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Creative Landscape Solutions That Reflect Your Unique Style

Our team is committed to treating your space with the utmost care and respect, knowing that long after we’re gone, you’ll live in the environment we helped shape. We see our role as more than just designers or builders—we’re temporary stewards of your space, helping create a place where you’ll spend countless moments with loved ones.

Our Design Team & Specialists

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Our team combines creativity with technical expertise, ensuring your landscape is thoughtfully designed and expertly executed.

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Jen Szabo

Principal/Owner

With over 25 years of experience, Jen specializes in landscape architecture, design, and public art. Her projects range from therapeutic gardens to rooftop and residential spaces. Rooted in environmental psychology, she focuses on connecting people to nature. A former director and faculty member, she now mentors the next generation in her own firm.

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Erin

Senior Designer/ PM

Erin is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience crafting beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. Based in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, she combines her knowledge of local plants and design principles to create unique, sustainable landscapes. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, camping, and spending time in the water, fueling her creativity.

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Daniel Winterbottom

Landscape Architect

Daniel Winterbottom is a landscape architect and professor specializing in healing and restorative gardens. His research focuses on landscape as cultural expression and restorative environments. Widely published, he authored “Wood in the Landscape.” He founded the participatory design/build program and established the Healing Garden Certificate at UW.

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Dane

Communications and Marketing

Dane has over fifteen years of experience helping business owners grow their businesses. In addition to being a screenwriter and storyteller, he brings creativity and strategic thinking to his consulting work. His dual expertise in storytelling and marketing enables him to craft compelling narratives that drive business success.

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Camry

Designer

Camry is dedicated to crafting stunning outdoor spaces. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he draws inspiration from the region’s rich and diverse environments. He particularly enjoys working in 3D software, which allows him to visualize and refine designs with precision. Outside of work, he loves exploring local cities, scenic drives, and discovering new dining spots.

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A Team With the Skill to Explore Every Possibility

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We understand you want something that speaks to your individual tastes, a design that goes beyond conventional guidelines. Our team is skilled in every style and construction method, allowing us to bring bold, imaginative ideas into reality.

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Our Construction Team

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Meet the experts behind every project, skilfully combining their craft and installation techniques to ensure lasting longevity and quality.

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Local Expertise

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Our roots in the East Side run deep, thanks to our connection with Molbak’s, a local institution known for its excellence in landscaping and horticulture. Jen led the design and construction teams at Molbak’s in Woodinville as Director of its Landscape Division. She was proud to purchase the division when Molbak’s closed its doors, and the Molbak’s team now proudly continues its legacy as J Szabo Collaborative Landscapes.

This heritage has shaped our philosophy—combining the expertise, craftsmanship, and creative spirit that We are honored to uphold their tradition of quality while constantly pushing the limits of what’s possible in landscape design.

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Discover Your Vision and Bring It to Life

If you’re looking for a landscape design that is anything but basic, J Szabo Collaborative is ready to create a space that is uniquely yours.

Reach out today, and let’s start crafting an outdoor space that breaks the mold.

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