History, culture, and climate have fostered the unique waterside architectural style of the Gulf of Mexico Coast, a region of breathtaking beaches, bays and lagoons.

Following traditional and innovative practices, contemporary architects and landscape architects strive to reflect in their designs the region's cultural heritage and aesthetics while optimizing climate adaptation.

This book collects and showcases the very best architecture and landscape design in recent waterside projects from East Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina and especially the Florida area.