STUDIO
Clay Gruber Design is committed to creating ecologically rich landscapes that balance beauty, performance, and sustainability. The studio's designs enhance biodiversity while promoting human and community health, with each project carefully contextualized within the native culture and ecology of its surroundings. Clay believes that landscapes are living systems capable of enriching both people and the environment, and he strives to create spaces that support resilience, longevity, and beauty.
Clay collaborates closely with clients and allied professionals, ensuring that every project reflects a shared vision and responds to the unique ecological needs of its surroundings. This collaborative process allows him to create timeless landscapes that are both meaningful and sustainable.
At Clay Gruber Design, Clay views landscape design as a tool for positive change—enhancing biodiversity, creating resilient environments, and nurturing the well-being of individuals and communities. His mission is to design landscapes that grow more beautiful and sustainable over time.
ABOUT CLAY
Clay Gruber is a landscape designer with seven years of experience working on high-profile projects at Nelson Byrd Woltz and Harrison Green in New York City. He has successfully led a range of high-end residential projects throughout the city, as well as large-scale agricultural, conservation, and cultural projects across the country.
Clay holds dual master’s degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Growing up on a farm and ranch, he developed a strong passion for land stewardship, which inspires his commitment to creating designs that enhance both human and ecological well-being.