Greg Warner

Greg’s interest in contextually appropriate design was greatly influenced while growing up in the Hawaiian Islands where climate and environment have a great impact on design. He further developed his expertise in contextual design while attending the University of Oregon, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1983. Early in his career, Greg worked for several Bay Area firms gaining experience in both residential and commercial design before co-founding Walker Warner Architects in 1989 with Brooks Walker.

Greg does not work in a singular design approach, but rather he is versatile and adaptive to the unique environment of each project. His forward-looking approach incorporates a modernist point-of-view imbued with warmth and texture. He also attributes his sensitivity to context and site to agrarian buildings that shaped his appreciation of architecture within rural settings.

He finds inspiration from architect Vladimir Ossipoff, who is best known for his works in Hawaii, including the Hawai’i Preparatory Academy, which Greg attended as a young boy. Greg contributes his early interest in architecture to his time spent at the Academy.

As an alumnus of the University of Oregon, Greg actively supports the school by participating in lecture programs and other activities. Greg’s community service has included a pro bono assignment to create a new health center and storm shelter for Oceania Community Health in Micronesia. Greg is also working on efforts to restore Vladimir Ossipoff’s Davies Chapel which is part of the Hawai’i Preparatory Academy and one of the key influential buildings that shaped Greg’s approach to site responsive architecture that is enduring.