Meet Our Designers - Christian Gladu Design

Christian Gladu

Principal Designer

Through a focus on listening and understanding, Christian helps his clients discover the essence of what home means to them. Getting things right starts with seeing the project from the client’s perspective and collaborating to create a place they can call home.

As founder of Christian Gladu Design, Christian brings over 20 years of design and technical experience to every project. His approachable style combined with his ability to blend a project’s key elements including the client’s vision, budget, and the site, are the essential ingredients to creating a unique design solution for every client.

Throughout his career, Christian has conceptualized and designed hundreds of homes across the United States. In his role as Principal Designer and Creative Director, Christian works hand in hand, on a daily basis, with clients and manages Christian Gladu Design’s creative team.

As an innovator, design thinker and career long advocate of the environment and the Green Building movement; Christian has designed multiple LEED projects including LEED Platinum homes. As a certified Passive House Consultant and certified Sustainable Homes Professional, Christian integrates energy efficiency and healthy home principals into every project.

Christian has contributed to a variety of publications and authored three books. He has been featured on HGTV; in the New York Times; and authors a weekly blog that focuses on design, energy efficiency, and green building principals. He also shares his knowledge and passion for design, green building, and architecture as a lecturer and guest speaker.

Jeff Warwick

Designer

Jeff brings positive, upbeat energy to the studio on a daily basis. Inquisitive by nature, he is always looking for new approaches. Jeff is the Gladu Design Studio Manager and is responsible for scheduling and work flow in the office. As a key member of the creative team, Jeff designs, manages projects, and produces construction documents.

Jeff’s approachable demeanor and commitment to the success of the project are the ingredients to keeping projects on track and clients well informed.

More than 10 years in residential design and a background in Computer Information Technology give Jeff the experience necessary to lead, execute, and anticipate the needs of the client in order to complete projects on time.

“I believe that the design process places the client at the center of attention. As your guide, it is my responsibility ensure that your journey is life-changing. When the design is complete and we have reached our destination, the life you live everyday in your new home is reflective of your positive design exploration and experience.”

Jeff is a mountaineer at heart. He enjoys climbing, skiing, and busting out vintage Neil on the guitar.

Allyn Jeans

Designer

Creativity, communication, and collaboration define what Allyn shares with her clients during the design process. Thriving on the opportunity to find solutions through creative exploration, Allyn’s highly organized approach gives her the perspective to push the boundaries, break the rules, and think outside box.

Allyn believes that travel is the catalyst that exposes us to new facets of design and defines who we are as a designer. In developing her own integrative approach, Allyn studied landscapes in Kyoto, Japan, interiors in New York City, and urban design in Copenhagen, Denmark. Settling down from her travels just long enough she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon – Go Ducks!

“I find it desirable to be ambitious, not only for myself, but with the design process. I enjoy working in an energetic, ever-changing atmosphere that is the world of design”.

Allyn lives in Bend, OR, but is a city girl at heart. She loves reading, puzzles, traveling, and often wakes up at 4am to catch a Liverpool match.