About Us
J2 Design Studio is a design-led landscape architecture and urban design studio focusing on creative and impactful solutions. We are recognized by our ability to visualize and communicate innovative design concepts and spatial experiences through the design process. We provide personalized service while promoting design discovery and execution in an artful, playful and purposeful way.
J2 Design Studio is a woman-owned business with WBE Certification.
Our Team
Julie Smith, PLA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal | Landscape Architect
julie.smith@j2-designstudio.com
312.213.7686
With landscape architecture and project management experience working in both the public and private sectors, Julie brings a unique multi-faceted experience to J2. Her work focuses on translating ideas into built landscapes, developing solutions for complex urban design challenges, and communicating these to the broad constituency of parties needed to bring a project to life. Prior to starting J2, Julie was an integral member of several city agencies, private development, and landscape architecture firms in Indianapolis and Chicago leading numerous award-winning projects.
Jonathan Smith, PLA
Principal | Landscape Architect
jonathan.smith@j2-designstudio.com
312.213.7131
With nearly 20 years of award-winning design expertise, Jonathan has served as lead designer and project manager on a wide variety of landscape architecture efforts. His experience spans a range of project scales and typologies from regional master plans to intimate gardens across the Midwest. Through his passion for creative site specific and purposeful solutions, he supports J2’s design-led ambitions within the private and public sectors. He’s committed to strengthening each clients’ vision, the unique qualities of every site, and people’s quality of life.
Jet & Jack - The Other J2
Barketing Managers | Furry Friends
barketing@j2-designstudio.com
Together, Jet and Jack are a powerhouse of charisma, fluff, and boundless energy. They've teamed up to bring you the ultimate in entertainment
and barketing prowess. Whether they're herding you into a meeting or devising elaborate plans to steal your food when you're not looking, The Other J2 bring infectious excitement to the workplace.