Moody Graham is a design office located in Washington, D.C. focused on landscape architecture, garden design, and ecological planning for private and public clients. At every scale, we bring bold vision and the expectation that our landscapes will perform. Clear ideas are coupled with effective presentation and an undivided attention to detail.

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SMALL – In urban gardens, our goal is to reclaim under-utilized area and be creative with the square footage available. We understand the challenges of limited space, difficult construction access, and the desire for a small garden to respond to multiple needs.

MEDIUM – We design within community gardens, streetscapes, suburban properties, and detached city homes to grow food, capture rainwater, and expand the planting palette.

LARGE – We work on estate gardens, public parks, and commercial master plans as expansive canvases to develop landscape themes and weave experiences.

EXTRA LARGE – Beyond single site projects, our research, writing, temporary installations, competition entries, product development, and overall design thinking is centered on strengthening connections between people, plants, and architecture. 

 

Our services include:

  • Strategic planning with public and private client groups
  • Site analysis and programming
  • Masterplanning and schematic design
  • Design development and construction documents
  • 3D visualization
  • Construction administration
  • Professional consultation to architects, designers, and builders

 

Please contact us today to discuss collaboration on your project. If the scope of work is not in our expertise we will direct you to an allied professional who can help.

Night time is the right time!
Hello holly
New sandstone garden wall to match historic facade, new entry steps, custom metal work, new lead walk, and dense planting make this townhome entry sing. Subtle but articulate additions that enrich the landscape experience. Swipe to see before.
lawn river
Vines and brick make good friends.
Happy New Year! We continued the tradition of having a team lunch at a local Chinese restaurant where Yini picked out an amazing spread for us westerners to enjoy. The pork and chestnuts was definitely the highlight. Also great to have @grumble_on ba
The prospects for 2019 are looking bright! This estate project by principal @jaygrahamiv takes advantage of incredible views over Seal Harbor in Mt. Desert Island. We wish all our colleagues, clients, and friends a vital, healthy, and landscape rich
We are honored to have been asked to present conceptual ideas for a memorial to the Annapolis Capital Gazette staff who were killed this past June. Senior Principal, Jay Graham @jaygrahamiv, shared ideas from an office charette at
Tight, complex, urban landscapes that require a combination of bold thinking and precise detailing- a perfect fit for Moody Graham.
Excited to learn that the artist studio project with @teasswarrenarchitects will be published in 2019. Close collaboration between architects and landscape architects can create vibrant connections and experiences. Because principals Jay and Ryan bo
Fridays are for FLOWERS Lobelia cardinalis aka cardinal flower
Vegas here we come! Ryan Moody and Jenny Roe, the Director for Design and Health at the University of Virginia @aschool_uva will present work and research on the health benefits of nature in cities at the 2019 AIA conference @aianational. We recentl
ipe dec and swimming pool at an @instamoodygraham project under construction. Love the complementary blue and orange hues. A page right out of the Johannes Itten "The Art of Color"- a great resource for all designers. #moodygraham #theartof
corten steel, cedar, and a dusting of snow on the ipe pool deck. Were excited to see this project in Annapolis, MD wrapping up. Build by @winchesterconstruction
Arrival garden
Moody Graham in partnership with @lweanerlandscape was recently awarded a grant from @doee_dc for "Meadow Creation in District of Columbia Highway Rights-of-Way". To quote Mr. Osse from DOEE, " I hope it leads to a paradigm shift in ou
Bluestone and bell 🎶
Congratulations to Emily Rogers @emroget who was recently promoted to Senior Associate at Moody Graham. We also recently learned that Emily will be traveling to Machu Picchu in the spring as part of her 5 year Moody Graham fellowship. Amazing! Than
Loving how the new birch trees weave with the courtyard wall at this amazing home in Arlington. More trees to be installed today and courtyard paving & custom fountain this winter... stay tuned!