  We discuss how a three-brane with an associated non-factorizable (warped)
geometry can emerge from a five dimensional theory of gravity coupled to a
complex scalar field. The system possesses a discrete $Z_2$ symmetry, whose
spontaneous breaking yields an 'axionic' three-brane and a warped metric.
Analytic solutions for the wall profile and warp factor are presented. The
Kaluza-Klein decomposition and some related issues are also discussed.
