Robert Leeper Landscapes was started in 1999, after working with some of the best Austin nurseries and landscape providers. With a degree in Landscape Architecture from LSU - which is consistently rated as one of the best in the nation - Robert set out for Austin, Texas. Through continuous education and reading, travels to various countries and cities, and a love of nature and design, Robert grows his passion for the built and natural environment. Below is his resume and a list of honors and awards.

EXPERIENCE

1999- present
Robert Leeper Landscapes, Austin & San Francisco: Landscape Designer/Builder           
Residential and commercial landscape design, installation and maintenance.

1998-1999
Gardens, Austin: Plant sales, store merchandiser, container design                           
Merchandiser, terracotta/container garden designer and orderer.

1997-1998 
The Great Outdoors, Austin: Landscape Designer                                
Landscape design, installation, billing and management.

1994-1996 
Buzz Design, Austin: Interior Designer                                                          
Interior design, stained concrete, restaurant and store design

1993-1994
Barton Springs Nursery, Austin:  Landscape Designer and Plant Sales                                  
Landscape design and installation. Plant sales.

EDUCATION

1987-1991     Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
                     Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1991 
                     Study abroad in Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan; Summer & Fall 1990
1984-1987     Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas

INTERNSHIPS
2001   Villa Gamberaia, Florence, Italy 
1989   Bruce Kelly/David Varnell Landscape Architects, New York, NY 
1990   PREC Institute, Urban Design, Tokyo, Japan

HONORS/PRESS/AWARDS
2011   Landscape featured on Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center's Garden Tour
2011   Landscape used as a set in The Tree of Life movie, starring Brad Pitt & Sean Penn
2010   Landscape featured on AIA-Austin Home Tour
2010   Garden featured in book Tomorrow's Garden by Stephen Orr, garden editor of Martha Stewart magazine
2009   Featured on Central Texas Gardener, KLRU-PBS 
2009   Landscape featured in Austin Monthly Home magazine
2008   Landscape featured on Garden Conservancy Tour
2007   Landscape featured in Tribeza Magazine
2006   Landscape/house featured in Home Magazine
2006   Courtyard redesign on AIA-Austin Homes Tour
2005   Featured in Austin American-Statesman article for Taniguchi Garden
2005   Member, Committee for Revitalization of Taniguchi Japanese Garden
2005   Filmed for Landscapers Challenge, HGTV
2005   Garden on CCMC Garden Tour
2004   Green Garden Award, City of Austin
2004   Landscape on AIA-Austin homes tour
1995   Featured in Southern Accents magazine, stained concrete
1994   Featured in Metropolis Magazine for Buzz Design
1994   Winner, Best of Austin, Austin Chronicle, Best Stained Concrete 
1993   Honorable Mention, Metropolitan Home, Met Home of the Year Contest
1991   Winner, Best Furniture Design, State of Louisiana AIA-ASID-ASLA