring, and connecting a more interconnected world. DG2 projects showcase our unwavering commitment to the environment and revitalization. Our expertise lies in blending architecture and the landscape into vibrant, thriving ecosystems that embody nature’s vitality and regeneration. This reflects our relentless pursuit of eco-conscious solutions that welcome and involve individuals of all ages and abilities.

DG2 Design was established in 2011 by Kristy DeGuire and is a certified WBE / DBE.

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DG2 Design is An Award-Winning
Landscape Architecture Firm

Best Landscape Architecture — AZ Award, Finalist

Partnership Award from the National
Recreation and Park Association’s
(NRPA) Great Lakes Region

Metal Architecture Design Awards —
Honorable Mention

Leadership in Planning and Design
Innovation Award from the East-West
Gateway Council of Governments

Canadian Architect — Award of Merit

CITYPARK – IDEAS² Award for Excellence in Architecture

CITYPARK – AIA St. Louis Honor Award

American Society of Landscape Architects,
St. Louis, MO — Merit Award

American Society of Landscape Architects
— Honor Awards

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Turn Flooding Into an Asset: Water-Smart Landscape Design That Works

Water is essential to life and connects everything in our environment. In nature, healthy landscapes act like sponges — they soak up water, filter it, store it, and slowly release it. This process helps prevent flooding, recharge groundwater, keep water clean, and support plants, wildlife, and people. When land is developed, these natural systems are often disrupted. Thoughtful site design can bring them back by encouraging water to soak into the ground, evaporate, and flow in a balanced way. Well-designed landscapes and buildings can work with the water cycle, not against it — protecting natural water sources while creating resilient, attractive places. (more…)

Sep 3, 2025

Turn Flooding Into an Asset: Water-Smart Landscape Design That Works

Water is essential to life and connects everything in our environment. In nature, healthy landscapes act like sponges — they soak up water, filter it, store it, and slowly release it. This process helps prevent flooding, recharge groundwater, keep water clean, and support plants, wildlife, and people. When land is developed, these natural systems are often disrupted. Thoughtful site design can bring them back by encouraging water to soak into the ground, evaporate, and flow in a balanced way. Well-designed landscapes and buildings can work with the water cycle, not against it — protecting natural water sources while creating resilient, attractive places. (more…)

Sep 3, 2025

An Intern’s Reflection: My Seven Months at DG2 Design

July 31 marks the end of my time with DG2 Design. Working with the team was a wonderful experience, so I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on my time.

I found DG2’s internship opportunity while looking for an internship to complete Kansas State’s internship requirements for my master’s degree. I had some friends who live around Eureka who told me about DG2 Design after they had previously interned with them. (more…)

Jul 31, 2025