
— TIMELESS LANDSCAPES —
When I think of landscapes I love, I think of the natural and the man made, the special landscapes I grew up in, and the landscapes that set the backdrop for the most meaningful scenes of my life. I am profoundly grateful to live in a world of beautiful landscapes.
— Dan Gordon —
— Profile —
DAN GORDON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS is an award-winning landscape architecture firm known for beautiful outdoor spaces that humanize and inspire. Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, DGLA was founded by Dan Gordon in 1996. His admiration and knowledge of American Renaissance landscape design served as a blueprint for the firm’s evolution. Today, regarded equally for traditional and contemporary designs, the firm has developed a reputation in the greater New England region for thoroughly understanding the natural context of the land, the cultural and built architectural connections, and the specific needs and stylistic preferences of each client. DGLA fully explores these factors and studies the potential of every property to prepare unique, custom designs with a clear connection to place.
The close-knit team at DGLA upholds this ideology with a hands-on approach whether studying precedent and proportion in the studio, while out in the field, or during construction and installation. Stewardship of the environment is a vital responsibility, as is the use of traditional materials. The collective care and attention during the entire process results in defining landscapes—which heighten appreciation for natural abundance and growth—valued by clients over the course of their lives. DGLA’s collaborations are underscored by a shared love of the natural world, evidenced further in partnership with other design professionals, to achieve sustainable and enduring landscapes.
— Recognition —
Awards
- Boston Magazine: 2022 Best of Boston Award, for Best Landscape Architect
- 2020 Bulfinch Award, Landscape Architecture award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art New England, for the Pond's Edge Estate view more
- 2019 BSLA Merit Award, for the Pond's Edge Estate view more
- 2019 Bulfinch Award, Landscape Architecture award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art New England, for the Charles River Estate view more
- 2017 Design Hall of Fame, Dan Gordon inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame
- 2017 PRISM Award, Best Historical Renovation Silver Winner for The Harvard Club Residences
- Boston Magazine: 2017 Best of Boston Award, for Best West Landscape Architect
- 2017 Best of Houzz, Voted a favorite portfolio of work by users of Houzz.com
- 2017 Top 50 Coastal Landscape Architects, Awarded by Ocean Home, a luxury coastal lifestyle magazine
- Boston Home: 2017 Best of Boston Home Award, for Best Landscape Architect – West
- 2016 BSLA Merit Award, for the Cliff Ridge Estate view more
- 2016 National Association of Landscape Professionals Award of Excellence, Grand Prize, for Cliff Ridge Estate view more
- 2016 PRISM Awards, Architecture award for two of our properties, including Cliff's Ridge Estate. view more
- 2016 Top 50 Coastal Landscape Architects, Awarded by Ocean Home magazine, showcasing the finest in coastal landscape architecture
- 2016 Best of Houzz, Voted a favorite portfolio of work by users of Houzz.com for the second year in a row
- 2015 Best of Houzz, Voted a favorite portfolio of work by users of Houzz.com
- 2014 PRISM Award, Best Design for Outdoor Living Gold Winner for Katama Plains. view more
- 2014 Bulfinch Award, Landscape Architecture award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art New England view more
- 2014 BSLA Merit Award, for the Earl Major Estate, Design Excellence from the Boston Society of Landscape Architects view more
- 2011 BSLA Merit Award, for Sanderson Lane, Design Excellence from the Boston Society of Landscape Architects view more
- 2007 PRISM Award, Design excellence from the Builders Association of Greater Boston
- 2002 Tucker Award, Design excellence through the incorporation of natural stone from the Building Stone Institute
Publications
- Traditional Building, Quiet & Grace, featuring Charles River Estate, June 2019 view pdf
- New England Home, Outside Interest: Sleeping Beauty, featuring Charles River Estate, May/June 2019 view pdf
- Modern Luxury Interiors: Boston, Life Alfresco: Natural Selection, Spring 2019 view pdf
- Boston Home, Poolside Pleasure, featuring Hundreds Woods, Spring 2019 view pdf
- Boston Design Guide, Comfort & Joy, Winter 2019 view pdf
- Boston Design Guide, One with Nature, featuring Cypress Court, 22nd Edition view pdf
- Boston Design Guide: Cape & Islands, Elemental Style, 2017 view pdf
- New England Home, Sketch Pad - Design Ideas in the Making, featuring Pond's Edge Estate, August 2017 view pdf
- Boston Design Guide, Mad for Modern, 2017 view pdf
- Wellesley Weston Magazine, Bringing the Indoors Outdoors, featuring Stonewood Garden & Sanderson Lane, Summer 2017 view pdf
- Design New England, Public View Private Setting, featuring Ponds Edge Estate, May/June 2017 view pdf
- Ocean Home, Outdoor Living, April/May 2017 view pdf
- Landscape Architect & Specifier News, Shining a Light on a New England Masterpiece, featuring Cliff Ridge Estate, April 2017 view pdf
- Boston Home Magazine, Best of Boston, Winter 2017 view pdf
- 2016 BSLA Fieldbook, featuring Cliff Ridge Estate view pdf
- New England Home, ‘A New Age of Enlightenment’, December 2016 view pdf
- Ocean Home, The Fab Five: The Garden Path, October/November 2016 view pdf
- New England Home Cape & Islands, ‘Gardens of Delight’, Summer 2016 view pdf
- Period Homes, Landscape Study, Cover Feature, May 2016 view pdf
- New England Home, Great Landscapes, May/June 2016 view pdf
- Ocean Outdoor Living, April/May 2016 view pdf
- The Luxury of Home, 2016 view pdf
- New England Home, Stylish Selection, September-October 2015 view pdf
- Custom Builder, Crafting a Coastal Beauty, 2015 view pdf
- Boston Design Guide, Reinvigorating a Tudor Revival, Fifteenth Anniversary Edition view pdf
— Affiliations —
We collaborate with leading architects and interior designers, and rely on the finest builders and craftspeople to help make our designs become a reality.
Architects
- Catalano Architects
- Couture Design Associates
- Hart Associates Architects
- Hutker Architects
- Jan Gleysteen Architects
- John Chapman Architect
- LDa Architecture & Interiors
- Marcus Gleysteen Architects
- Mellowes & Paladino Architects
- Merrimack Design
- Meyer & Meyer
- Oak Hill Architects
- Patrick Ahearn Architect
- Pauli & Uribe Architects
- RBA Architecture
- Royal Barry Wills Associates
- Schopfer Associates
- Vanecko Architecture & Design
Interior Designers
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- Baud Builders
- Coda Development
- FBN Construction
- Fallon Custom Homes
- J. W. Construction
- Jackson & LeRoy
- John G. Early Contractor & Builder
- Kistler & Knapp Builders
- KVC Builders
- M. F. Reynolds
- Metric
- Parker Construction
- Payne | Bouchier
- Pioneer Construction
- Pomeroy & Co.
- Rosbeck Builders
- Sanford Custom Builders
- Sea-Dar Construction
- Soderholm Custom Builders
- Sweeney Custom Homes & Renovations
- Wellen Construction
- Woodmeister Master Builders
- Youngblood Builders
Landscape Contractors
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— Employment —
DGLA is always looking for talented, passionate individuals who have an eye for details and a willingness to collaborate. DGLA offers a creative, friendly, dynamic work environment with opportunities to become an integral part of a growing team. At DGLA, you can expect to work on inspiring landscapes, while partnering with respected design professionals and skilled craftsman in the pursuit of a shared vision. Within the studio we utilize a variety of tools to convey design concepts to clients, including AutoCad, SketchUp, digital media, and hand drawing. Those that excel at these skills, possess the ability to communicate clearly, and have a desire to continue to learn are encouraged to submit a single file containing their resume, portfolio, and cover letter.
DAN GORDON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
WELLESLEY ~ EDGARTOWN
267 WASHINGTON STREET
SUITE 6
WELLESLEY MA 02481
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NEVIN SQUARE
17 WINTER STREET
EDGARTOWN MA 02539
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INFO@DANGORDON.COM
781 237 5751