109 Rebecca Gibson asks Greg Walton how his curiosity and hard work, combined with mentorship from eminent designers and architects, empowered him to turn a childhood dream into a more than 40-year career of creating innovative interiors for some of the world’s most impressive cruise ships Greg Walton Fascinated by how buildings are constructed like complex three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles, Greg Walton has wanted to be an architect for as long as he can remember. When he was six years old, he told his parents he wanted to be an architect and attend Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in the USA. Motivated by the sense of purpose this dream gave him, Walton achieved his goal in 1981 when he graduated from the university with a master’s degree in architecture. Following this, he studied at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, France, and in the ensuing years, he has worked on both land-based and cruise ship interior design projects around the world. In 2016, Walton co-founded Miamibased firm Studio DADO in 2016, leading projects for some of the world’s biggest cruise brands before starting his well-earned retirement in January 2025. Here, he shares an insight into the highlights of his more than 40-year career. DESIGN LEGEND
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