Walker McKinley

An alumnus of Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Walker McKinley has honed his ability to determine how each client and user group fits into a global picture, with a focus on design and its relationship with art and commerce. These efforts have resulted in the six-studio model that reflects Walker’s commitment to design as a cultural and artistic act. His approach is rooted in strategy, mapping the trajectory for each project as it relates to its role within a social and cultural context. Walker’s pursuit of knowledge culminates in McKinley Studios’ specialized thought-leadership and research division, Black Chamber. What can high-density urban lots and the most remote building sites teach us about the future of housing? Oliver Zhang, Edmund Lee and Walker McKinley approach this challenge from different directions, exploring how design, manufacturing and smarter building systems can overcome constraints on space, labor, transportation and construction. From high-design prefa