Thoughtful Design & Seamless Execution
At INNovation STUDIO LANDSCAPE, we take a comprehensive, site-specific approach to landscape design and installation. From your first consultation, we assess your space, needs, and vision to ensure we’re the right fit for your project, offering expert guidance. Our design process integrates creative solutions with ecological awareness, crafting landscapes that benefit not just you, but the surrounding environment. With a seamless transition from concept to installation, we bring your vision to life with precision and care with our expert crew integrated landscape architect Jay Holinger. By having Jay staying involved from start to finish, we ensure your outdoor space is both stunning and sustainable.
Innovative Process
Consultation First – We begin with a free on-site consultation to understand your landscape, challenges, and goals, ensuring we’re the right fit for your project.
Site-Specific, Sustainable Design – Every project is rooted in place-based design, considering not only your needs but also how your landscape interacts with soil, water, wildlife, and the surrounding environment.
Innovative Solutions, Thoughtful Execution – We combine cutting-edge techniques with timeless craftsmanship, delivering landscapes that are both functional and forward-thinking, ensuring lasting impact and enjoyment.
Hands-On Installation – We don’t just design—we build. With a seamless transition from vision to execution, we ensure that your project comes to life exactly as visioned, with expert oversight every step of the way.
Timely & Nature-Responsive – We respect your schedule and work alongside mother nature to complete your landscape efficiently and with lasting quality.
Built on Trust & Collaboration – From start to finish, we foster strong communication and trust between you, the designer, and our landscape crew, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience.
Meet the licenced landscape architect and owner
JAY HOLINGER RLA
Jay’s enjoyment of the outdoors, gardening, fishing, snowboarding, and photography all pointed him towards a successful career in Landscape Architecture. The love of the outdoors, his knowledge of nature, and innovative concepts combine to provide a unique vision.
At Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Jay came away with more than a piece of parchment. He came out with a unique, inclusionary business concept. The design curriculum at ISU only further stimulated his passion for photography, graphic design, horticulture, innovative design, systems, and art.
In 2013 Jay opened INNovation STUDIO LLC LANDSCAPE.
Jay is a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Illinois. Previously worked for different design build firms in the Chicago region - Clarence Davids & Company, Christy Webber Landscapes, Landscape Concepts Management, and The Planter’s Palette. His design for 100 Belview has been awarded the Gold Coast Homeowners Gold Award. His annual designs have been showcased on Michigan Avenue and Gold Coast properties.
In 2017 Jay decided to continue INNovation STUDIO LANDSCAPE full time and he has enjoyed every minute.
As an Owner and Landscape Architect, Jay is always looking for new experiences in both his personal life and professional design career. His love of the outdoors, knowledge of nature, and innovative concepts combine to provide a unique vision for his designs.
Jay says, “I enjoy understanding my client’s needs and building strong relationships with them. This enables us to provide ongoing support for their landscape visions and requirements well into the future.”
- JAY HOLINGER RLA
