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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Designing Health: How Landscape Architecture Shapes Individual and Public Health

Imagine walking through your neighborhood and finding a vibrant park where an empty lot once stood. Children play on equipment made from sustainable materials while seniors chat on shaded benches nearby. This transformation isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s a deliberate intervention to improve community health. This is the power of landscape architecture: designing spaces that actively promote wellbeing by addressing the environmental factors that influence our health. (more…)

May 16, 2025

Designing Health: How Landscape Architecture Shapes Individual and Public Health

Imagine walking through your neighborhood and finding a vibrant park where an empty lot once stood. Children play on equipment made from sustainable materials while seniors chat on shaded benches nearby. This transformation isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s a deliberate intervention to improve community health. This is the power of landscape architecture: designing spaces that actively promote wellbeing by addressing the environmental factors that influence our health. (more…)

May 16, 2025

DG2 Welcomes Stanford Griffith

We’re thrilled to welcome Stanford Griffith as our new Marketing and Engagement Lead at DG2!

Stanford brings a wealth of experience spanning nonprofits, economic development, the arts, healthcare, and more. His passion for evidence-based communication, conservation, and improving lives aligns perfectly with DG2’s mission.

In his role, Stanford will lead marketing and engagement strategies, using his storytelling expertise to drive meaningful conversations and connections. His approach is thoughtful and inclusive, with a strong commitment to access, diversity, equity, and belonging.

With degrees in storytelling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and advanced training from the Missouri School of Journalism, Stanford is a seasoned communicator who believes in the power of authentic connection.

Mar 31, 2025