BECCA BASTYR
Senior Landscape Designer
We’re not sure why Becca always knows how to correctly pronounce European words or how she can recall odd historical references, but we suspect it has to do with her degrees from the U of M in both Architecture and Art History. Well, there’s that and her innate interest in artistry of all kinds: literature, music, film, nature and architecture. But it’s Becca’s amazing ability to organize, multi-task—and not the least of all design beautiful spaces—that have earned several prestigious awards for her landscapes and outdoor structures. Couple that with her amiable nature (and fancy shoes) and you have the makings for a pleasant process and a successful and meaningful project!
The Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA), the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), HGTV, and Midwest Home give Becca accolades too! Here are some of her most recent awards:
- 2024 Gold NARI Remodeler of the Year Award in Residential Exterior Over $200K – Urban Oasis
- 2024 Gold NARI Remodeler of the Year Award in Residential Landscape Design and Outdoor Living $100K to $250K – Hearth Hideaway
- 2023 HGTV Award Winner in Outdoor Oasis – Minnetonka Lakescape
- 2023 Midwest Home Award in Residential Landscape – Minnetonka Lakescape
- 2023 Midwest Home Award in Deck/Patio – Mediterranean Meets Minnesota
- 2023 Gold NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Residential Landscape Design and Outdoor Living Over $250K – Dreamy Santorini
- 2022 Midwest Home Award in Residential Landscape – Splendor on Summit
- 2022 National NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Residential Exterior Over $200K – Mediterranean Meets Minnesota
- 2022 Regional NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Residential Landscape Design and Outdoor Living Over $250K – Minnetonka Lakescape
- 2020 Gold NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Landscape Design/Outdoor Living over 250K – Modern Oasis
- 2020 Silver NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Landscape Design/Outdoor Living over 250K – Terraced Paradise
- 2020 Silver NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Residential Interior over 150K – Emerald & Copper Craftsman
- 2019 Silver NARI Contractor of the Year Award in Commercial Specialty – Victoria Retreat
- 2019 Project Highlight: Casual Living Magazine: How one designer blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor design.
- 2019 Project Highlight: Edina Magazine: This Creative Deck Redesign Completely Transformed the Backyard
- 2019 Project Highlight: Star Tribune: Luxury Backyard Oasis in Deephaven Shows How Upscale a Patio Can Be an Inviting Backyard Retreat Extends the Season.
- 2019 Regional NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living – Porcelain Porch
- 2019 MNLA Award for Excellence in Landscape – Winding Waters
- 2018 National NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Exterior – Inside Out
- 2018 Regional NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living – Swimming in Simplicity
- 2018 MNLA Award for Excellence in Landscape – Inside Out
- 2017 National NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Landscape Design/Outdoor Living – European Luxury
- 2017 National NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Landscape Design/Outdoor Living – Whimsical Paradise
- 2017 MNLA Excellence in Landscape Award – European Luxury
- 2016 Regional NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Detached Structure – Rustic Chateau
- 2015 MNLA Excellence in Landscape Award – Rustic Chateau