Modern office building with large glass windows, surrounded by green trees, with people working inside visible through the windows.
A view of a lush green outdoor garden with a well-manicured lawn, trees, and outdoor seating areas, seen through large glass windows.
Interior view of a modern office or meeting room with floor-to-ceiling windows, artwork on the walls, and a group of people engaged in a discussion at a conference table. There are chairs and plants near the window, and people sitting outside in the
Three people discussing architecture plans at a conference table in a modern office with large window and a large topographical map on the wall.
Three people reviewing architectural plans at a table in a conference room with large glass windows, overlooking a green outdoor area.
Two people sitting at a black round table in a living room, looking at magazines, with a black bookshelf filled with books and decorative items in the background, and a large window on the right letting in natural light.
Two men working at desks in an office, with multiple computer monitors and large papers on the tables, and a plant in the background.
A wooden bench next to a wall with a window, a potted plant with large green leaves, and outside green trees and parked cars visible through the window.
Modern office or sitting room with large glass window overlooking lush greenery, two mid-century modern chairs with gray cushions, a black woven side table with a white lamp, abstract painting on the wall, black sculpture on a table, and a striped ru
Modern building with large glass windows, illuminated interior, two trees in front, green lawn, evening setting with a blue sky.

The grounds of Southampton Arts Center have been reimagined as a vibrant civic garden in the heart of the village, bringing together art, architecture, landscape, and community. Inspired by the historic 1897 building designed by Grosvenor Atterbury, the landscape extends its architectural language through formal pathways, thoughtfully crafted brickwork, and a series of distinct garden spaces.

Layered perennial plantings introduce seasonal interest, biodiversity, and a sense of discovery, while inviting pathways and gathering areas accommodate everything from public exhibitions and performances to quiet moments of reflection. Once largely underused, the grounds now serve as an active public garden, reconnecting the Arts Center with the surrounding village and creating a welcoming space for the community to enjoy year-round.


PROJECT TEAM: Siamak Samii - Summerhill - Gardeneering - Bill Miller & Associates - MOE Masonry - Orsman Design

PRESS: Galerie - 27east - Spark Hamptons - James Lane Post - Purist - 27east - New York Social Diary